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The Equity Action Team (EAT) is a coalition of community members and City of Austin staff focused on advancing racial equity in our communities through partnerships with City departments, non-profits, philanthropic entities and community-based groups.
The EAT meetings are dedicated to critical discussions and strategizing on how to best improve the quality of life for most directly impacted communities in Austin. Join the EAT and find more information on the dashboard.
Everyone is welcome to join the EAT! As a member, your responsibility is to attend and bring your community with you. During our meetings, we hear from community members and City staff to understand community needs and City projects and work together to produce better outcomes for all.
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EQUITY OFFICE ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Eventbrite RSVP for February 26, 2025 EAT Meeting
We are excited to have you for our in-person February 2025 EAT meeting! Please join us Wednesday, February 26th, 2025 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. We'll connect over a meal, and then get our meeting started by 6:15pm.
RSVP: bit.ly/FebEAT2025
The February 2025 EAT Meeting will be held at:
Street-Jones Building
1000 E. 11th Street, #120
4th Floor, Conference Room 400A
Austin, TX 78702
Agenda: Come and learn about updates to Council at First Appearance (CAFA) and SB 4 (Operation Lone Star) with Austin Sanctuary Network
We look forward to being in community with you. Come as you are, when you can!
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Reunión Eventbrite EAT 26 de febrero de 2025 Información de la reunión
¡Nos da mucho gusto que nos acompañe a nuestra reunión EAT presencial de febrero! Por favor acompáñenos el miércoles 26 de febrero de 2025 de 6:00 pm- 8:30 p.m. Conviviremos durante la cena y luego iniciaremos la reunión a las 6:15 pm.
RSVP: bit.ly/FebEAT2025
La reunión del EAT de febrero se llevará a cabo en:
Edificio Street-Jones
1000 E 11th Street, #120
4.o Piso - Sala de conferencias 400A
Austin, TX 78702
Agenda: Venga y conozca las actualizaciones del Consejo en Primera Aparición (CAFA) y SB 4 (Operación Lone Star) con Austin Sanctuary Network
Se proveerá la cena y habrá opciones para vegetarianos.
Esperamos estar en comunidad con usted. Venta tal y como es, ¡cuando pueda!
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We had a full room at the Ruiz library--there was so much energy, resource sharing, connection and hugs all around. There were many new faces in the space, and it was exciting to see so many of us together--even when we are struggling, we are powerful.
Here are some highlights of what we learned and what was shared:
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What is a Bill? How are they filed and how do they become law?
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You can register an account with the Texas Legislature Online and keep track of bills. You can also look up a specific bill (even without a login). Or, you can set up an account and have an area of interest where you want to see what bills are being filed sent straight to your email. |
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Happy Valentine's Day! On this day of love, we continue to also celebrate and elevate Black history--for this newsletter, we're sharing
Oakwood Cemetery's virtual collection of Black history in Austin, TX:
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To Emancipate gives context to the lives of enslaved people brought to Austin, Texas beginning in the 1830s. There are those buried at Oakwood who died while enslaved, many more who were formerly enslaved, and their children who would come to find their final resting place at Oakwood after emancipation. Many had children, some by choice, some by force. Through generations of brutality, poverty, and struggle, their descendants survived and some thrived. These ancestors are known through family stories, recipes, photographs, and records.
The Oakwood Cemetery Chapel was built on top of graves within the segregated section of the Oakwood Cemetery in 1914 during the Jim Crow era. Interpreting the lives of people buried in this section is vital to understanding the cemetery's history."
--From Oakwood Cemetery Chapel
Photo Above
Title: Flags And Bunting Greet The Returned Soldier
Description: Flags and bunting greet the returned soldier at the Emancipation Day Juneteenth Celebration at Eastwoods Park, north of UT Campus, June 19, 1900.
[PICA-05480], Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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Then, do yourself one better and head to Black Pearl Books to discover more reads at this sweet Black-owned bookstore, and keep those dollars local. |
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SURVEYS + COMMUNITY INPUT |
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Every month is Black History Month the Office of Equity and Inclusion, BUT we also celebrate this recognition in February and want to invite you celebrate, too!
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Building Austin's Black Co-op Movement
📅 Wednesday, February 26th
📍 Carver Branch Library, 1161 Angelina St.
Black communities worldwide are embracing the cooperative model as a path to economic, social, and cultural liberation. Join us to explore Austin's Black co-op history and connect with the growing National Black Cooperative Movement. Guest speaker Assata Richards will share insights from Houston's "We Are The Ones" cooperative, transforming economic development in the historic Third Ward.
RSVP for FREE here!
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📅 March 1st, 2025
🕑 1pm to 4pm
📍 Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron Road, Austin, TX 78754
Step into spring by supporting local Asian American makers! Hosted at the Asian American Resource Center, this spring's makers market is a curated lineup of over 20 local AAPI creatives and makers, organizations, and cottage bakers.
Free and open to the public.
Family Friendly.
Parking is limited. |
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GRANTS + TRAINING + SERVICES |
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The Native Arts + Cultures Foundation (NACF) is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2025
SHIFT empowers Native artists, curators, and collectives to address critical societal issues, inspire systemic change, and amplify Indigenous voices.
Awardees will receive:
+ $𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 ($50,000 for the lead artist/curator and $50,000 for project expenses)
+ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 in community organizing, sustainability, and legacy-building
+ Support for community engagement and public presentations
+ More!
Applications close 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐚𝐭 𝟓:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐏𝐓.
Learn more and apply here. |
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The @teganandsarafoundation is honored to announce the 2025 open call for grants between $1,500-5,000 to support more small 2SLGBTQ+ groups in the U.S. and Canada.
Applications are open now.
Visit: teganandsarafoundation.org/community-grants to learn more and apply.
Applications close Feb. 21, 2025.
Please share with 2SLGBTQ+ organizations in your community, and please consider donating to increase the amount we are able to give. Every dollar is stretched to make meaningful, direct impact for those who need it most. |
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Oportunidad de arte público para el sitio de St. John
Invitamos a artistas de Texas y a equipos dirigidos por artistas a presentar su candidatura para una instalación de arte público en el rediseñado sitio de St. John, una histórica comunidad afroamericana. Animamos a los artistas que tengan conexiones con el vecindario a que presenten su solicitud antes del 14 de marzo. El 11 de febrero se llevará a cabo una sesión informativa para artistas en el centro
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TADOHE invites you and your networks to submit proposals for their upcoming TADOHE Summer
Inclusive Leadership: Persevering with a New Perspective!
Join TADOHE at Texas Christian University from July 11 to 12, 2025, to strategize for the future of higher education.
Please share bold ideas, innovative strategies, and transformative solutions that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education. Together, let’s preserve the mission of inclusive leadership while shaping a brighter, more equitable future. Submit your proposal here: https://forms.gle/bRaYMCtxWZcaWVje6
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Come experience the benefits of FREE community acupuncture!
📅Wednesdays from 2:30pm to 4:30pm
👉🏽THRA Drop-Off Center
📍1803 E Cesar Chavez St.
A powerful, grounding way to relieve stress, ease pain, and restore balance—all in a welcoming and supportive space.
No cost, no judgment—just care.
Open to everyone, whether you’re new to acupuncture or a regular.
Leave feeling lighter, calmer, and more connected.
Your well-being matters.
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ECHO is requesting applications for the SOAR Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) By-Name List grant from organizations in our Homelessness Response System (HRS) or organizations willing to join the HRS. The funding will also support the overall Permanent Supportive Housing HealthCare Collaborative (PSH HCC). This grant will increase the capacity for organizations to facilitate access to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare, for unsheltered people in Travis County using the SOAR model.
Submission deadline: February 17th, 2025 |
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$5,000 Creative Grants Available
Applications Now Open through March 6
The Nexus Grant supports emerging artists and small, local organizations for their work producing creative public projects. Applications open January 28 and will close March 6 at 7 p.m CST.
The Economic Development Department provides multiple resources to assist with the Nexus Grant application process and eligibility.
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Workshops: Register for upcoming in-person or virtual options.
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Office Hours: Join Cultural Arts staff for Virtual Open Office Hours on each Tuesday through March 4, 10 a.m. to Noon.
Learn more at the Nexus website.
Watch a pre-recorded Nexus Information Session and view slides.
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Vea una sesión informativa de Nexus y vea las diapositivas.
Subsidio creativos de $5,000 disponibles
Las aplicaciones ahora están abiertas hasta el 6 Marzo
La Subvención Nexus apoya a artistas emergentes y a pequeñas organizaciones locales por su trabajo en la producción de proyectos públicos creativos. Solicitudes abiertas 28 Enero a las 10 a.m. CST y cerradas 6 Marzo a las 7 p.m. CST.
El Departamento de Desarrollo Económico proporciona múltiples recursos para ayudar con el proceso de solicitud y elegibilidad de la Subvención Nexus.
Obtenga más información en el sitio web de Nexus.
Register here for an upcoming Information Session on February 6 at 6 p.m. (In-Person). Learn more at the Nexus website.
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Racial Justice Community of Practice (Online) 2025
Hosted by the Interaction Institute for Social Change
How Do We Sustain Ourselves While Advancing Racial Justice?
Sustaining the work of racial justice can feel overwhelming, especially when facing resistance or isolation. Have you ever wondered how to stay grounded and effective in this work, or how to find the support you need to keep going?
Our FREE Racial Justice Community of Practice is here for you. This quarterly gathering is a space for connection, reflection, and action. Together, we’ll explore challenges, celebrate progress, and share strategies to advance racial justice in and through our organizations. Whether you’re just starting out or deeply experienced, this is your community to recharge, learn, and lead boldly.
In 2024, we expanded participation to welcome anyone engaged in advancing racial justice - not just alumni of our workshops. Join us in 2025 as we continue building a community of leaders driving meaningful change!
Multiple sessions and times available:
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM ET
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM ET
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM ET
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Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:00PM - 4:00PM ET
(1 PM - 3 PM CT / 12 PM - 2 PM MT / 11 AM - 1PM PT)
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