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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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✨Join us the
combined November/December EAT Meeting✨
Register here for the November/December Meeting!
The next EAT meeting will be December 2nd; location is TBD as we are waiting on confirmation from the location.
We are excited to have you for our in-person November/December EAT meeting! Please join us Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 from 10:30am to 1:30pm. We'll connect over brunch, and then get our meeting started by 11:00am.
The November/December EAT Meeting location is TBD as we are waiting for confirmation on the space.
For December, we will be joined by several guests, and we will have a few activities to help us reflect on how far our collective communities have come in their efforts to advance racial equity in our city.
Join us to learn from CAPCOG about air quality, and we will hear more details about San Jose I and San Jose II cemeteries and the Montopolis community's work with these sites.
Updates from the Equity Office...we've been busy!
- Citizenship Clinic – 70 people showed for the Citizenship Clinic on October 21st at the Asian American Resource Center. We’ll be having another series of Information Sessions leading up to another Citizenship Clinic in the Spring of 2024!
- Investing in Community-Joint Inclusion Budget Town Hall is TOMORROW, Saturday, November 4th from 11am-12:30pm at Wildflower Community
- The Equity Office's own Jeremy Garza, Business Process Consultant, is serving as a panelist on the Community Conversation on Latine/x/a/o Identity on November 9th! There will be supervised children’s activity (ages 5-14) and snacks will be provided. English/Spanish translator provided!
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Head over to the Mexic-Arte Museum downtown to check out their most recent exhibition,
40 Years of Día de los Muertos, open through January 7, 2024.
For two generations Mexic-Arte Museum has created a uniquely Austin style Día de los Muertos celebration filled with exhibitions, performances, street festivals, videos, murals, installations, processions, publications, and other cultural manifestations.
40 Years of Día de los Muertos: Tradition, Celebration & Continuation marks Mexic-Arte Museum’s past and present formation of Día de los Muertos and its place in Central Texas. This exhibition presents Mexic-Arte Museum’s distinct Día de los Muertos history with decades of artwork and archives that have been produced and collected since the museum’s beginnings in 1984.
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An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
In November, as we celebrate American Indian Heritage Month, it's essential to recognize the often overlooked history of Indigenous peoples in the United States. In "An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States," historian and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz provides a fresh perspective on the nation's founding, shedding light on centuries of Indigenous resistance against settler-colonial expansion. This powerful book reveals how policies aimed at Native Americans were designed to displace or eliminate the original inhabitants, challenging the conventional narrative and highlighting the profound impact of these events on American history.
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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Apply to Share Undertold Stories with a Free Marker
Apply for a free historical marker from the Texas Historical Commission’s Undertold Program! Undertold markers address historical gaps, promote a diversity of topics, and document significant underrepresented subjects and stories. Property owner permission is required, and applying is free and quick! The deadline is November 15.
Learn more on the Undertold Markers website
Solicite compartir histórias no contadas con un marcador gratis
Solicite un marcador histórico gratis con el programa Undertold de la Comisión Histórica de Texas. Los marcadores del programa Undertold se dedican a la información histórica que falta, promueven la diversidad de temas y documentan temas e historias significativos e subrepresentados. Se requiere el permiso del dueño de la propiedad, y la solicitud es rápida y sencilla. La fecha límite es el 15 de noviembre.
Más información sobre los marcadores Undertold en el sitio web del programa (en inglés)
Photograph: Joan Means Khabele, center, in a group of Austin High School students. Khabele led “swim-ins” at Barton Springs in summer 1960, sparking a successful movement to desegregate the pool. The swim-ins were approved for an Undertold marker in 2022. Read more information here.
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The Office of Sustainability is looking for folks connected to communities (especially low income and disadvantaged communities), and folks with experience/expertise across relevant sectors (transportation, buildings, etc.).
Please submit ASAP!
The first meeting of the group is Nov 17, 3-4 pm
Questions? Email rohan.lilauwala@austintexas.gov or zach.baumer@austintexas.gov
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Calling all LGBTQIA+ Youth in foster care who would like to share their story...reach out to @gretadgv on Instagram, or call William or Greta to share! |
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Quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup Meeting
Join the Office of Police Oversight for the first quarterly Police Oversight Implementation Workgroup meeting on November 21, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. We invite community members to attend this meeting to learn about the City's progress in implementing Proposition A and Resolution 99.
The meeting is open to the public and will be hosted virtually on Zoom.
Registration information:
Register to participate here. You will receive a Zoom link to the meeting, as well as meeting reminders once you have registered.
Accessibility and Accommodation Information:
The event will be presented in both English and Spanish, as well as American Sign Language (ASL). Additional interpretation services and accessibility accommodations are available upon request.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email OPO.Outreach@AustinTexas.gov or call (512) 974-9090.
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La Oficina de Fiscalización de la Policía realizará la primera reunión trimestral del
Grupo de Trabajo de Implementación de Fiscalización de la Policía el 21 de noviembre de 2023, de 6:30 p.m. a 7:30 p.m.
Invitamos a los miembros de la comunidad a asistir a esta reunión para aprender sobre el progreso de la Ciudad para aprobar la Proposición A y la Resolución 99.
El evento estará abierto al público y se realizará virtualmente por Zoom.
Inscripción:
Inscríbase para participar aquí. Recibirá un enlace a la reunión de Zoom, así como recordatorios de la reunión una vez que se inscriba.
Información sobre accesibilidad y adaptaciones:
El evento será presentado en inglés y en español, así como en lengua de señas americana (ASL). Se ofrecerán servicios de interpretación y modificaciones de acceso adicionales a solicitud.
Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud, por favor escríbanos a OPO.Outreach@AustinTexas.gov o llámenos al (512) 974-9090.
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GRANTS | CONTESTS | SERVICES |
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The foundation will invest $5 million over five years in flexible, reliable funding to historically under-resourced community-based mental health organizations.
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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🌟 Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with the Austin Public Library! 🌟
Join the Austin Public Library in November for a month-long tribute to the rich and diverse cultures of Native Americans. The Native American Heritage Month schedule is packed with engaging events, insightful resources, and interactive activities for all ages. Explore the traditions, history, and contributions of Native American communities through captivating workshops, thought-provoking discussions, and immersive experiences. Discover the powerful stories, art, and wisdom of indigenous peoples. Let's honor and celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Native American heritage together! 🍂🌾
Check out our full schedule of events and resources here: https://library.austintexas.gov/events/native-american-heritage-month
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It’s that time again- we’re excited to invite you to our next
Community Health Worker Social Hour!
Whether you’ve been a part of our gatherings before or are considering joining us for the first time, we want to emphasize that everyone is welcome.
Our social hours are a fantastic opportunity to connect, share experiences, and build lasting connections.
Please bring your smiles, stories, and of course, any questions or topics you’d like to discuss. We’re all about an open and inclusive environment, so don’t be shy!
Everyone’s input is valuable, and we can all learn from each other!
Here’s the details...
Where:
Cherrywood Coffee
1400 E 38th ½ St, Austin, TX 78722
When:
November 3rd
Time:
4pm to 11pm
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Join Brave Communities Connection
for their panel discussion!
Climate change is one of the most significant challenges of our time, and the transportation sector plays a pivotal role in this crisis. Come join us as we listen and learn from local subject matter experts on the crucial role of transportation in climate change, and explore our individual and collective responsibilities in reducing carbon emissions across the private and public sectors.
Free with RSVP & Refreshments provided. RSVP here today!
You can also watch a live streaming of the event here
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When it comes to fresh fruits and veggies for you and the people you love, the more the better.💚🍏That’s why we’re excited to share that @randalls_stores Ben White Blvd. is now a @doubleuptexas retailer!
SNAP participants can stop by Randalls Ben White Blvd. (2025 W Ben White Blvd.) Mon. - Sun. from 6 AM - 11 PM and earn DOUBLE the amount of fresh fruits and vegetables when you spend $5 on produce using your SNAP EBT card and Randalls 4U Loyalty account.
Simply enter your Randalls 4U account phone number at the register, buy $5 or more of fresh
produce with your SNAP EBT Card, and earn a $5 Double Up Food Bucks coupon printed on
your receipt*.
*Must spend a minimum of $5 to receive match funds. Funds will not be matched over $5.
Customers may earn one match ($5/day) per household. There is no limit on how many
earned match funds can be spent at a time. Your #DoubleUpFoodBucks expiration date will be
printed on the receipt.
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En el tema de productos frescos para usted y sus queridos, mientras más, mejor.💚🍏
Por eso estamos felices de compartir que @randalls_stores Ben White Blvd (2025 W Ben White Blvd) ya es un minorista de @doubleuptexas!
Los participantes del programa SNAP pueden visitar Randalls lun. - dom. de 6 AM hasta 11 PM y ganar el DOBLE de frutas y verduras frescas cuando se usa su tarjeta SNAP EBT y cuenta Randalls 4U.
Simplemente gaste $5 o más en las frutas y verduras con la tarjeta SNAP EBT, ingrese el número celular asociado con su cuenta Randalls 4U, y obtenga $5 adicionales en Double Up Food Bucks impresos en el recibo.*
*Debe gastar un mínimo de $5 para obtener fondos complementarios. No se le podrán dar fondos complementarios arriba de $5. Los participantes puedan ganar en montos de $5 en fondos complementarios por cada cliente, familia. No hay un límite en cuántos fondos complementarios ganados podrán ser gastados en una vez. Los fondos complementarios se expiran en la fecha impresa en el recibo. |
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VOLUNTEER & MENTOR/MENTEE OPPORTUNITIES |
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Are you a High School junior or senior looking to gain leadership skills, engage in networking opportunities with local AAPI community leaders, or simply want to give back to our community? Are you an AAPI working professional in Austin wanting to pass on your perspective and expertise to the younger generation?
Apply for the AARC’s first ever mentorship program for teens! As part of this inaugural cohort, mentee participants will engage with likeminded peers and connect with local AAPI professionals, with opportunities for growing in cultural identity, career path, community engagement, and intergenerational perspective. The cohort will then implement their skills and connections to plan an event for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in May!
Application can be found at bit.ly/aarc-tmp-2024
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![Community Conversation on Latine/x/a/o Identity. Thursday, November 9th, 2023 from 6pm-7:30pm. Austin Public Library's Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744. [Seals for Sponsors: Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center, Austin Parks & Recreation, City of Austin, Austin Public Library, Llilas Benson, RBS-Rare Book School]](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14809086.jpg)
