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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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REMINDER:
July 29th EAT Meeting is TOMORROW at COA/North YMCA Community Rec Center, Conference Room B
1000 W Rundberg Ln, Austin TX 78758
10:30am-1pm
We are excited to connect with the Office of Resilience team to learn more about their resilience framework and their mini grant program. We'll also have space for additional follow-ups regarding the proposed budget and additional community updates.
We know that not all of our community can make a weekday dinner so we are switching things up with a Saturday brunch at the COA/YMCA Community Recreation Center since the center is a Resilience Hub pilot location.
We'll connect over coffee and light breakfast starting at 10:30AM and get our meeting started by 11:00AM. Lunch will also be provided!
✨Mark Your Calendar for the August EAT Meeting✨
Register here for August!
We are excited to have you for our in-person August EAT meeting! Please join us Saturday, August 30, 2023 from 6pm to 8:30pm. We'll connect over a delicious dinner and get our meeting started by 6:30pm.
The August EAT Meeting will be held at the Street Jones Building, 1000 East 11th St, Suite #123, 4th Floor, Conference Rm 400A.
This month, we will be joined by Sue Spears, President of the Bethany Cemetery Association, to discuss it's history, cultural significance of the cemetery, and recent development threats to the cemetery that is the resting place of many formerly enslaved persons and buffalo soldiers.
We will also be playing jams to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop's creation, recognizing its profound expression, impact, and cultural significance within communities of color.
Additional speakers and activities TBD...
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We are excited that the Enhanced Library Card pilot program has officially begun! This has been a successful collaboration between Austin Public Library, the Equity Office and several other city departments and community organizations. Talk about a net that works! Stop by one of the three pilot locations and get yours today and help us spread the word within your communities.
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The Hip Hop Movement by Reiland Rabaka is a transformative book that connects rap music and hip hop culture to their origins in the Civil Rights Movement and Black Power Movement. Through examining classic rhythm & blues, rock & roll, soul, and funk, the author explores their contributions to modern rap, neo-soul, and the broader Hip Hop Movement. Reiland Rabaka presents rap and neo-soul as expressions of contemporary multi-issue movement, challenging the limited focus on commercial rap and pop culture while highlighting the diverse genres and socially progressive aspects of hip hop culture. |
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Interested in learning more about L.C. Anderson High School and the Commemoration to Black Education and Preservation in Austin?
Above is a photograph of Anderson High School's graduating class of 1960. The school was originally named E. H. Anderson and later renamed L. C. Anderson. The school, located at 900 Thompson Street, was Austin's all-black high school for many years until students were integrated following desegregation.
On August 3rd, Preservation Austin partners with the Alumni Association of the Original L.C. Anderson High School to commemorate the history of Black public education in East Austin through a Historical Marker Reveal of the Yellow Jacket Conference Center and Stadium. Public historian and Preservation Austin volunteer Rebekah Dobrasko has written extensively about Austin’s only public high school for African Americans, including three blog posts for Preservation Austin:
Part 1: Separate But Equal In Austin: L.C. Anderson High School
Part 2: Losing a Community Catalyst: The Closure of L.C. Anderson High School
Part 3: Home to Champions: Anderson Stadium in East Austin
Additional research, including Rebekah’s nomination of Yellow Jacket Stadium to the National Register of Historic Places and other collected resources, can be found here.
Image Credit: [L.C. Anderson High School class of 1960], photograph, 1960; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth124206/m1/1/?q=Anderson%20High%20School%20graduating%20class: accessed July 26, 2023), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Austin History Center, Austin Public Library.
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Asian Texans for Justice (ATJ) is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Asian Texans through civic action and coalition-building, fostering a sense of belonging and advocating for meaningful change in AAPI communities. This internship is in partnership TXWORKS Internship Program. To determine if you’re eligible, please see their website to learn more.
Would you like a job where you work to bring people and trees together? TreeFolks is a fun, professional workplace full of folks who love trees. We post our seasonal positions in late Summer and post our regular positions as they come available.
BASTA is a team of tenants, organizers, attorneys, and paralegals working to create a future where all Austinites have access to healthy and affordable housing. We are always look for talented and passionate folks to join our team!
Casa Marianella is Hiring!
Casa Marianella welcomes displaced immigrants and promotes self-sufficiency by providing shelter and support services. Learn more about their open positions today!
Colors of Austin Counseling is a community of helping professionals working to enhance the mental well being of kids, adults, families, and couples in our community, and they are currently hiring licensed therapists at their Austin and Cedar Park locations.
Ecology Action is currently seeking an Education Coordinator and Education Specialist to help lead an outdoor education program. Learn more and apply today!
Love the outdoors? Join Earth Native Team to help people build lifelong connections to nature and wild places. They are hiring a Director of Programs--apply here!
Join the team at Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) to help prove dynamic, proactive leadership that engages policymakers and the community to end homelessness.
The mission of Waterloo Greenway Conservancy is bold, forward-thinking, and even a touch audacious — just like the team that upholds it every day. We’re collectively bound by the knowledge that Waterloo Greenway is making real and enduring change in the unbelievable city we call home--come join us!
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CITY & COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS |
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Due to extreme heat, all Parks and Library facilities will serve as Cooling Centers during normal operating hours. All Parks and Library facilities can serve as a Cooling Centers during normal operating hours. Service animals are permitted in City facilities. To view the current list of cooling centers, locations and hours of operation, please visit austintexas.gov/alerts.
Need transportation to a cooling center? CapMetro is able to provide free rides to anyone seeking a cooling shelter without the means to pay a fare.
For more tips on how to stay cool and safe, we invite you to watch and share this episode of MY API LIVE.
English - Stay Cool, Stay Safe and Prepared This Summer
https://youtu.be/GzIJ7qx_PI8
中文 - Stay Cool, Stay Safe and Prepared This Summer
https://youtu.be/MRj8oXz5l-w
Tiếng Việt | Stay Cool, Stay Safe and Prepared This Summer
https://youtu.be/VJQWp43_Nhw
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Thursday, August 3 | 6pm-9pm | Eastside ECHS, 900 Thompson St, Austin, 78702
Preservation Austin partners with the Alumni Association of the Original L.C. Anderson High School to commemorate the history of Black public education in East Austin. The Yellow Jacket Conference Center and Stadium historical marker celebrate the lasting cultural impact of L.C. Anderson High School, honoring its legacy and preserving the stories of earlier generations of Black East Austin students, despite the original 1953 school building no longer existing in its original form.
Join us on Thursday, August 3 from 6-9pm for the unveiling of Yellow Jacket Stadium’s historical marker and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Yellow Jacket Conference Center. Following the ceremony there will be guided tours of the campus and refreshments.
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Call for Latino/a/e/x Artists!
Do you know any Latin American artists who call Austin or Travis County home? The Austin History Center is seeking nominations for Latino/a/e/x Artists whose histories should be included in our archives! All nominated artists will be considered for inclusion in our archives. Some of these artists will be celebrated through a traveling exhibit, “Soy Austin, Soy Travis County.”
Photos: PICA-25432, and PICA-22366, Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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Become a Community Curator.
Future Front Texas' Applications Are Open Until August 16th!
At Future Front, our work is driven forward by a board of directors, two staff members and a network of freelancers and volunteers. We are tiny but mighty, because incredibly talented and creative people lend their time and energy to our programs, mission and goals. Every programming season, we recruit up to 10 Curators to join our team as a programming cohort.
As volunteers,
Curators jury applications for our markets and festivals, determine our micro-grant awardees, as well as assist with a number of projects behind the scenes.
Click here to meet this season’s Curatorial Cohort.
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The Asian American Resource Center (AARC) Presents:
Sugar & Spice | Learning Asian American Kitchen Staples
Reserve your
free spot HERE!
Saturday August 12 | 11AM – 12PM – Vietnamese Đồ Chua
Asian American Resource Center 8401 Cameron Road Austin, TX 78754
Time to gather around the kitchen table! Take this hands-on cooking series at the AARC throughout the summer and learn basic cooking skills through simple and beloved recipes. Each session will be taught by either AARC staff or a community member and is a standalone session featuring a recipe unique to different Asian cuisines, filled with childhood nostalgia. Registration Required. All ages welcome, adult supervision for children required. Due to the nature of the cooking classes, recipes cannot be altered to accommodate food allergies; known allergies are noted on the website with the recipes—if you have questions, please contact the AARC at aarc@austintexas.gov
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This weekend only...Empowering Voices: Free Community Events Celebrating Underrepresented Stories in July
Stories About Comfort Food | Presented by Color Arc Productions
Saturday, July 29 @Austin Cinemaker Space, 2200 Tillery St, Austin, TX 78723 7pm-10pm | All ages welcome | RSVP fo' FREE Here
Color Arc Productions presents "Stories About Comfort Food," an enchanting evening of live storytelling and a short film screening centered around the theme of "comfort food" as a universal soul healer. Diverse storytellers, including a Netflix dating show celebrity, a millennial comedian/filmmaker, and a celebrated Austin playwright, will share their narratives on stage. The event promises heartwarming tales that showcase the unifying power of food. The night will culminate with the world premiere trailer of "Pizza My Heart," a comedy short film produced by Color Arc Productions. With Christine Hoang as the emcee and DJ LadyRoxoxo providing music, it's destined to be an unforgettable night.
Hot Takes 02: Pier Kids Directed by Elegance Bratton
Sunday, Jul 30 @Austin Cinemaker Space, 2200 Tiller St, Austin, TX 78723
6pm-9pm | 18+ only | RSVP fo' FREE Here
HOT TAKES" is a new film series in Austin, Texas, focused on sharing queer stories worldwide and creating a supportive community. In response to discriminatory legislation targeting the LGBTQIA+ community in Texas, the series celebrates and cherishes queer lives, trans experiences, and drag queens. On July 30, MMAC will host a special screening of "Pier Kids," a powerful documentary by Elegance Bratton that offers insight into queer individuals' lives while fostering unity and joy. The event also includes a raffle supporting Out Youth, a local nonprofit empowering LGBTQIA+ youth, and is officially MMAC's newest Sponsored Project, supported by several organizations.
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Truc Viet's Registration for 2023-2024 English as a Second Language & Vietnamese as a Second Language classes have opened!
Registration Deadline August 23rd | Visit Truc Viet here for more information!
With our classes, we will help you learn English or Vietnamese or prepare for the US Citizenship Test. Our Beginner English as a Second Language Class is free for the Vietnamese community! Our Vietnamese as a Second Language Classes are $120 for a limited time only until August 2nd. Tuition covers the whole year. The ESL and VSL classes will be online via Zoom.
Quý vị có thể bắt đầu đăng ký các lớp học ngôn ngữ 2023-2024 của chúng tôi từ bây giờ!
Các lớp học của chúng tôi sẽ giúp quý vị học tiếng Anh hoặc tiếng Việt, hoặc luyện thi Quốc Tịch. Lớp học Anh Ngữ ESL Căn Bản của chúng tôi miễn phí cho cộng đồng người Việt và lớp học tiếng Việt của chúng tôi có học phí là $120 (cho cả niên khoá) cho đến ngày 2 tháng 8! Sau đó học phí sẽ là $150. Lớp Anh Ngữ ESL Căn Bản và Việt Ngữ VSL sẽ được dạy trực tuyến qua Zoom. |
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Casa Marianella shelter is currently over capacity and does not have enough space for all the new individuals and families showing up to their doors every day. They are looking for ATX locals to host some of our residents for a preferred 3-month period (shorter stays can be accommodated). You will make a big difference in someone’s life and this is a great opportunity if you are interested in cultural connection and language learning. If you live centrally or have access to a bus line, you would be an especially great fit! Contact Jennifer Long at jlong@casamarianella.org if you are interested.
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Show Us What a Digitally-Connected World Looks Like to You!
Put your imagination and artistic skills to the test and enter the City of Austin's ArtConnect art contest for ages 10 - 18. Winning entries may be hosted in various gallery spaces across the City and include a cash prize. Winners will be announced during Digital Inclusion Week (DIW), October 1-7. DIW raises awareness around home internet access, personal devices and local technology training and support programs. Deadline for entry is August 31, 2023 at 11:59 PM CT.
Learn more and submit today: ArtConnect 2023 | AustinTexas.gov
Artwork by past winner, Luis Angeles
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One Austin: Our Resilience Framework for Action is based on stakeholder engagement, review of previous and current relevant initiatives, and preliminary research. As a result, the CRO and Office of Resilience, Community Advisory Committee, City departments, and Resilient Cities Catalyst developed the cross-cutting priorities, aspirations, and discovery questions outlined in this Framework. This Framework is a starting point and will be fleshed out over the next year through extensive community engagement—resulting in the release of Resilient Austin, which will articulate the city’s collective vision of a more resilient Austin.
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