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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 next Wednesday 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
next week on Wednesday, 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 #120, 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.
We will also hold space to review the passing of the City's 23-24 Budget.
Save the Date!
September EAT Meeting
Saturday, September 30th
10:30am-1:30pm at the Montopolis Recreation and Community Center
Register here for September!
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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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Council Passes Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
The Austin City Council has adopted a $5.5 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.This includes the passing of Councilmember Vanessa Fuentes' budget amendment to fund $1.3 million for the Family Stabilization Grant for families with low income, which will allow the Equity Office to build off of the successes of the Guaranteed Income Pilot Program!
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Cooling Off at Rosewood Park Pool
Description: A group of black children watching a youth prepare to dive from the diving board into the public pool at Rosewood Park.
Before Rosewood Park existed, African Americans had Emancipation Park nearby. It was created in 1905 by the Negro Park Association and used for events like Juneteenth. However, in 1938, the city took Emancipation Park for public housing, making Rosewood Park one of the few spaces for Black people.
Over the years, Rosewood Park grew with a pool, columns, a stage, and sports areas. In 1944, a recreation center was added, and in the 1950’s, the pool was enlarged and a a bathhouse and concession stand were added. Two decades later, a federal grant was used to expand the recreation center and in 1973 the Henry Green Madison Cabin (dating to the 1860s) was relocated from 11th Street to Rosewood Park. This history led to Rosewood Park being recognized as a Lone Star Legacy Park in 2019 by the Texas Recreation & Parks Society.
Required citation: [PICA-24217], Austin History Center, Austin Public Library
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Walk into any racially mixed high school and you will see Black, White, and Latino youth clustered in their own groups. Is this self-segregation a problem to address or a coping strategy? How can we get past our reluctance to discuss racial issues?
Beverly Daniel Tatum, a renowned authority on the psychology of racism, argues that straight talk about our racial identities is essential if we are serious about communicating across racial and ethnic divides and pursuing antiracism. These topics have only become more urgent as the national conversation about race is increasingly acrimonious. This fully revised edition is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand dynamics of race and racial inequality in America. |
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SURVEYS & COMMUNITY INPUT |
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EcoRise is excited to announce that the
Austin Youth Climate Equity Council (AYCEC)
is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 cohort.
In partnership with the City of Austin's Office of Sustainability, we are excited to work with the council and are seeking highly motivated high school students to engage in community issues around climate change, environmental policy, and environmental justice.
The council will consist of high school youth from all communities in Austin. Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino/e/x, Native American, Indigenous, students with disabilities, LGBTQIA+, and/or immigrant/migrant experiences are encouraged to apply.
Students should read the program one-pager and apply here:
English bit.ly/ycc23-24 |
Español bit.ly/clima-23
by September 11th, 2023
If you need support or have questions about the application process, please contact Celine Rendon, Senior Manager of Youth Programs at Celine@ecorise.org
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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The ABCs of IEPs for Families New to Special Education in Austin ISD
This session welcomes new families to Special Education services and will cover the foundational components of a student's special education program including Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs), Goals, and Services.
Spanish interpretation will be provided for all sessions.
To request accommodations or interpretation into other languages, including ASL, please fill out the registration form.
For more information or assistance with registration, please contact liena.deleon@austinisd.org
- September 19, 6–7 p.m. In-person: Brentwood Elementary School, 6703 Yates Ave, Austin, TX 78757
Additional opportunities:
Hora informativa para las familias: El ABC de los Programas Individualizados de Educación (IEP, por sus siglas en inglés) para Familias Nuevas en la Educación Especial en Austin ISD
Esta sesión cubrirá los componentes fundamentales del programa de educación especial de un estudiante incluido Niveles Presentes de Logro Académico y Desempeño Funcional (PLAAFPs, por sus siglas en inglés), Metas y Servicios.
Habrá interpretación en español para todas las sesiones.
Para solicitar adaptaciones o interpretación en otros idiomas, incluyendo Lenguaje de Señas Americano, por favor, llene el formulario de inscripción.
Para más información o ayuda con la inscripción, póngase en contacto con liena.deleon@austinisd.org
- 19 de septiembre, 6–7 p.m. En persona en la escuela primaria Brentwood, 6703 Yates Ave, Austin, TX 78757
Oportunidades adicionales:
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People's Hub will lead a cohort of disabled people who are currently engaged in social justice work through a workshop series designed to develop knowledge and skills (peer support, self-advocacy, practicing access, and more) to navigate internalized ableism. This is not apolitical or completely individual. Participants will work with each other to find ways we can make the work of undoing internalized ableism a collective process and use what is learned in movement work beyond the cohort.
Cost: The cost of this series is $700, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. |
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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.
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Do you provide support services to your community, such as being a community health worker or social worker? Do you have to navigate technology or internet challenges to provide those services?
Travis County and the City of Austin want to hear from you about those challenges and identify ways to increase digital access together.
Come to United Way of Greater Austin located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd, 5th Floor on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 to share your perspective and experience. Choose from one of two sessions: 10AM - 12PM or 1:30PM - 3:30PM.
There are limited seats available in each session so registration is required.
Conversations will last approximately 2-hours.
The City of Austin will provide $50 gift cards for full participation upon request. |
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United Way for Greater Austin's Model Community BIPOC Engagement Grants: Application OPEN until August 30!
Model Community recognizes that there have been historic and ongoing barriers and inequities for organizations led by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. As a commitment to redressing the racial and health disparities that exist in our funding landscape, Model Community is offering six BIPOC-led organizations $10,000 each to support their capacity to engage in coalition efforts like Model Community and others.
Register for HERE for the Informal Webinar to learn more! |
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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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The Black Women in Food Grant presented by Uber Eats and EatOkra provides $100,000 in grants for Black women-owned food businesses on UberEats. Grants of $10,000 will be given to 10 food enterprises that effectively demonstrate how the funds will catalyze impactful growth.
Deadline: September 8th, 2023
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Application Open! $475,000 Available for Arts Education Non-profits
The Arts Education Relief Grant application is open today! The grant offers $25,000 in funding to Austin’s diverse non-profit arts education providers. The program aims to cover facilities costs, salaries, marketing, and other eligible expenses.
Learn more and apply by September 12.
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Application Open! $2.7 Million Available for Heritage Preservation
The Heritage Preservation Grant seeks to preserve Austin’s history through grants for capital, planning, educational, and marketing projects at historically designated sites.
Keep Austin’s history alive and thriving by applying for the Heritage Preservation Grant by September 22.
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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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Join us on September 6 for our final legal Info session hosted by Clayton & Ramirez Law!
Sessions will take place from 12PM-1PM on the first Wednesday of each month during our Senior Program. Walk-ins are welcome, but space is limited with priority given to current Senior Program participants.
To learn more and to reserve a spot, call us at 512-974-1700 or email aarc@austintexas.gov. |
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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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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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![Austin Youth Climate Equity Council. Deadline [to apply] September 11. Apply at bit.ly/YCC23-24. From ecoRise and the City of Austin's Office of Sustainability.](https://images.benchmarkemail.com/client1266139/image14458054.png)
