Join AJC on Oct. 9th and 10th at 7pm for a screening of Good Trouble at the Community First Village. There are 32 spots each night for cars, but you can bring the whole family!
An intimate account of legendary U.S. Representative John Lewis’ life, legacy and more than 60 years of extraordinary activism — from the bold teenager on the front lines of the Civil movement to the legislative powerhouse he was throughout his career. After Lewis petitioned Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help integrate a segregated school in his hometown of Troy, Alabama, King sent “the boy from Troy” a round trip bus ticket to meet with him. From that meeting onward, Lewis became one of King’s closest allies. He organized Freedom Rides that left him bloodied or jailed, and stood at the front lines in the historic marches on Washington and Selma. He never lost the spirit of the “boy from Troy” and called on his fellow Americans to get into “good trouble” until his passing on July 17, 2020.
There will be snacks and concessions available.
To RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/john-lewis-good-trouble-tickets-123057986751 ...
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”Blessings of ancestors are greater than those of living human beings.”
Our ancestors make great things happen for us daily and often times we forget to honor them with the praise they deserve. So let’s connect with those who have gone before us and #celebratelife.
Join us alongside Roslyn’s Novel, @blackaustincoalition , and Black Leaders Collective on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 3pm at Evergreen Cemetery. A day filled with live music, love, and life.
#austinjusticecoalition #atxajc #communitybuildingcommunity ...
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A World Without Police – Ep. 8 – Policing, Trauma And The LGBTQ Community
In this episode of our Wednesday ‘World Without Policing’ conversation we will talk about the intersections between the trauma of police violence, racism, and the LGBTQ community.
We will explore questions around safety, community, and freedom, and ways of being in the world that trouble the oppressive conventions of the patriarchal, settler, master, and police state.
Featuring:
MsAmazingHead
Jeaux Anderson Jr.
Nakia Winfield, MSW
Joao Paulo M. Connolly ...
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Join AURA & AJC to view the film, Segregation by Design, followed by a panel discussion.
About the film:‘Segregated By Design’ examines the forgotten history of how the United States’ federal, state and local governments unconstitutionally segregated every major metropolitan area in America through law and policy.
Panelists:
- Mayor Pro Tem Delia Garza, City Council District 2
- Neferetitti Jackmon, NHCD Anti-Displacement Officer
- Ashton Cumberbach, Equidadatx
- Awais Azhar, Community Advocate, Planning Our Communities ...
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