The U.S. Census defines Asian Americans as individuals having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent. As a broad racial category, Asian Americans are one of the fastest growing Austin communities ranking ninth amongst the…
According to Equality Texas, the population of LGBTQIA+ Texans reached 930,000 in 2019. Despite increasing visibility and community acceptance, our LGBTQIA+ neighbors still face medical, legal, economic and cultural access barriers. The State of Texas does not provide comprehensive legal protection for LGBTQIA+ communities in…
The ice of winter storm Uri has since melted away, yet many are still grappling with the fallout. Beneath the grim headlines, everyday neighbors stepped into leadership positions, coordinating disaster relief services and caring for each other. Join us to hear from our panelists as…
Regardless of income, education or geographical location Black women have historically had the highest maternal mortality rate in the nation. Maternal Mortality is defined as the number of registered maternal deaths due to birth or pregnancy related complications per 100,000 live births. This includes deaths…
The Latinx/Hispanic community consists of diverse individuals but health efforts do not always reflect this diversity. It is not surprising that pre-existing health disparities in the Latinx/Hispanic community have been exasperated during the pandemic. In this conversation we will discuss the importance of focusing on…
Gratitude – that may not be the first word that comes to mind as we reflect on 2020, but it is a common experience for all of us to have a crisis clarify what’s most important in our lives. It is there where gratitude lives. Personally, I am…
The pandemic continues to disrupt our school communities amplifying inequities in our education system – from digital divides, uneven distribution of resources, to the basic health and wellness needs of students, families and educators. Inevitably, this crisis has presented more challenges than answers. Still, the…
At the tail end of an election season marked by three pandemics – COVID-19, social justice, and political polarization – the outcomes of November 3rd will yield many questions across the aisle about the future of governance, institutions, and what’s next. Join us as our…