The rumors are true! Our signature television program, Civil Society, is BACK and returns for season 4 in an all-new virtual format as we explore the experiences of People of Color in Austin.
This 8-part series will focus on the Black Experience in Austin, as Barry Silverberg (Director, Center for Nonprofit Studies at ACC), converses with guests on the topics listed below as well as engaging with guests about their personal journeys and lessons learned along the way. More information about the series and the full calendar line-up can be found below.
Join us as we kick off the new season of Civil Society,
THIS THURSDAY, July 2nd @ 10 AM
with special guest, Pamela Benson Owens (Interim Director, Six Square, Austin's Black Cultural District), as she discusses Black Heritage in Austin. Learn about the life, history, and happenings of Central East Austin and explore why Pamela is so passionate about her work, the numerous community leadership roles she has played, and her lessons learned that can be of benefit to all of us.
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SEASON 4 EPISODE CALENDAR
7/02/20 – Black Heritage in Austin with Pamela Benson Owens,
Interim Director Six Square, Austin's Black Cultural District
7/09/20 – The Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center with Khayree Williams,
Center Director at TRTC at ACC
7/16/20 – "Awaiting Confirmation"
The Impact of Huston-Tillotson University on Austin with Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette,
Sixth President and CEO
7/23/20 – The Nonprofit Racial Leadership Gap in Central Texas with Frances Kunreuther & Sean Thomas Brietfeld,
Co-Directors of Race to Lead, Building Movement Project
7/30/20 – Black Business in Austin with Tam Hawkins,
President & CEO, Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce
8/06/20 – White Privilege with Froswa Booker-Drew
Vice President, Community Affairs,
Strategic Alliances at State Fair of Texas
8/13/20 - The George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center with Carre Adam,
iCurator/Culture & Arts Manager at the Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center
8/20/20 - Exploring Black History in Austin with kYmberly Keeton,
African American Community Archivist and Librarian, Austin History Center &
Austin Public Library
All episodes will be conducted live on Thursdays from 10-11 AM and will allow for a 30-minute conversation between Silverberg and his guests, followed by conversation with the audience. Episodes will be recorded and posted on the Center for Nonprofit Studies' Civil Society webpage.
This program is guided by CNS' Racial Equity Statement as of June 15, 2020. Through Civil Society, we aim to heighten consciousness, educate and motivate personal and organizational change by incorporating a racial equity lens in our understanding, and provide appreciation of our diverse community.
This series will be followed by similar series on the Latinx Experience in Austin, the Asian Experience in Austin, and the Native American Experience in Austin. We welcome recommendations on topics and people to interview for these series. Email: bsilverb@austincc.edu.
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Traditional business networking functions are all about posturing and performance. Rarely do they give you a realistic glimpse of the person across from you. Typically, the same old tired lines are recited. Business cards are exchanged. And then what usually happens? Nothing. Pointless, right?
That's why we're excited to announce a new way of networking, even amidst this virtual world we're all living in! Join us for 8 Minute Ripples with Steve Harper as we discover a deeper level and engagement in talk that matters – talk that transforms. It's time to reform the ineffective way we do networking. We bet you’ll be surprised how just a few well placed questions can open up a world of potential for you!
You can learn more about Steve's 8 Minute Ripples and the origin of this idea by visiting his website. Please note, these series of Ripples will be conducted via Zoom breakout rooms.
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Thanks to everyone who has learned about and/or created listings as part of The City of Austin's How to Help Campaign! In the first month alone, the campaign has helped to connect dozens of volunteers and donations and supported more than $50,000 in fundraising.
To continue this momentum and to help more organizations respond to COVID-19, the City of Austin and GivePulse will host a webinar next week, Wednesday July 9th from 10-11 AM about the campaign and fundraising on the GivePulse platform. Raise Money on GivePulse: How to Help your How to Help will provide an overview of the campaign, example of how it's working, tips for fundraising success, and a live Q&A.
You’re doing critical work in our community to respond to COVID-19 and we want to help you raise the funds to get it done. We are are a proud community partner in this campaign and hope this webinar can be used to raise your bottom line. Together, we can keep our community healthy, safe, and engaged!
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This summer, we are proud to present an array of learning opportunities that address engaging and timely topics relevant to the nonprofit sector. Take a look at the classes listed below and sign up to attend the learning opportunities that resonate with you!
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As a reminder, our virtual self-care series continues on through the month of July! Lacy Alana (LCSW, MSSW, RSW) leads sessions on Self-Care and Humor each week for some much needed "me time" and personal focus and wellness.
All are welcome as we engage in learning, connection, and FUN! You can register for these sessions here.
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Our future is clear without leadership and equity...
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"A great many people think they are thinking when they are merely rearranging their prejudices."
-- William James
(An American philosopher and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States.)
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