Welcome back to another blog post, and happy Juneteenth. In recognition of this important date, we’ve compiled a list with links to Blacks artists, Black-owned restaurants, businesses, and makeup brands that you can go and support today!
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The #BlackLivesMatter Movement began in the summer of 2013 by three Black organizers, Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors, and Opal Tometiin, in response to the acquittal of Trayvon Martin’s murderer, George Zimmerman. It was made to eradicate white supremacy and build local power to intervene in violence inflicted on Black communities by the state and vigilantes…
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This week’s topic: unique ways you can help your community during quarantine times. We know it’s easy to feel frustrated due to the lack of social interaction and circumstances. But it’s important to still try to find ways to fortify our community’s strengths and to support one another throughout these times. So here are just some of the ways you can give back and help others!
Read MoreTEDxUTAustin works as one cohesive organization that’s fueled by passion. Yet what lies underneath this body that is TEDx, is a collection of committees, all with their own sets of responsibilities, perspectives, and ideas. And today’s the day that we give you a glimpse into each of their worlds.
Read MoreTEDxUTAustin is so excited to launch ConnecTED, a platform designated to create a new line of communication, spread innovative ideas that we can all learn from, and connect to the larger TED community. From interviews of community members to recommended TED talks, we’ll have it all! This is from us, curated exclusively FOR YOU!
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