Our March BRAVE Communities Connections – Women’s EmpowHERment Movements was filled with love, strength and groovy moves! Thanks to Danzversity Studios for hosting us! And, thanks to our wonderful panelists: ❤️ Cheerful nods and joy filled the room as these lovely individuals shared their diverse perspectives about advocacy, gender equality, and encouragement for women’s rights! We were also joined by …
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BRAVE Communities Connection: Heritage Harmony, Black Joy is BRAVE
Our February BRAVE Communities Connections was everything! We are so grateful to the community that came out to honor and celebrate Black joy and resilience with us. Our program started with a powerful poem by award-winning poet and author, KB Brookins. Followed by our guest of honor, Reverend Fred Dixon, who spoke truth to power about his lived experiences – …
APL + BRAVE Communities Conversation – Dream More in 2024
On January 13th, we gathered for our monthly BRAVE Communities Connection event, Dream More In 2024! A heartfelt thank you to The Austin Public Library for generously hosting us and providing a space for our community to come together in unity. We collectively celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s lasting legacy of racial justice and social responsibility through therapeutic and …
Young Leaders Program
BRAVE Young Leaders (BYL) is a division of BRAVE Communities that connects young people, ages 14-24, to be the change they wish to see in this world. BYLs will work together to cultivate BRAVE spaces for diverse young people to come together and Build Relationships Awareness Voices and Engagement so we can co-create more just and equitable communities. What is …
BRAVE Communities Connection: Clothes/Book Swap For Climate Change
We’re thrilled to share the highlights of our recent community service project, led by our passionate youth leaders, as we took a dynamic and fun approach to combat climate change. Our BRAVE Ambassadors participated in a productive workshop on Environment Day. During this workshop, they formed steering committees and engaged in thoughtful discussions to strategize and execute a meaningful initiative …
BRAVE Communities Connection – AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month
Our wonderful community joined forces to celebrate AAPI Heritage and Mental Health Awareness Month with a delightful array of activities; captivating dance performances, movie screening, and listening circles (all while munching down delicious Asian snacks!) to name a few. This inclusive and free event was designed to cater to all ages and interests, whether you wanted to forge new connections, …