Join youth and elders for an event hosted by Nonviolent Austin called Justice Across Generations. Wildflower UU youth leader Max Rodriguez will be the keynote speaker, alongside a youth leader from East Austin in the First UU Sanctuary, Sunday, June 22, from 1:30 – 3 p.m.
It will be a time for the broader community to hear from Austin youth about what they are feeling as young people coming of age at a very difficult time for democracy, what gives them hope, and how to build intergenerational and multiracial community. All ages will learn and practice nonviolent community-
building together.
These youth have attended a social justice program called the Encampment for Citizenship (EFC –referring to global citizenship) with Program Director Jesus Salcido. He facilitates this space for youth from all over the country to build authentic relationships as they share their own stories and learn from local organizers about land, immigration, housing, environmental and racial justice. Historically EFC was founded in the 1940’s as a response to the Hilter youth, to organize anti-facist youth in the United States. They were the first non- segregated youth program. Over the decades they introduced youth to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, the UFW, etc. Please RSVP at bit.ly/austinyouth ~ to practice nonviolent community-building together.
While they ask for donations, please know it’s ok not to donate too.
Light snacks will be provided starting at 1 p.m. Youth speakers begin at 1:30PM.
WHEN: Sunday, June 22nd from 1:30 – 3 p.m.
WHERE: First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover Ave.
RSVP at bit.ly/austinyouth! Share this invitation with your community, all are welcome ~ young & old.
