Events at the Ethical Society of Austin
May 11, 2025 10:30 am-12:00 pm Central
Policy experts at the ACLU of Texas will explain how the First Amendment protects the right to protest, which state laws impact speech rights in public spaces, and what to do if approached by law enforcement.
Ayania Hicks is an engagement associate at the ACLU of Texas. She was introduced to community organizing as a reproductive justice intern at Power U: Center for Social Change in Miami, Florida. There, she witnessed the transformative power of youth-led organizing, political education, and civic engagement. Following her time at Power U, Ayania spent two years as a public-school English teacher, where she saw firsthand the escalating challenges to public education and free speech. These experiences ignited her commitment to social justice.
This is a virtual meeting, please request a link to join us on Zoom.
Join us. Our community welcomes you.
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Join us as we celebrate the founding of the Ethical Culture movement 150 years ago.
This is a hybrid event.
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Join the crafters of Ethical Society of Austin for our monthly Yarn 'N' Yak. Any craft is welcome so long as it is public library appropriate.
1:30-3:30 pm
Carver Branch, Austin Public Library
1161 Angelina St.
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The terms "diversity," "equity" and "inclusion" - collectively, "DEI," are getting thrown around a lot these days by media spokespeople and politicians, many of whom do not seem to know, or care, what those concepts mean. In this talk, Ethical Society of Austin member Hans Maverick will talk about what DEI actually means in the context of an organization like ours. He will describe, briefly, the history of progressive anti-racist and civil rights movements and their deep connection to Ethical Culture, and he will explain why and how we ought to redouble our commitment to these principles in the face of virulent - and occasional violent - opposition.
Hans is a longtime Austin resident active in various progressive social causes, and a recent graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He has been a member of the Ethical Society of Austin since 2016.
This will be a virtual event
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The purpose of Colloquy is to help participants, in a communal setting, “delve more deeply into the depths of their own being and to develop the habit of self-reflection, to live in a closer conformity to their stated beliefs and to find a source of inspiration.”
During a Colloquy, participants reflect on a theme introduced by a facilitator. Sharing about the session’s theme often promotes deeper insight.
After the program, there will be a pot luck luncheon.
This is a hybrid meeting.
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This will be a virtual meeting.