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Brave Community Connection: Heritage Harmony, Black Joy is Brave

  • Greater Mt. Zion Church (Adult Assembly Room) 4301 Tannehill Lane Austin, TX, 78721 United States (map)

Free Registration

Brave Communities is celebrating Black History Month with a BRAVE panel discussion & Uno tournament! Share smiles, laughter, and unforgettable moments with friends, family, and our commUNITY as we discuss and share perspectives on the significance of Black Joy in our lives and spaces.

The excitement doesn’t end with the panel! Unleash your competitive spirit and join our Uno tournament to showcase your skills, enjoy friendly competition, win fun prizes, and, most importantly, have a blast! Network with fellow community members who are passionate about celebrating Black Joy and honoring Black History month. This is an intergenerational, multi-cultural, family-friendly event; all are welcome!

Anticipated Agenda:
2:00-2:05PM Welcome
2:05-2:10PM Poem by KB Brookins
2:10/15-2:35PM Dr. Rev. Fred Dixon, historical & current reflection as a Civil Rights activist
2:35-3:45PM Black Joy Panel
3:45-3:50PM Poem by KB Brookins
3:15-4:30PM Uno Tournament

Panelists:
Fabeain Barkwell, Clinic Director of Ellie Mental Health
KB Brookins, Creative Writer, Cultural Worker, and Installation Artist
Meme Styles, President & Co Founder of Measure
Ally Owens ( Moderator*), BRAVE Young Leader and Junior at Anderson HS