I. Overview In 1990, the Texas Historical Association cited 5000 Muslims in Austin (population ~465,000). Extrapolation alone would put today’s number over 20,000, with some estimates exceeding 30,000. The Greater […]
I. Overview As we continue our series on diversity, we turn this month to look at a group of people who are near and dear to the heart and history […]
As I walked into the Chicon Collective for our first Diversity Discussion Dinner of the year, I was anxious to be sitting down with so many new faces in an unfamiliar place and being expected to discuss a difficult topic like our experience of race–specifically, what it’s like to be black in Austin. I couldn’t imagine it going well and my faith in open dialogue waned. I made jolted and awkward small talk and greeted the people I knew well; I was reminded once again that being uncomfortable is uncomfortable.
“The best thing for being sad,” replied Merlin, beginning to puff and blow, “is to learn something. That’s the only thing that never fails. You may grow old and trembling […]
I. OVERVIEW Do you feel like this country’s racial divide is growing? Do you feel pushed out of your city or neighborhood? Is “colorblindness” the answer or part of the […]
This Discussion Dinner Inefficiency Podcast recap has been generously penned by Kimberly Culbertson. ************* Discussion Dinner is one! We kicked off 2016 with a more focused vision and discussed inefficient, […]
Announcing the first dinner of 2016, and, boy, am I excited! If you haven’t already read the vision for 2016, do it now. To kick off the year, Discussion Dinner […]
Happy first birthday to Discussion Dinner! Boy, did we have a great year. We talked about some really important topics and formed a community of friends. Thank you to everyone […]
Come celebrate the first year of Discussion Dinner! Whether you’ve been to all, one, or none, you’re still invited to our Party of Holiday Cheer! 1. Bring a dish to […]
“I have found things while I was lost that I might never have discovered if I had stayed on the path. I have lived through parts of life that no […]