For The Love of Texas: A Unity Summit on Higher Education

Welcome to this initiative on Black Brown Dialogues on Policy, For the Love of Texas: A Unity Summit for Higher Education. We aim to serve as a consciousness-raising space with updates on pressing higher education issues in the state of Texas. It also provides a valuable networking opportunity and skills-building workshops for young adults and community members. Participants will engage in practical training on writing op-eds, drafting policy briefs, delivering testimony before entities such as the State Board of Education and the Texas State Legislature, and conducting office visits. This comprehensive approach is designed to empower students, young adults and community members with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively advocate for educational reforms and community interests.

This historic event represents the first intergenerational grassroots coalition for higher education in Texas. We are expecting to draw a large audience of around 200 attendees, bringing together a racially and ethnically and gender diverse audience of faculty, staff, students, civil rights groups, members of our community, together with non-Black and Brown allies to engage in meaningful dialogue (see Summit committee structure) and visit our website for more information.

Registration Options

Online and at the Door. Admission is free. First come, first served.

Morning Sessions

01. General Session

02. Op-Ed Writing

03. Writing Policy Briefs, Fact Sheets, and Descriptive Reports

04. Delivering Testimony

05. On-Campus Organizing: Fostering Critical Consciousness

06. Building Systemic Change and Social Justice (Part A)

Afternoon Sessions

07. Conducting Office Visits

08. Rapid Response Tactics at School Board Meetings

09. Building Systemic Change and Social Justice (Part B)

10. Immigration Policy and Knowing Your Rights

11. Art and Politics

12. General Session

13. Celebration

Presenter and Attendee Waiver

For the Love of Texas: A Unity Summit for Higher Education may include photography and recordings to capture the energy and insights shared throughout the event. By registering for the FLOT Summit, presenters, speakers, and attendees acknowledge that they may be photographed or recorded during sessions, gatherings, or other summit activities. Members of the press may also be in attendance.

These recordings may be used in the future for educational and informational purposes, allowing others to benefit from the important conversations taking place. All photos and recordings are the property of Black Brown Dialogues on Policy, the host organization, which holds the copyright for any media captured during the summit.

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We also welcome event volunteers. If you're interested in volunteering for this event, send your name, email address, and phone number to [email protected]

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