The 2017 Abriendo Brecha Conference will focus on recent ICE raids in Austin; the racist, anti-immigrant, and Islamophobic executive orders; Texas Senate Bill 4 (anti-sanctuary bill); and the grassroots fight for Austin to become a sanctuary city.
The conference begins with breakfast at 9:30 am, with panels throughout the day. Speakers will include representatives from ICE Out of Austin, Grassroots Leadership, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, City of Austin, Youth Rise Texas, and University Leadership Initiative.
Abriendo Brecha is sponsored by the Social Justice Institute, a project of the University of Texas Division of Diversity and Community Engagement. More information on the Facebook event page.
Location: University of Texas, Gordon-White Building Multi-Purpose Room (GWB 2.206), 210 W. 24th St., Austin