On Saturday, Samhita Mukhopadhyay, senior editorial director at Mic, and Rashad Robinson, executive director of Color of Change considered how communities can move from meme to protest through online activism.
On Friday, Austin Mayor Steve Adler, Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer joined Emily Ramshaw, editor-in-chief of the Texas Tribune, on a panel discussion about the evolving state of politics.
Before and after kicking off with Festival Opening Party on Friday, the conference will provide a platform for individuals to connect with one another and share ideas on a wide range of topics.
Whether it’s strolling down Congress Avenue and taking in the city skyline or wandering through one of Austin’s many bike trails, we all have a spot that we go to feel safe when life is tough. Here are some of the ORANGE ATX staff’s safe spaces in Austin.
Thousands of people flock to the Frank Erwin Center throughout the year, attending concerts and basketball games. While the center is one of the most popular entertainment venues in Austin, people may not notice the controversial symbol that adorns its exterior.