The Texas Equity Tour, slated for March and April 2024, is a pivotal event organized by CHILDREN AT RISK (C@R) to address systemic racism and its impact on Texas children and families. Rooted in the principles of racial equity, the tour serves as a platform to present key findings from the Texas Racial Equity Collaborative’s (TREC) comprehensive report, “State of Inequity: Dreams Deferred,” released in 2023.
With a focus on fair justice, educational equity, health disparities, and other systemic obstacles faced by communities of color, the tour aims to engage stakeholders, including elected officials, media, and community partners across Texas. Through regional stops in North Texas, West Texas, Central Texas, and the Gulf Coast, the tour will facilitate press conferences, presentations, and group discussions tailored to each region’s specific challenges and successes.
The tour’s overarching goal is to foster dialogue, gather community feedback, and spotlight effective programs and partnerships combating racial inequities. By amplifying voices and experiences, the event seeks to inform future research, education, and advocacy efforts championed by C@R and TREC.
At its core, the Texas Equity Tour represents a concerted effort to dismantle systemic racism and dismantle barriers to success for Texas children, young adults, and families. By confronting uncomfortable truths and fostering collaboration, the tour aims to ignite meaningful change, advancing racial equity and promoting a more just and inclusive society.
Date: March 27, 2024
Press Conference: 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM CT
Equity Tour: 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM CT
Location: In Person: 6101 Highland Campus Dr Building 3000, Austin, TX 78752
Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2024EquityTourAustin
Date: April 22 2024
Press Conference: 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM CT
Equity Tour: 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM CT
Location: In Person United Way of Tarrant County 201 N Rupert Street, Suite 107 Ft. Worth, TX 76107
Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2024EquityTourFtWorth
Date: March 28, 2024
Press Conference: 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM CT
Equity Tour: 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM CT
Location: In Person United Way Community Resource Center 50 Waugh Drive Houston, Texas 77007
Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2024EquityTourHouston
Date: April 29, 2024
Press Conference: 10:00 AM- 10:30 AM MDT
Equity Tour: 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM MDT
Location: In Person United Way El Paso 100 N. Stanton El Paso, Texas 79901
Register: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/2024EquityTourELPaso