En asociación con SXSW, Vision:8291 se centra en centrar y elevar el trabajo de artistas y líderes BIPOC visionarios con la intención de recaudar fondos anualmente para apoyar directamente el trabajo de organizaciones de base lideradas por BIPOC con sede en Austin.

This event unites ATX runners, families, local
businesses, SXSW attendees, and We Outside Club
members to celebrate community, wellness, and the
mission of DAWA—honoring, celebrating, and
empowering BIPOC communities through direct
support and culturally relevant programming.

8:00 AM

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In May 2020, Hamilton published the book entitled, "It's About Damn Time," written with Rachel L. Nelson. The book is part memoir and part how-to for people who are generally underestimated in society. In the book, Hamilton details her early career as a music tour producer and, on pivoting to venture capital, the tactics she used to start the VC fund Backstage Capital.

7:00 PM

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Holding an open space at DAWA HQ for Black Women to rest, relax, rejuvenate, and connect in whatever ways feel most aligned and free.

12:00 PM

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An evening of celebrating, elevating, and honoring the essential work of the 6 BIPOC-led grassroots organizations that we support through VISION:8291.

6:00 PM

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The ANCHOR annual event of the entire VISION:8291 week is UNITY. This year BLK ODYSSY headlines with ERICK THE ARCHITECT (FLATBUSH ZOMBIES), LARA', JD CLIFFE (UK), and MORE incredible Austin talent.

7:00 PM

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1:00-1:30 PM - ARRIVAL

1:30-2:15 PM - PANEL 1

HOW DID WE GET HERE?

The historical context of colonization, borders, race, etc. in the narrative built around immigration.

Carmen Llanes - GAVA (moderator/facilitator)
Ramey Ko - City Of Austin, Sr. Policy Advisor
Daniela Silva - Worker's Defense

2:20-3:05 - PANEL 2

LEGISLATION AND POLICY REALITY IN 2025

How Federal Policy is impacting immigrants in Austin and beyond.

Mando Rayo - Tacos of Texas Podcast (moderator/facilitator)
Valentin Padilla - American Gateways
Maria Reza - Grassroots Leadership
Natalia Drelichman - American Gateways

3:10-3:55 - PANEL 3

IMAGINING NEXT STEPS

Discussing resources available and what spaces/opportunities we can co-create.

Mando Rayo - Tacos of Texas Podcast (moderator/facilitator)
Idalis Maldonado - MAS Cultura
Vintage Jay - MAS Cultura
Peggy Morton - Austin Sanctuary Network
Simone Talma Flowers - iACT

What is happening in the fight for IMMIGRANT RIGHTS in TEXAS AND BEYOND? Join us for an afternoon of dialogue and exploration of resources, challenges, and opportunities to build bridges.

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Join us at DAWA HQ for a reception to welcome Alan Bacon and Malina Simone Bacon to Austin! The husband-wife team are founders of GANG GANG, an artist-led creative agency based in Indianapolis that centers the care and economic viability of creatives. Since 2020, their programming has generated nearly $1 million for visual artists through their annual art fair, BUTTER.

6:00-10:00 PM

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LIVE FROM DAWA HQ we are bringing the party to EAST AUSTIN with a kickback cookout featuring our homies from KEEP IT CUT3 ENTERTAINMENT!

FREE FOOD and SURPRISE GUESTS on deck!

12:00-6:00 PM

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$20 mil

distribuido a seis organizaciones lideradas por BIPOC en 2023

REVERTIENDO EL IMPACTO DE 1928

Visión:8291 (1928 al revés ) apoya a las organizaciones de base lideradas por BIPOC que enfrentan las repercusiones económicas, sociales y culturales del plan maestro de la ciudad de 1928 que dividió a las comunidades negras y latinas, obligándolas a mudarse al este de Austin, un área que ahora está siendo arrasada constantemente por la gentrificación.