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- Provide data support to Black and Brown-led organizations.
- Create FREE world-changing training that brings together public safety professionals, techies, researchers, community and activists.
- Protect Black girls.
- Increase the number of Black and Brown data-activists and researchers.
CONNECTING THE DOTS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE BEGINS WITH YOU
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Measure is made predominantly of volunteers like you! We welcome community members, lawyers, doctors, activist, police officers, web/graphic designers and technology experts and more to our team.
Upcoming Events
MAR
10
Afrofuturism: A Framework for Anti-Racism and Social Justice Panel at SXSW
02:30PM - 03:30PM CT
  Afrofuturism is an artistic and philosophical movement that combines elements of science fiction, African history, and technology to imagine innovative futures. It leverages speculative design to harmonize the experiences of Black people in the past, present, and future.
&eThis interactive session will feature a panel of designers, artists, time travelers, and futurists working to create a more just, equitable, and beautiful society. Attendees and panelists will leave with a participatory design framework to apply Afrofuturism to their work and lives.
&eCreating a space for Black voices allows for exploring new ideas and solutions to reduce inequality. In addition, it provides a platform for people to organize and take collective action to realize a more equitable future.
MAR
11
Grieving Together: A Conversation on Social-Emotional Wellness
10:00AM - 11:30AM CT
  We are providing certified Measure Educators with a safe space to talk about their emotions and share experiences as anti-racist activists and educators
APR
20
08:00AM - 05:00PM CT
APR
22
Leadership Summit
8:00AM - 4:00PM CT
Make sure to be a part of this transformative experience that will undoubtedly elevate the discourse surrounding leadership and bring forth exciting solutions to the challenges we face today.
APR
28
Community-Engaged Research & Data Community Event
8:30AM - 11:30AM CT
Join us for a celebration of research to help fund the Community-Engaged Research course!
APR
29
Social Emotional Wellness Check-In
10:00AM - 11:00AM CT
This event is to provide CME’s with a safe space to talk about their emotions and share experiences as anti-racist activists and educators.
1st
Wednesdays
Development and Fundraising Team Meeting
5:30pm CST via Zoom
Beginning Wednesday, May 3, 2023 - November 20, 2023
These meetings are held twice a month and will provide updates on volunteer opportunities related to Measure’s development and fundraising efforts. Meet the team and learn more!
2nd
Wednesdays
Monthly Advocacy Team Meeting
5:30pm CST via Zoom
Beginning Wednesday, May 10, 2023 - November 8, 2023
This monthly meeting will provide updates on volunteer opportunities in Measure’s Advocacy Department. Meet the team and learn more!
3rd
Wednesdays
Development and Fundraising Team Meeting
5:30pm CST via Zoom
Beginning Wednesday, May 17, 2023 - November 20, 2023
These meetings are held twice a month and will provide updates on volunteer opportunities related to Measure’s development and fundraising efforts. Meet the team and learn more!
4th
Tuesdays
Monthly Events Committee Meeting
5:00pm CST via Zoom
Beginning Tuesday, May 23, 2023 - Tuesday, November 28, 2023
This monthly meeting will provide updates on volunteer opportunities related to upcoming Measure Events. Meet the team and learn more!
MAY
1
Applications Open: CARE Model Collaborative Fall Cohort​
Ends June 1st
A 12 week program offered twice a year for up to 8 organizations per cohort to get CARE Model Certified and build relationships with other organizations igniting change in the community.
1st
Wednesdays
Measure's Monthly Volunteer Meeting
6:00pm CST via Zoom
Beginning Wednesday, July 5th, 2023
Measure’s Monthly Volunteer Meeting provides an opportunity for all the volunteers who support Measure to come together. This meeting will enable attendees to keep up with organizational developments and upcoming events, as well as to learn about open volunteer positions. Breakout rooms dedicated to each team (Research, Advocacy, Communications & Fundraising and Development) will be available to provide specific team updates. We look forward to seeing you there!
JUL
10
CARE Model Facilitator Training​
Ends July 12th
Learn the process of the Measure CARE Model, and how it can be applied in the field
JUL
15
Annual Data Walk
TENTATIVE
  Details coming soon…
AUG
Measure Ignite: Dallas
TBD
  Details coming soon…
SEP
Measure Ignite: Houston
TBD
  Details coming soon…
3rd
Mondays
Monthly Research Department Data Activist Meeting
4:30pm CST via Zoom
Beginning Monday, May 15, 2023 - Monday, November 20, 2023
This monthly meeting will provide updates on volunteer opportunities in Measure’s Research Department. Meet the team and other fellow data activists.
SEP
22
North Texas Giving Day
TBD
  Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day is an 18-hour online giving event designed to empower every person to give back to their community by supporting local nonprofits and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform.
SEP
24
Design the Dream: Her-Story is Data
6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Cathedral -
2403 E 16th St
Austin TX, 78702
  Design The Dream is an event that celebrates the achievements of Black women in Technology and raises funds for the nonprofit organization Measure. Our vision is to bring the community together to recognize the impact that Measure has had in the last 6 years, showcase the incredible work of Black women in Research & Technology, and inspire the next generation of Black women to pursue careers in research.
NOV
1
Just tech happy hour: connecting for social change
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CST
Ikoyi Studios • 201 East 5th Street Austin, TX
  Join us for an unforgettable evening at “Just Tech Happy Hour,” the unofficial kickoff to AfroTech 2023, where we’ll unlock the perfect blend of tech innovation, social consciousness, and cocktails. Hosted by Measure, a black female-led research and data activism organization from Austin, this event promises to be both enlightening and entertaining.
NOV
28
2023 Giving Tuesday: 24K Golden Year
As we embark on a journey towards an empowering 2024, I invite you to be a part of our “24K Golden Year: Measure’s Journey to 2024” campaign. This Giving Tuesday, we set our sights on a golden future, filled with opportunities and impactful work.
JAN
25
Lunch and Learn: Disrupting Adultification Bias Training
12:00 PM CST
This training serves as the initial step in gaining a comprehensive understanding of adultification bias and equipping you with the knowledge and tools to challenge and reshape the narratives that influence how our children are perceived and treated in your daily interactions. Register today!
