In partnership with SXSW, VISION:8291 focuses on centering and elevating the work of visionary BIPOC artists and leaders with the intention of annually raising funds to directly support the work of Austin-based BIPOC-led grassroots organizations.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Carmen Llanes - GAVA (moderator/facilitator)
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Ramey Ko - City Of Austin, Sr. Policy Advisor
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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.
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Mando Rayo - Tacos of Texas Podcast (moderator/facilitator)
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Valentin Padilla - American Gateways
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Maria Reza - Grassroots Leadership
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Natalia Drelichman - American Gateways
3:10-3:55 - PANEL 3
IMAGINING NEXT STEPS
Discussing resources available and what spaces/opportunities we can co-create.
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Mando Rayo - Tacos of Texas Podcast (moderator/facilitator)
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Idalis Maldonado - MAS Cultura
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Vintage Jay - MAS Cultura
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Peggy Morton - Austin Sanctuary Network
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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
$25K+
distributed to six BIPOC-led organizations since 2023
REVERSING THE IMPACT OF 1928
VISION:8291 (1928 in reverse) supports BIPOC-led grassroots organizations that confront the economic, social, and cultural repercussions of the city's 1928 master plan which broke Black and Brown communities up, forcing them to relocate to East Austin, an area which is now being steadily wiped away by gentrification.
CURRENTLY SUPPORTING
Tomorrow's Promise Foundation
Dove Springs Proud
WHAT WE PRODUCE
LIVE EVENTS
PANELS & WORKSHOPS
COLLABORATIONS
ACTIVATIONS
Shifting the Narrative in Austin and Beyond
UNITY GIVES LIFE
