Annual Internal Review This report covers the time period of 7/1/2018 to 6/30/2019 __African American Resource Advisory Commission___ (Official Name of Board or Commission) The Board/Commission mission statement (per the City Code) is: to advise the City Council on issues related to the Quality of Life (QOL) for the City’s African American community, and recommend programs designed to alleviate any inequities that may confront African Americans in social, economic and vocational pursuits, including: health care; housing, including affordable housing, home ownership and homelessness; entertainment opportunities for professionals and students; employment; and cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries and music venues. The Commission also advises the Council on matters related to the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility and the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center. 1. Describe the board’s actions supporting their mission during the previous calendar year. Address all elements of the board’s mission statement as provided in the relevant sections of the City Code. In continued support of our mission, the 15-member African American Resource Advisory Commission, during the 2018-19 year, improved upon its commitment to involve and support the City’s African American community through open dialogue, meaningful conversations, community wide announcements and information sharing, and engaging more community leaders in our monthly meetings. Our effort this year was focused on a variety of issues and concerns, all of which we believe had an immediate impact on the African American community. Our Commission again this year expended a great deal of time and energy on the research and development of our comprehensive recommendation for the FY20 City of Austin budget. Our budget recommendation remains vitally important each year as it addresses persistent and increasing deficits for African Americans in each of our six focus areas: health care; housing, including affordable housing, home ownership and homelessness; entertainment opportunities for professionals Annual Review and Work Plan 2018-19 Page # 2 and students; employment; and cultural venues, including museums, theaters, art galleries and music venues. As a result of the honest and valuable input we received from the community, non-profit leaders and African American service providers during our monthly meetings, the community engagement meeting at the George Washington Carver Museum Cultural and Genealogy Center in March 2019, and through presentations by City of Austin Department leaders, the AARAC anticipates the availability and use of significant financial investments focused on improving the QOL of African Americans in the City of …
Ending Youth Homelessness: Examining Disparities Coordinated Entry – Age & Gender System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 3.58% 3.10% 26.85% 40.45% 26.01% Black or African American Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Missing/Refused/DK Other System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 – Ages 15-17 42.31% 36.10% 36.70% 30.77% 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% 15.38% 10.45% Black or African American 16.76% 7.69% Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Other Youth Exper. Homelessness in Austin/Travis County Austin/Travis County System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 – Ages 18-19 40.91% 39.30% 35.45% 32.30% 9.80% 11.82% 18.50% 3.64% Black or African American Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Other Youth Exper. Homelessness in Austin/Travis County Austin/Travis County 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% System-wide race/ethnicity trends among youth, February 2019 – Ages 20-24 41.43% 41.60% 30.90% 28.86% 23.86% 9.40% 18.12% 2.86% Black or African American Hispanic White Non‐Hispanic White Other Youth Exper. Homelessness in Austin/Travis County Austin/Travis County 45.00% 40.00% 35.00% 30.00% 25.00% 20.00% 15.00% 10.00% 5.00% 0.00% Coordinated Entry – Vulnerability Scores by Race/Ethnicity Coordinated Entry – Vulnerability Scores by Race/Ethnicity & Gender Shelter Entry by Race/Ethnicity Housing Entry by Race/Ethnicity Shelter Exits by Race/Ethnicity Housing Exits by Race/Ethnicity Housing Exits by Race/Ethnicity
African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING MINUTES Tuesday, January 7, 2020 The African American Resources Advisory Commission convened in a meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 in the Executive Session Room in City Hall. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 pm by President Horton African American Resources Advisory Commissioners: Present: Chair Daryl Horton, Greg Smith, Nelson Linder, Clifford Gillard, Dr. Chiquita Eugene, Miriam Conner, Cherelle Vanbrakle, Rashida Wright, Volma Overton, III, Elaina Fowler, and I Vacant Absent: Aaliyah Noble, Elton Randel, Tam Hawkins, and Ellen Sweet City Staff in Attendance: Assistant City Manager Christopher Shorter, Sylnovia Holt-Rabb, Deputy Director, Economic Development Department (EDD), Vicky Valdez Division Manager of Small Business, Dusty McCormick, Economic and Business Development Liaison, Joshua Robinson, Equity Office, and (EDD) Staff and Liaison Linda Hayes 1. Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes The minutes of the December 3, 2019 regular meeting were approved unanimously following a motion by Commissioner Gillard, seconded by Commissioner Vanbrakle 2. Citizen Communication: a. David King – Petition the Commissioners about affordable housing b. Jerry Breckenridge Human Rights Commission – AISD c. Shana Hebert – All Black Women in the DJ world 3. Presentations: Council Member Harper- Madison – Update from District 1 – Goads need affordability unlock to help people to build affordable housing - Airport Blvd part of the street name after Richard Overton Blvd – Addressing mental in the Black Community – Parent friendly work place – People experiencing homelessness – D Wood Foundation - Historical Land Marker for Mr. Overton’s House a. Preston Petty – Homelessness Coalition – Youth experiencing homelessness – 40% are African American stemming from foster care and juvenile system and completing a questionnaire figuring out the youth’s life on earth – SPARK b. Tarik Daniels – Mirror Update – Mental data base of color – moving from mental health to mental wellness – anti bulling campaign – Fashion hair show around self-esteem and self- love – POP UP around trans women of color – press release pertaining to transformation grant queer on mental health and HIV – HIV issues in the South – Art Festival in the works c. Gavin Garcia and Rick Carney Live Music Fund Updates – Discussion on the hotel occupancy taxes – discussion on how the African American Commission need to be more involve with the Music World in the city of Austin. African American Resources Advisory Commission MEETING …
