Schedule
October 10, 2020, 9: 30 AM - 5:45 PM CT
Start logging in at 9:20am CT!
We want give everyone time to join so we can start at 9:30am sharp! We will also be having icebreakers so you can get to know other people in the Valley while passing time:-)
9:30 - 9:55am
Opening Session
Welcome to the RGV Activism Fair! Before we get into anything, we will take the first 30 minutes to give attendees a brief overview on who we are, go over the schedule, and announce the rules set in place just so everything goes smoothly!
10:00- 10:55am
Be the Change Speaker Panel
Listen to Michael Mireles, Denisce Palacios, and Deborah Tomai, aka a few of our many inspiring activists of the RGV, atour speaker panel! Hear their stories, how their work has impacted them and others, and get to interact with them with them to help you! You can learn more about our panelists on our Speaker Panel tab.
11:00am-11:55pm
Share Your Thoughts!
Aside from advocating for the causes you believe in, it is important that you listen to all perspectives of a certain topic. You can learn something new, either changing your stance, or solidifying it! In this session, participate in a moderated discussion on the 2020 Presidential Elections. Because we are all learning, we ask that you stay respectful (no name-calling, hate speech, etc). This is a judgement-free zone! :)
Break 12:00pm-12:50pm
1:00pm-1:35pm
The Importance of Civic Engagement
Now more than ever, it is important to be involved in the political atmosphere. In this session hosted by the Junior State of America, learn more about how you can become an effective civic participant, such as voting, .
2:00pm-2:35pm
Culture, Community, and Identity: The Importance of Empowerment
Too often, we are ashamed of who we are and where we come from, so we limit ourselves from reaching our fullest potential. That’s why we invited South Texas Ideas and the International Cultural Society to talk about the importance of empowering each other’s culture, community, and identity.
3:00pm-3:45pm
Learning Beyond the Classroom
There’s more to learning than what is offered in the traditional classroom setting, from finding your passions to entertaining your own curiosities. Join Jopi Learning Community and Inspiration Fine Arts as they talk about the importance of taking initiative to pursue your own interests.
4:00pm-4:45pm
How to Lend a Helping Hand
Nothing beats directly helping out your community. In this session, RGV Bake4Sake and Friendship of Women, our mutual aid organizations, will give tips on how to lend a helping hand to others.
5:00pm-5:45pm
Self-care for Activists
To be frank, activism, while very rewarding, is a heavy load; from dismantling systems that have not worked for us in the past, to organizing events, on top of the COVID-19 anomaly, it is a lot to handle. But don’t let this scare you! To end the day, learn how to equally balance serving yourself and others, from tips on how to prevent burnout, to making sure you stay involved even during the current pandemic!