Austin Justice Coalition

THE BIG (CURBSIDE) BAKE SALE FOR RACIAL JUSTICE

Join local Austin bakers on June 27 as we bake for racial justice. 

HOW DOES A CURBSIDE BAKE SALE WORK?

For the health and safety of our volunteers and supporters we will be providing a streamlined menu of goodies and a quick and easy pickup system - just like grabbing takeout from your favorite restaurant. Make a donation online or drop off cash at the pickup location, then drive-thru for your goodies.

DONATIONS
This sale is by donation. That means you can donate as much or as little as you want and be rewarded with the treats of your choice. Proceeds raised will benefit The Austin Justice Coalition  and Communities of Color United Coalition for Racial Justice, two local groups that are working to fight systemic injustice.

Please note: THIS fundraising page will collect funds for Austin Justice Coalition. Please visit our other fundraising page to donate to Communities of Color United.

PICKUP LOCATIONS

South: Crema Bakery & Cafe
East: Fowler’s Smokin Soul Food
North: TBD

MENU (Available by the half-dozen)
- Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Brownies
- Rice Krispie Treats
- Vegan Iced Sugar Cookies
- Gluten-Free Coconut Macaroons
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
- Grain-Free Vegan Bliss Balls (may contain nuts)

WANT TO BAKE OR VOLUNTEER?
Home bakers, professional bakers, and even non-bakers are all welcome to help!
- Sign up to bake and/or volunteer at a pickup location on sale day using this form: SIGN UP SHEET 
- Join our Volunteer Group on Facebook here: VOLUNTEER GROUP 

DO YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT WANTS TO HELP?
There are lots of ways local businesses can help make our sale a success. Just send us a message to get started.
- Donate a portion of your sales from 6/27 to our fundraiser
- Donate baked goods for the sale
- Donate advertising funds or share our event on social media

-THANK YOU to everyone who donated! We have closed donations through this page, but if you would still like to donate to the Austin Justice Coalition, please visit their website! https://austinjustice.org

In an effort to support our local BIPOC communities, we will be performing works from BIPOC composers as well as taking donations for the Austin Justice Coalition. 100% of donations collected will go directly to the AJC.

(Copied from AJC's site) "Austin Justice Coalition is a Racial Justice Group that educates and builds community power for people of color who live in Austin, Texas that need support, community, and liberation during a time of systemic injustice in America."

If you are unable to donate, please consider listening anyways! This is beautiful music that should be performed and listened to more often.

PROGRAM

Samuel Coleridge-Taylor' Fantasiestucke
1. Prelude
2. Serenade
3. Humoresque

William Grant Still's Lyric Quartet
1. The Sentimental One
2. The Quiet One
3. The Jovial One

Violin 1 Patrice Calixte
Violin 2 Amy Harris
Viola Caiti Coughlan
Cello Hector Moreno

William Grant Still


Born May 11, 1895 

Died December 3, 1978


William Grant Still, considered the “The Dean of African-American Composers” as well as one of the most distinctively American composers. He studied composition and theory at the Oberlin Conservatory and later studied privately with George W. Chadwick and ultra modern composer Edward Varese. He received many awards and accolades as well as broke many glass ceilings. He was the first African American composer to conduct a major American orchestra, to have one of his operas performed by a major opera company, to have one of his operas broadcast on television, and to have his (1st) symphony performed by a major orchestra. He created over 150 works including nine operas, five symphonies, four ballets, as well as many chamber and solo instrumental works. His style is a reflection of both popular jazz music and African American spirituals. 


Samuel Coleridge-Taylor


Born August 15, 1875

Died September 1, 1912


Samuel Coleridge-Taylor was born in London England. He began taking violin lessons from his grandfather at a young age. After his knack for music was obvious, his family paid for him to attend the Royal College of Music. He studied composition and theory under Charles Villiers Stanford and after graduation became a professor at the Crystal Palace School of Music. Early on in his career he completed several tours to the United States. During these tours he became increasingly fascinated with his father’s Sierra Leone Creole heritage. Inspired by Dvorak’s incorporation of Bohemian music into classical and Brahms’ Hungarian incorporation, Coleridge-Taylor began incorporating African elements into his compositions. Despite passing at a very young age, Coleridge-Taylor published an array of works including ballets, symphonies, solo instrumental works, and chamber works. 



The classical world has, for a very long time, overlooked, ignored, and stolen from BIPOC composers and performers. If you are a fan of classical music (or really any music) go seek out BIPOC composers, artists, and performers. Learn about their history and their works. Here is a great resource for exploring underrepresented composers: https://www.composerdiversity.com/about. If anyone has additional resources or information they feel compelled to share, please do.

View the livestream here on Friday 6/5/2020 (or later if you can't make it live)!

-Thank you to Blackerby Stage and Studio for donating the performance space.-