BRAVE/R TOGETHER Phoenix Festival

BRAVE/R TOGETHER seeks to actualize and unleash the spirit of the phoenix in the blighted community which according to a 2019 UT Southwestern report, has the lowest life expectancy of all Texas citizens. Tickets to the Family Festival are FREE and tickets to A Taste of 76104 are $20. To purchase tickets to the taste or claim your free ticket to the Family Festival, visit www.bravertogether.org/phoenix.

Segments of 76104 are in a food desert, and many residents live well below the poverty level. Meanwhile, the health and dietary dilemma is exacerbated by the lack of accessible healthcare, well-paying jobs, and the epidemic of affordable housing. Because of inequities promulgated by structural and systemic racism, BRAVE/R TOGETHER strives to harness the community’s great growth potential and create equity in education, fight for fairness in job opportunities, champion accessibility to healthcare and affordability in housing. This festival provides a beacon of hope by and brings joy to a community once again on the rise.

“Phoenix Fest” affords residents of the historic Southside, Hillside and Morningside communities the chance to witness firsthand the renewal, revitalization and rebirth of the once bustling corridor of entrepreneurship, economic expansion and cultural expression at Evans Avenue. The 76104 Phoenix Festival Is inspired by a community on the rise, not through flames but through justice and joy. The two-part festival amplifies their everyday commitment to the community with a dynamic “Family Festival” of arts, entertainment, information and inspiration from 10 AM-2 PM and a food festival, “A Taste of 76104” from 3PM- 6 PM. The Family Festival features several interactive areas designed to engage and promote healthy living.

• The Grove- Workout and Healthy Lifestyle Activities Featuring Fitness Classes and Wellness Workshops
• Kidz Korner- Our Dedicate Space for Children with Arts and Crafts, Games and Educational Activities
• Market Plaza- Fresh Produce, Handmade Goods and Local Products from Farmers and Other Local Vendors
• Resource Row-Connecting Citizens to Information About Community Services, Job Resources and Social Services
• Healthy Avenue- Health Resource Providers Conducting FREE Health Screenings, Wellness Checks and Other Health Related Information

A Taste of 76104 Consists of four Featured Chefs, a Drink Specialist and a Dessert Chef. Tickets to the Taste of 76104 are $20 and can be purchased at www.bravertogether.org/phoenix.