From April 8-10, 2019, the LBJ Foundation will host The Summit on Race in America. Civil rights icons will be joined by esteemed leaders, activists, musicians, comedians, and others for open, candid discussions on the failures, progress, and challenges our country faces on race today.

While no exploration of the complex issue of race can be definitive or complete, we hope that in bringing together a myriad of voices, The Summit on Race in America will promote a deeper understanding of the challenges our country faces. In doing so, we also aim not only to strengthen our resolve for meaningful change but to foster greater unity among all Americans.

Attend

Attendance to the summit is free. Tickets are required for attendance, however, a ticket does not guarantee you a seat. Seating is first-come, first-served.

We will have a standby line for each ticketed session. Any empty seats in the auditorium before or during programming will be filled by the standby line. All those in the standby line must have tickets.

Note: If you're a student at The University of Texas at Austin, please sign up for a ticket on HornsLink. Huston-Tillotson University, St. Edward's University, and Austin Community College students, tickets will be managed by your respective school. Visit our summit ticketing page for more details.

If you're unable to secure a ticket, we will have a waitlist line for each session. This line will begin outside on the west side of The Briscoe Center for American History, located directly south of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. Please note: People will be selected out of the waitlist line only after all those from our standby line of ticketholders have been accommodated. We cannot guarantee entrance for any session.

Stay Connected

We highly recommend signing up for summit news. Follow the conversation on social by using the hashtag #LBJSummitonRace. See the latest at lbjsummitonrace.org.

Tune in from afar! Watch the summit live on Facebook or on lbjsummitonrace.org.

Schedule

Full details: Monday, April 8 | Tuesday, April 9 | Wednesday, April 10
Participants and schedule subject to change

When to arrive

• DAY 1 EVENING - APRIL 8
  Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

• DAY 2 MORNING - APRIL 9
  Doors open at 9:45 a.m.

• DAY 2 AFTERNOON - APRIL 9
  Doors open at 12:45 p.m.

• DAY 2 EVENING - APRIL 9
  Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

• DAY 3 MORNING - APRIL 10
  Doors open at 9:45 a.m.

• DAY 3 AFTERNOON - APRIL 10
  Doors open at 12:45 p.m.

• DAY 3 EVENING - APRIL 10
  Doors open at 5:15 p.m.

Location

All programs will take place in the LBJ Auditorium, located on the lower level of the LBJ complex at 2313 Red River St. Primary access to the auditorium will be through the lobby of the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

Parking

We anticipate increased traffic in and out of our parking lots and the UT parking garages. If possible, we encourage you to consider public transportation and/or a ride-sharing service.

General Public

Public parking will be on a limited availability, first-come, first-served basis in the Manor Garage, located at 2017 Robert Dedman Dr., or San Jacinto Garage, located at 2400 San Jacinto Blvd., for a fee of $3 per hour to a daily maximum of $18.

Summit Parking Placard

For those with a summit parking placard, parking will be on a limited availability, first-come, first-served basis in lots #37, #38, and #39. These lot entrances are located directly off Red River Street and in between Dean Keeton Street and Clyde Littlefield Drive. Please be ready to present the parking placard to the parking attendants on duty as you enter the parking lot. Overflow parking will be available in the UT Manor Garage, located at 2017 Robert Dedman Dr., at no charge with your summit parking placard.

ADA Parking

For those needing ADA parking, please utilize the signed ADA parking spaces in lots #37, #38, and #39, located on Red River Street between Dean Keeton Street and Clyde Littlefield Drive. You will not need a summit parking placard for entry into these lots, but you will need either a state issued handicapped placard or a handicapped license plate. These ADA spaces will be limited and on a first-come, first-served basis as well.

ADA Accommodations

For accessibility questions or requests, please email events@lbjfoundation.org or call (512) 721-0176. Please contact us if you will use a wheelchair, will be accompanied by a service dog, or need sign language interpretation services.

Bag Policy

Backpacks, tote bags, or any bag larger than 12 inches in any dimension will not be allowed into the LBJ Auditorium. All bags are subject to search by security personnel, including purses, camera cases, and diaper bags. Those with larger prohibited bags will be turned away. Do not bring any packages that cannot be opened or inspected.

Film and Photography

LBJ Presidential Library and LBJ Foundation events may be filmed and/or photographed. Your attendance constitutes your authorization for the LBJ Presidential Library and the LBJ Foundation to use your photograph, voice, or other likeness for purposes related to the Library and the Foundation, including but not limited to marketing and promotion in both print and electronic forms.