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A post-election discussion in Austin

AUSTIN, MN (KTTC-TV) -- The election is over.and many people are still debating the important issues.

A non-profit group in Austin is making sure peoples' voices continue to be heard.

The Welcome Center is beginning its first of many events that'll allow citizens to gather and discuss local and national issues in a casual setting.

One organization is building off Tuesday's Presidential Election by holding a post-election discussion.

Organizer Jeb Middlebrook "There's no specific agenda we're really creating a safe space for people to come together to meet one another."

Rapper Jeb Middlebrook in partnership with the Welcome Center's Liliana Sylvestry expect the discussion will bring people together.

Jeb says,"Communities that are inclusive and welcoming can be positive for everybody regardless of your background."

Sylvestry adds that the new presidential administration will bring inclusiveness.

Executive director Liliana Silvestry says, "Not only is this part of a complete change with this election, it's going to bring so many other things that we should be together and start working on opportunities."

And Thursday afternoon, Austin residents gathered at the Coffee House on Main Street for music and casual discussion.

Middlebrook, who is an Austin native, says this event is for everybody.

Jeb says,"For young, old, new residents, longer residents in Austin to invision, you know, what kind of communities do we want to build on a local level and coming together to have this conversation."

Organizers say they want people to talk about the issues locally and nationally.

Liliana says, "Conversation, like he says, communicating with each other our thoughts , sharing our experiences. It's the way to go."

Organizers say this is the first of many events they plan to host.

They haven't announced any future dates, but people can expect more meetings.