Bernie Sanders speaking at Trinity University next week

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Vermont Sen. and former Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will join the populist group Our Revolution Texas for a speaking event at Trinity University on Friday.

Sanders will speak at the gathering, scheduled for 7:30-9:30 p.m. in Laurie Auditorium at 1 Trinity Place.

Those wishing to attend must reserve tickets online. Admission is free.

Sanders’ visit is aimed at helping Our Revolution Texas build “a strong progressive movement,” according to a news release distributed by the populist group. The event is being sponsored by Our Revolution Texas and a student organization, the Trinity Progressives.

Others set to speak are former Texas Agriculture Commissioner Jim Hightower and Our Revolution President Nina Turner.

The speakers will address income inequality, climate change, racial justice and the building of political movements for change, according to the registration page for the event.

Sanders, Hightower and Turner will arrive at Trinity University after attending an at-capacity Our Revolution fundraiser in San Antonio. The three will depart the following morning for Lubbock, where they will speak at another Our Revolution Texas event at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center from 1-2:30 p.m.

Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium seats around 2,700 people.

For more information, visit the Trinity Progressives’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TrinityProgressives.