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Opinion

The danger of a single story

By Rasheena Fountain | December 11, 2014

What did Darren Wilson and Michael Brown assume, wonders writer Rasheena Fountain.

Opinion

The ongoing threat of violence

By Rasheena Fountain | July 2, 2014

Teens yearn for some freedom this summer, but their concerned parents keep them close.

Opinion

Dissolution of the African-American family

By Rasheena Fountain | October 29, 2013

Children suffer, our communities are in bad shape, and we are in crisis, writes one former Austin resident.

Opinion

The lost voices of children

By Rasheena Fountain | May 9, 2013

The needs of the world’s youngest citizens must be taken into account if the world is to be a safer, better place, writes Rasheena Fountain.

Opinion

The love and loss of grandma

By Rasheena Fountain | December 28, 2012

Rasheena Fountain reflects on her grandmother’s warmth, with a message that all can learn from her values, which were seen in her garden and across the neighborhood.

Opinion

Who controls women’s rights?

By Rasheena Fountain | May 1, 2012

Columnist Rasheena Fountain writes about progress by women over time and her fear of regression from barriers built by contemporary issues females face.

Opinion

Parents can perpetuate bullying

By Rasheena Fountain | December 22, 2011

Commentator Rasheena Fountain urges readers to do a better job of protecting children, especially from homophobia.

Opinion

Who gets to say that?

By Rasheena Fountain | September 19, 2011

Rasheena Fountain writes about being black today and her thoughts on the use of a long-debated word.

Opinion

Teenage pregnancy and single motherhood: Now what?

By Rasheena Fountain | June 10, 2011

A former Austin resident made it through her teen years without having a baby but not grapples with the challenges of being mom and dad.

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