Community
Faith leaders denounce Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action
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West Side ministers Ira Acree and Marshall Hatch condemned last week’s ruling that strikes down affirmative action in college admissions.
Community
Check out Austin Eats’ list of events for July
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There are opportunities to volunteer, shop, get free food and more for the next month in Austin.
Community
Something brewing in Austin
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Urban Essentials Coffee Cafe, 5300 W. Chicago Ave., held a soft opening on Juneteenth, with plans for a formal grand opening sometime in mid-July. But in the meantime, the Cafe is still open for business.
Community
Get free legal help Tuesday in Austin
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Meet with an attorney at no cost from 4 to 6 p.m. on June 27 at Hope Community Church, 5900 W. Iowa St. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Community
Breaking the stigma of Black men’s mental health
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Register now for the event, which will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 24 at Michele Clark Magnet High School, 5101 W. Harrison St.
Community
Let your voices be heard
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The Good Neighbor Campaign is hosting a listening session at 2 p.m. June 20.
News
Farmers market at Austin Town Hall kicks off
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Stop by the farmers market at 5610 W. Lake St. on Thursday afternoons. Three other farmers markets also are open this summer on the West Side.
Community
Job fair Friday
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The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 16 at 5101 W. Harrison.
Community
Illinois drivers can’t be pulled over for items on windows, mirror
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Austin lawmaker La Shawn Ford pushed the proposal, which will ban police from stopping a vehicle solely because there is an item hanging from the rearview mirror, windshield or side windows. The law will take effect Jan. 1, 2024.
Community
Women’s choral group to perform Sunday in Austin
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The C21 Women’s Ensemble, in its sixth season, will be performing Sunday at the Columbus Park Refectory.