AustinTalks | Page 4 | black | AustinTalks

This isn’t the African-American dream

Racism persists and is a problem for everyone, not just blacks, writes columnist John W. Fountain III.

One man shares the journey he began last weekend.

The Black Economic Empower Rally (BEER) focused its attention last weekend on the clothing store Second Time The Charm Boutique.

Local leader urges African Americans to continue to support black-owned businesses in the community.

In the wake of the Ferguson decision, Greater St. John Church hosted a community meeting earlier this month.

Local residents will discuss Chicago’s response to Ferguson from 6 to 8 p.m. at Greater St. John Bible Church, 1256 N. Waller.

Dwayne Truss explains why he thinks black pastors should not be endorsing Jim Oberweis for U.S. Senate and Bruce Rauner for governor.

Read columnist John W. Fountain III’s take on what’s happening in Ferguson.

The Trayvon Martin case doesn’t surprise, but it wounds, writes commentator John W. Fountain III.

John W. Fountain III. reflects on a television program about being African-American and writes about his own experiences.