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This year, Kwanzaa will be held from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Each day, The Black Mall will live stream a five-hour celebration, from 4 to 9 p.m.
The 30th annual event – which will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 12th at Columbus Park Refectory – will include Christmas gifts for children 12 and under. Space is limited to the first 200 families; the deadline to register is Monday, Dec. 7.
While COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the city, there are still some safe options to celebrate Halloween in Austin and the nearby suburbs. Don’t forget to wear your mask!
For many Austin residents, celebrating the Fourth of July means fireworks, lighting up the grill and time with family and friends – but it’s not a celebration of independence. That day was celebrated on June 19th.
AustinTalks wishes you and your family a safe holiday weekend. We greatly appreciate your support.
West Side organizations hosted events in celebration of Juneteenth on Friday. Commemorating Juneteenth this year was seen as especially important in the wake of the national movements sparked by the police killing of George Floyd.
There are a number of activities being held throughout Chicago’s West Side to mark Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States.
Michele Clark Academic Prep Magnet High School has organized a classic vehicle parade that kicks off at 11 a.m. May 23. To promote life, uplift the human spirit, champion physical safety and support mental health, Saturday’s parade is the culminating event in the high school’s unity week.