Community
Take part in this year’s Juneteenth celebration
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A planning meeting will be held 6 p.m. May 8 at Sankofa Cultural Arts & Business Center.
Community
Austin teen brings poetry to Chicago schools – and beyond
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In a recent Chicago Tribune story, 19-year-old Malcolm London shares his passion for the written word and tells his story from growing up on the West Side to his recent appearance on national television.
News
Austin youth honored at community film festival
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Students from the Academy of Scholastic Achievement were recognized for their work, as were others from across the city.
Community
Fundraiser held today for Juneteenth festival
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Help retire the debt for this year’s festival and raise money for next year. If you can’t make it today, your help is still needed.
Opinion
Where are Austin’s street festivals, outdoor events?
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One local resident urges local elected officials to make sure the city’s most-populated neighborhood benefits from summer celebrations. What do you think?
News
Summer festival planned for West Side
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Organizers of Juneteenth the African American Independence Day Festival (JAAIDF) will hold another planning meeting Saturday at Garfield Park, where the event will be held June 18-22.
Community
Good turnout and good weather for last Saturday’s music festival
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A few hundred people enjoyed the 10th annual Somethin’ Good in the Hood last weekend. Watch our video story.