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Celebrate Martin Luther King Day Monday in Austin

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | January 17, 2020

State Rep. La Shawn Ford and the Zeta Phi Beta sorority present the 14th annual family health challenge on Jan. 20 from 9 to 3 p.m. at George Leland School, 512 S. Lavergne St.

Community

See new footage of the day MLK was killed

By AustinTalks | April 3, 2018

Ald. Chris Taliaferro and the South Austin Neighborhood Association will present the documentary from 6:30 to 8 p.m. April 4 at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.

Opinion

The importance of colors

By Rep. La Shawn Ford | May 18, 2017

State Rep. La Shawn Ford urges all of us to work together for a more united and colorful community and country.

Community

Spend Monday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with day of service

By AustinTalks | January 16, 2017

First Defense Legal Aid and the Chicago Westside Branch of the NAACP invite youth and families to the West Side Justice Center, 601 S. California, from 1 to 7:30 p.m.

Community

Continue the legacy of MLK by registering to vote Saturday

By AustinTalks | January 14, 2016

There will also be a job resource fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 16 at Amundsen Park, 6200 W. Bloomingdale.

News

Austin celebrates one-year anniversary of Mandela Road designation

By Terry Dean | July 20, 2015

More than 100 attended the July 18 street party outside Westside Health Authority’s offices.

Community

Occupy Chicago plans week of activities

By AustinTalks | January 13, 2012

On Sunday, community leaders and elected officials will participate in an “Occupy the Dream” event at The Peoples Church.

Community

MLK service will raise money for scholarships

By AustinTalks | January 11, 2012

Third Unitarian Church will hold the annual celebration Sunday at 11 a.m. The benefit luncheon begins at noon.

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