Amara Enyia
West Side youth to learn leadership from adult mentors
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Austin Chamber of Commerce head Amara Enyia is launching the Bridge Initiative, which will connect young people with veteran activists and community leaders.
News
Surviving the street life
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A former gang member hopes to help others by sharing his past troubles.
Community
Local group needs youth mentors
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Circle Urban Ministries is seeking adults to work with 6th through 12th graders.
News
After-school program kicks off new year
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Exelon, ComEd and United Way of Metropolitan Chicago back the initiative, which is seeking more Austin students.
Opinion
Being black in America and CNN documentary
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John W. Fountain III. reflects on a television program about being African-American and writes about his own experiences.
News
Youth organizations demand alternatives to juvenile detention centers
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Elected officials joined the advocates at the Nov. 19 meeting at La Follette Park Field House to hear about the benefits of mentoring and youth councils.
News
Austin views award-winning documentary “The Interrupters”
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The March 5 screening at Austin Town Hall brought residents and activists together with a mission to prevent violence and save lives.
News
Austin siblings solve business puzzle
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The brother-sister duo, part of a five-member team, placed second in a national contest.
Community
Local preschool offers free summer camp
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Registration is still being accepted for the program, which begins June 20 and is geared for 5- to 12-year-olds.
News
Three Austin groups win grants for youth empowerment projects
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The Strawberry Girls, Essie Little Folks Daycare and Because I Care Inc. have been awarded Cricket Community Voices grants.