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Building black wealth through homeownership

By Jordyn Harrison | October 20, 2021

The Kehrein Center for the Arts hosted a symposium last weekend on the importance of building Black wealth in Austin. Community leaders discussed the current housing situation and what it will take for change.

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Austin, Oak Park residents invited to participate in “on the table” discussion

By AustinTalks | May 9, 2017

Participants will discuss multiracial coalitions and racial integration at the free dinner May 16th at the Columbus Park Refectory.

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Grants available to remodel apartment buildings

By Cara Ball | October 2, 2014

The Austin Ascending Project’s aim is to promote the West Side as a desirable community where people of all races can live and value each other.

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