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Austin group to hold open house Saturday

By AustinTalks | September 11, 2020

A House in Austin, which builds connections and supports families with small children on the West Side, will hold a ribbon-cutting at 1:15 p.m. Sept. 12 at 533 N. Pine Ave.

Community

Austin residents affected by violence invited to dinner

By AustinTalks | September 14, 2018

Anyone who has lost a loved one to violence is invited Monday night to this free event, which has been organized by state Rep. La Shawn Ford.

Community

PCC birth center to co-host night out for new moms

By AustinTalks | June 29, 2017

The event, which includes dinner and a speaker, will be held Thursday, June 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at New Moms, 5317 W. Chicago Ave.

Community

Good neighbor campaign to meet Tuesday

By AustinTalks | November 13, 2016

Residents are invited to join neighborhood groups, local churches, elected officials and others working to support West Side youth at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at 5437 W. Division St.

Community

Helping female veterans

By AustinTalks | March 10, 2015

The Women’s Business Development Center (WBDC) will host the first of three events from 6 to 8 p.m. March 11 at Goodcity, 5049 W. Harrison St.

News

Local residents support another black-owned business

By Terry Dean | March 3, 2015

The Black Economic Empower Rally (BEER) focused its attention last weekend on the clothing store Second Time The Charm Boutique.

Community

Support a black-owned business this Saturday

By AustinTalks | February 23, 2015

Participate in the Black Economic Empowerment Rally 1 p.m. Feb. 28 at Second Times the Charm Boutique, 5303 W. Chicago. Ave.

Opinion

Austin activist questions ministers’ support of GOP candidates

By Dwayne Truss | October 16, 2014

Dwayne Truss explains why he thinks black pastors should not be endorsing Jim Oberweis for U.S. Senate and Bruce Rauner for governor.

News

Annie Bell Fragrances nets $1,000 in 2 hours of black economic empowerment rally

By Austin Weekly News | October 8, 2014

It’s the third such event sponsored by the Austin African American Business Networking Association.

Community

Another new business in Austin

By Malcolm Crawford | October 3, 2014

The head of the Austin African American Business Networking Association urges the community to support Annie Bell Fragrances 1 p.m. Oct. 4.

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