election 2019
Austin students served as judges for historical election
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Twelve students from Orr Academy High School, including three Austin teens, worked the polls on April 2.
Community
Bringing the young and old together
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Saturday’s event will feature presentations and mini-workshops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; activities will start at Root Riot Harambee Garden, 500 N. Waller Ave., and additional presentations will take place at GlennArt Farm, 5749 W. Midway Park, and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 5710 W. Midway Park.
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.
Community
Young people to compete in public speaking
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The fifth annual competition will be held 6 to 8 p.m. March 19 at BUILD Inc., 5100 W. Harrison St.
Community
Youth compete in public speaking contest
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Cheer on young people who will be competing for a scholarship 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at BUILD headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St.
News
Six community members vying for two spots on Young Elementary’s LSC
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Winners of the April 18 election will help the school’s staff determine how to plan the longer day.
Opinion
It’s not easy being young and black in Oak Park
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One woman shares her thoughts about how her friend, a youth, black youth from Austin, has been treated. This piece was originally published in the Wednesday Journal.