Whither Rosewood Courts?

The fight to save the first public housing complex for African-Ameri­cans in the U.S

"...historical importance as the first public housing complex for African-Ameri­cans in the U.S. After heavy lobbying from then-Congressman Lyndon..."

Jan. 31, 2014 News Feature by Lizzie Jespersen

Department of Justice Initiates Inquiry into AFD

Fire department hiring woes continue

"...a pattern or practice of discrimination against Hispanics and African Americans," in violation of Title VII of the Civil..."

April 25, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Toni Tipton-Martin Attends Let's Move Anniversary Celebration

Local food and nutrition activist is guest at the White House

"...created a pop-up art exhibit featuring historic images of African-American cooks. Installations of the exhibit around the country engage..."

March 29, 2013 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Point Austin: 'No Bueno'

Court says the Lege still trampling on voting rights

"...into the next decade is to pretend Hispanic and African-American voters don't exist – at least not on an..."

Sept. 7, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Sisters of the Skin

A heartfelt community theatre production that aims to rescue a lost tale of Civil War courage

"...by Rodnesha K. Green – describes the deaths of African captives aboard a slave ship, the lights behind the..."

May 18, 2012 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

Civics 101

Calendar of civic events, Oct. 27-Nov. 4

"...MEMORIAL The city dedicates a memorial honoring Austin's first African-Ameri­can firefighters. 10am-1pm. Carver Museum & Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina...."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Column

New Map Poses Challenges for Huber

"...voters as possible, just as Davis can plead for African-Americans. Even with all of that lurking in the back..."

Sept. 2, 2011 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Come Together

Latino poets building a community at CantoMundo

"...civil rights movement. Patterned after Cave Canem and Kundiman (African-American and Asian-American poetry collectives, respectively), CantoMundo is culturally rooted..."

July 1, 2011 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

National Treasure

Reflections on John Sayles' America

"...Sayles is among the rarest types of American creative talents in that over the course of 30..."

May 13, 2011 Books Feature by Louis Black

City Hall Hustle: It's Not Easy Being Single

For the seventh time ... the SMD devil is in the details

"...diminution of the black vote. Despite knowing "that the African-American community is divided on this issue," she noted her..."

May 6, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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