Austin Justice Coalition Gets Grant

$20,000 in funding will allow AJC to "advance justice"

"...Some good news for the Austin Justice Coalition: Last week, the Alliance for Boys and..."

Aug. 10, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Austin Justice Coalition's "Breathe: The Fight Continues" Rally & Vigil at Huston-Tillotson University

"...Austinites gathered at Huston-Tillotson University on April 22, 2021 for..."

April 23, 2021 Photo Gallery

Austin Justice Coalition's Chas Moore Keeps Fighting for Black and Brown Lives

"...That's how it was on June 7, when the Austin Justice Coalition convened its Black Austin Rally and March..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Features Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Justice Coalition x DORF: Online Art Auction

Raising funds, razing injustice, spreading art everywhere

"...who’ve donated their works to this fundraiser for the Austin Justice Coalition. It's an auction of original art, to..."

June 5, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Education Austin Calls Out AISD Police

Austin Justice Coalition, the NAACP, the Transgender Education Network of Texas, and more insist on “roundtable discussion” to address policing in schools

"...A coalition of community activists gathered on Friday, Sept. 20, to..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Chief Brian Manley Announces Retirement

Manley's 30-year career with APD will end March 28

"...Austin Police Chief Brian Manley will retire on March 28,..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

How Did a Weeks-Old Justice Advocacy Group Catch the Ear of Police?

Longtime criminal justice advocates wonder why Austin police are so keen to work with the nascent JUST America

"...brought onstage for a June 11 press conference with Austin Police Department Chief Brian Manley to announce a suite..."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

God Don't Like Ugly: Austin Faith Leaders Unite to Smite Prop B

But big money’s rolling in to back camping ban campaign

"...More than 70 Austin faith leaders have ramped up their opposition to Proposition..."

April 27, 2021 News Post by Benton Graham

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

With State Police Leaving Austin for the Border, APD Calls It a Success

But when will APD show their work?

"...about the City Council’s recent Public Safety Committee meeting: Austin police are very pleased with the Texas Department of..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Queer Eye Is Casting in Austin (Supposedly)

Is this your chance to receive a “make-better” from the Fab Five?

"...Know somebody in Austin who could benefit from a French tuck or two?..."

Dec. 17, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...Greg Casar’s final Austin City Council meeting on February 3 was a subdued..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Music, Spirituality, and Social Justice Meet at New Story Festival

Three-day mash-up offers holistic approach to change

"...mash-up of music, spirituality, art, and environmental and social justice activism that begins this Friday, March 29, on the..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Austin Police Consider Community Reforms

After a year spent making headlines APD prioritizes policing equity

"..."The Science of Policing Equity: Measuring Fairness in the Austin Police Department." Most of the findings already appeared in..."

Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Black Austin Rally and March for Black Lives at Huston-Tillotson and Texas State Capitol

"...Thousands gathered on June 7, 2020 for the Austin Justice Coalition's Black Austin Rally and March for Black..."

June 8, 2020 Photo Gallery

Here's How Austin's Last-Minute City Budget Battles Played Out

How advocates' calls for action were and weren't answered

"...Council Member Vanessa Fuentes); additional funding to ensure the Austin Police Department can continue employing 10 Victim Services counselors,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin Police Funding Restored; Is It Too Much, or Not Enough?

The 2020 city budget finds itself coming full circle

"...Last July, as anger with the Austin Police Department washed over the city's budget deliberations, the..."

July 30, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fatima Mann Reigns Over Austin Pride

Activist and Pride grand marshal wants to include every member of the rainbow alphabet

"...August, she can be seen walking the streets of Austin barefoot, because she says it makes her a better..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...The upcoming May 1 special election provides Austinites with an opportunity to fundamentally change the structure of..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin on Forefront of Addressing Excessive Force Used by Police During Protests

Shock and awe at mass indictment in Black Lives Matter protest shootings

"...Austin continues to address the excessive force used by police..."

Feb. 25, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Young Community Organizers Unite Over Equitable Land Use in Austin

Planning Our Communities offers perspective on the city’s new land development code

"...for communities of color and working class people in Austin" through advocacy and outreach. Although not a formal political..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

No Justice. No Peace.

Picking up the pieces after a week of terror

"...in Baton Rouge hadn't even begun to process. The Austin Justice Coalition and Black Lives Matter planned a Givens..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...One of the most consequential trials in Austin history began this week, as attorneys spent hours selecting..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Before Briefly Leaving, DPS Mostly Arrested People of Color in East Austin

DPS troopers invited back to town

"...between the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Austin Police Department, set to resume July 2, a common..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Black Artists Matter & Kenny Dorham Murals in East Austin

"...Austin Justice Coalition and Capitol View Arts installed a multiblock..."

June 19, 2020 Photo Gallery

Austin at Large: Surprise, Surprise, Surprise

Big dumb mud puddles of racism, right there beneath our feet

"...cohort – the middle-aged, middle-class, managerial white men of Austin – is fond of words that start with N...."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

"...grieving for her son who was recently killed by Austin police, stood before a crowd gathered at Huston­-Tillotson University..."

Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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