NAACP Blindsided by Condemnation of Longtime Offices

After spending a year in a portable office, the NAACP feels the rug pulled out from under them

"...After 57 years at 1717 E. 12th, Austin's branch of the NAACP had the rug pulled out..."

June 3, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

NAACP Issues “Clarion Call” to City Government

Linder challenges city to “quit talking” about equity and “send money”

"...In a Thursday morning City Hall press conference, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder excoriated Mayor Steve Adler and..."

Aug. 10, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Point Austin: Ribbonless

On or off the dais, looking for a little wisdom along Austin's color line

"...to investigate the quality of life for African-Americans in Austin and make recommendations to the council. The committee proposal,..."

April 22, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Quality of Life for Blacks in Austin: Going Beyond Midtown

The city's treatment of blacks – both governmentally and culturally – is questioned

"...destroyed the Midtown Live nightclub continued last week when Austin Police Chief Stan Knee and City Manager Toby Futrell..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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

"...activists gathered on Friday, Sept. 20, to call on Austin ISD leaders to think about how the district's police..."

Sept. 27, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Excessive Force Has Increased, NAACP Leader Says

Groups ask DOJ to reopen APD investigation

"...complaint about excessive force and other issues at the Austin Police Department, Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP and..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: MUD in Your Eye

Northwest Austin suburb chal­lenges the Voting Rights Act

"...website, the folks in Canyon Creek, a tony suburban Austin subdivision just this side of Lakeline Mall, enjoy "the..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Tased and Confused

When the APD falls in love with Tasers, it's the Eastside that gets shocked

"...we can credit at least one death in an Austin police incident to lack of a Taser, and one..."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...Sophia King was a victim of the system before Austin police ever showed up at her door. She was..."

June 21, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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 Teen’s Small Business Raises Funds for COVID-19 Relief

nutssosweet goes from Jennifer Fang's kitchen to your snack drawer

"...massive disruption of the traditional job market. Here in Austin, one 16-year-old girl has launched an entrepreneurial project for..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Food Post by Naomi Brady

Austin Resident Named in Texas Voter Purge Debacle, Files Suit

"They basically accused me of committing fraud"

"...When Austin resident Julieta Garibay learned Texas Secretary of State David..."

Feb. 5, 2019 News Post by Mary Tuma

Ken Paxton Seeks to Remove Eight of Austin’s Planning Commissioners

Lawsuit will target volunteer appointees in violation of City Charter

"...Texas Office of the Attorney General has officially entered Austin’s land use debate...."

July 3, 2018 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: Nothing From Something

In Austin politics, the more things change, the more they stay the same

"...were asked to wager on single-member districts for future Austin City Coun­cils, I wouldn't make that bet. While there's..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Hanging Together or Apart

Sanders vote less about money than community, race, and justice

"...Well, now they've got plenty of time – although..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Michael King

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...Department of Justice has made 160 recommendations to improve Austin Police Department policies and procedures, as part of the..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin Police, Where Are They?

"...Dear Editor, I applaud the Austin NAACP for taking a stance against the police. I..."

Feb. 17, 2004 Postmarks

NAACP and LULAC: Texas Education System Violates Federal Law

State board members say they're just whining

"...submittal, signed by Gary Bledsoe, president of the Texas NAACP, and Joey D. Cardenas Jr., director of Texas LULAC,..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Feature by Michael King

Point Austin: Back to the Color Line

Texas turns back the clock on racial justice

"...was one reaction I had to the recent Texas NAACP and League of United Latin American Citizens complaint to..."

Dec. 31, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Opinion: When It Comes to Health Care in Austin, There Can Be No Equity Without Accountability

Opinion: It's time for the Travis County Commissioners Court to order an independent performance audit of Central Health

"...ground on replacing two clinics in Eastern Travis County, Austinites might want to hold their applause. Health Equity First,..."

April 22, 2022 Column by Nelson Linder

Point Austin: A Life of Quality

In the shadow of another tragedy, the city takes a step toward justice

"...ad hoc coalition of African-American community organizations, including the Austin Area Urban League, the Capital City African American Chamber..."

July 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Astroturf and Grass

More than one way to spark a demonstration

"...in town last week of a couple of hundred Austinites joining the NAACP-sponsored Saturday morning protest at Highland Mall..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Michael King

'Chronicle' Is too Frustrating. Wake Up Austin!

"...I've become more frustrated with the Chronicle weekly [“Point Austin,” News, April 10]. Not only did he slam Alex..."

April 13, 2009 Postmarks

Point Austin: Beside the Point

City Council notes

"...waiting for post-funeral, 2pm Citizen Communications – including the NAACP's Nelson Linder – to remind the council of its..."

April 15, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...The pitfalls of Austin's pool system are so enduring that they have inspired..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

'Point Austin' Missed Point

"...Dear Editor, Re: “Point Austin: Expiation Day” [News, March 11]: It's a miracle. Michael..."

March 15, 2011 Postmarks

Point Austin: Beside the Point: City Council Notes

City Hall notebook

"...city demographer Ryan Robinson – the council heard from Austin Police Department Asst. Chief Cathy Ellison about the APD's..."

April 1, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Endorsed!

Take a long look at the 'Chronicle' opinions – and then leap

"...and last week for the state convention of the NAACP. The most recent apparition was remarkable – as though..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Column by Michael King

"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

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

Dallas Acid blows some bubbles, KUTX remembers the Armadillo, and more music for the moment

"...Austin's ambient synth trio of Linda Beecroft, Michael Gerner, and..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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