Kerr Draws EEOC Complaint

Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief Don Smith charges reverse discrimination

"...the City Council; and African-American community leaders such as NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder and the Rev. Sterling Lands...."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Virgin Walks Into a Civil Rights Debate ...

The State Board of Ed circus is back in town

"...member Fidel Acevedo, and Yannis Banks of the Texas NAACP, decrying Barton and Peter Marshall's opinions. Marshall apparently wasn't..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Pearce Meeting Tonight

District seeks community input on saving school and debunks myth of Commissioner Scott's appeal

"...of Pearce." In an open letter to Carstarphen, Austin NAACP Chairman Nelson Linder wrote, "We are disappointed that you..."

July 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Supremes Bail Out

Court ruling lets Voting Rights Act live for another day

"...The Mexican-American Legal Defense & Educational Fund and NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund attorneys who argued against..."

June 26, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Headlines

"...• The Austin chapter of the NAACP held a meeting Tuesday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church..."

May 29, 2009 News Feature

Some Kind of Trifecta?

"...22], a candid quote by Nelson Linder and his NAACP insurance joint [“Quote of the Week”], and a photo..."

May 23, 2009 Postmarks

City Hall Hustle: Fiery Colors

Reorganizing the AFD is about money ... and justice

"...African-American community leaders the Rev. Sterling Lands and Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder. Item 13 would maintain the meager..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...– Austin NAACP's Nelson Linder, on the Austin Fire Depart­ment's diversity debate..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

Eastside Police Shooting: One Man Dead, One Wounded

Officials ask for calm and patience from the community

"...and impartially," he said. Earlier Monday, Brown and local NAACP President Nelson Linder reportedly helped calm the crowd...."

May 15, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Diversion Program for Vets Clears Committee

Bill proposes treatment, not jail, for vets who run afoul of the law

"...attorney offices, the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the NAACP, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and the Texas..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Off the Record

Freddie's Place unplugs, crate digging for Record Store Day, the second coming of Arc Angels, and sitting stage left at Austin City Limits

"...• The Austin chapter of the NAACP canceled its plans to protest outside of Flamingo Cantina..."

April 17, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

If a Downtown venue closes down for the Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays, does it make a sound?

"...Manager Marc Ott and the Austin chapter of the NAACP, among others. A media feeding frenzy ensued...."

April 10, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Point Austin: Madness in Many Packages

From Highland Mall to PACT, the lunatics are at large

"...been addressed months ago, and the suggestion from the NAACP's Nelson Linder that the Expo Center or a similar..."

April 10, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizen's calendar, April 9-16

"...BOYCOTT HIGHLAND MALL RALLY Join Austin NAACP in holding Highland Mall management accountable for its decision..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

Headlines

"...– Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder on Highland Mall's closure during Texas..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature

DOJ: 160 Ways Austin Police Can Improve

Department of Justice issues recommendations for improving APD

"...made in 2004 by Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP and Jim Harrington with the Texas Civil Rights Project,..."

Jan. 9, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Firestorm: Still Burning?

Minority contracting could be the meat of dispute between city manager and Hispanic leaders

"...Nelson Linder, president of the Austin branch of the NAACP. "It was a power grab by the entrenched Hispanic..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Among the bold-faced names read into the record: Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder, newly appointed to the African American..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature

Black Dog Blues: WilCo Shelter Flap Goes National

Before sending it out, perhaps the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter brass should have read aloud its press release advertising “Black is Beautiful” week

"...day unfolded, an outcry resounded coast to coast. Locally, NAACP President Nelson Linder condemned the program in a KXAN..."

June 12, 2008 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

How Much is that Doggy in the Window?

WilCo gets unexpected criticism over animal adoption effort

"...got a call from a local reporter, saying the NAACP had a problem with the promotion. Did she have..."

June 11, 2008 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Naked City

"...the support of the American Bar Association and the NAACP, among others. The county, joined in support by the..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Thompson Wins Ethics Assault

Texas Ethics Commission rejects claim HD 46 challenger broke rules.

"...Nelson Linder (who is also president of the Austin NAACP) made a complaint with the TEC against the Thompson..."

March 2, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Police Beat Stories

Shades of Blue

"...was welcome news for Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP and Jim Harrington of the Texas Civil Rights Project,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...The NAACP has joined the Texas Civil Rights Project in calling..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

APD Shooting: What went down

Officer shoots and kills 25-year-old after scuffle early Sunday in East Austin, Department of Justice to investigate APD's use-of-force tactics

June 8, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Beside the Point

City Council is showing classic old reruns this week

"...of public-safety unions, small-business leaders, the Chamber of Commerce, NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder, and many others – doesn't..."

April 6, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

No Knock and No Crack, Pt. 2

"...shooting is still ongoing, and on April 2 the NAACP announced it would be undertaking its own inquiry into..."

April 4, 2007 News Post by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP, quickly waded in to protest and plan meetings with..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature

A Blue Year: Top 10 APD stories

"...of black suspects using "aggressive actions" against police. Local NAACP President Nelson Linder countered that the APD simply has..."

Jan. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Voter Assistance Hotline

"...of the People for the American Way Foundation, the NAACP, and the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law...."

Nov. 7, 2006 News Post by Lee Nichols

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