Residents to Vote for Hotel Occupancy Tax Allocation, Soccer

County, city grapple for hotel dollars

"...On Aug. 13, local NAACP President Nelson Linder filed a lawsuit against the city on behalf..."

Aug. 23, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Equity Office Complaint Spurs Racial Tension

One probe may spark another

"...an investigation because someone files a complaint," said President Nelson Linder. During an Aug. 9 press conference at City..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: Astroturf and Grass

More than one way to spark a demonstration

"...Perhaps partly for these reasons, the NAACP's Nelson Linder was no longer talking boycott on Saturday and..."

April 17, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Highland Mall Hysteria Over Texas Relays

Has reaction to Relays weekend revealed Austin's true colors?

"...there is incompetent; I think that's fairly clear," said Nelson Linder, president of the Austin branch of the NAACP...."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Point Austin: No Bill

Grand jury clears APD's Olsen, but questions remain

"...plenty of larger questions. Immediately after the no-bill announcement, Nelson Linder of the Austin chapter of the National Association..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Unsuspended Judgments

Battle lines drawn over the police shooting of Kevin Brown

"...National Association for the Advancement of Colored People President Nelson Linder and members of Brown's family said, and it..."

June 15, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

The DA catches heat from Jessie Owens' mother and from the NAACP

"...specific evidence to support that charge. On Jan. 20, Nelson Linder, head of the Austin chapter of the NAACP,..."

Jan. 30, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

"A different brand of law enforcement" doesn't have to be a bad thing.

"...leader Dorothy Turner, NOKOA Publisher Akwasi Evans, NAACP head Nelson Linder. They were not satisfied with City Hall's elaborate..."

Nov. 28, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Sterling Lands' New Mission

Sterling Lands II and the Eastside Social Action Coalition fight for equity in Austin's public schools.

"...said coalition member and newly elected Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder. "The black community has never been taken seriously..."

Jan. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Tivoli Systems supports smart growth with its move to a desired development zone; Nelson Linder announces his candidacy against willie lewis for city council; the austin lesbian gay political caucus makes its endorsements; cherrywood neighborhood assn. supports depressing i-35 lanes.

"..."Hollywood" Henderson, but it gained another in insurance agent Nelson Linder. Chances are most of you have never heard..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature

Finally ... Cole Declares for Mayor

Local leaders help kickoff campaign

"...meaning for her. Her three now-grown sons – Femi, Nelson, and Marcus – had each attended the school, and..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

"Strong-Mayor" Proposal Divides Austin's Progressives

Power to the people?

"...homelessness, police issues – to lead the way," says Nelson Linder, co-chair of the leadership committee of APR and..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

When Did the Single-Family Home Go From Being the American Dream to an Urbanist Nightmare?

One policy wonk's view of how we got here

"...King and Seth Fowler, Susana Almanza of PODER, and Nelson Linder, head of the local NAACP chapter. Almanza and..."

Feb. 7, 2020 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Redistricting: Devils and Details

The ICRC attempts to increase minority representation

"...a Hispanic population of over 50%. Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder called the LULAC map "insulting." He said he..."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Elizabeth Pagano

Much Heat, Some Light at Forum on APD Shooting

APD Chief Art Acevedo comes under sharp questioning at town hall forum

"...put an end to injustice. The concluding speaker was Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP, who urged the audience..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Panel Reviews Fatal Police Shooting

Officers should be fired, NAACP leader says

"...20-year-old Byron Carter should be fired, Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder told the Citizen Review Panel Monday night. "They..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

"...On Wednesday, March 9, City Auditor Kenneth Mory notified Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP that the city attorney..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature

Point Austin: Hanging Together or Apart

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

"...racial lines. Online trolls are demanding Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder's ouster, after Linder denounced the vote as a..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Column by Michael King

City Hall Hustle: Fiery Colors

Reorganizing the AFD is about money ... and justice

"...leaders the Rev. Sterling Lands and Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder. Item 13 would maintain the meager diversity in..."

May 22, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

'Chronicle' Is too Frustrating. Wake Up Austin!

"...goes on at Highland Mall during the Texas Relays. Nelson Linder's NAACP publicity stunt is just that. Having worked..."

April 13, 2009 Postmarks

APD's Stan Knee Goes East – Way East

After nine years, APD Chief Stan Knee steps down and moves – to Afghanistan

"..."He's done some impressive things," said Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder. "For example, he's reduced significantly the number of..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...cities with significant numbers of Hurricane Katrina evacuees, said Nelson Linder, president of the NAACP's Austin branch at 1704..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

Clark Autopsy Released – APD and Tasers Exonerated?

Questions – and lawsuits – still linger over Taser use

"...on Clark's blood cell sickling and eventual heart failure. Nelson Linder of the Austin NAACP has expressed skepticism of..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature 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

"...more dispersed throughout the city's neighborhoods.) Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder notes that migration from East Austin means that..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Better Training: An RX for APD

Police think-tank offers advice on use of force, community outreach

"...Nelson Linder, president of the Austin chapter of the NAACP,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A Shining Star Goes Dark

A tragedy at Reagan High School evokes a mother's courageous response.

"...community leaders. In addition to Lands, local NAACP President Nelson Linder, Herman Lessard of the Austin Area Urban League,..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bringing Body Cameras Into Focus

Public Safety Committee considers new technology

"...Austin Police Association President Ken Casaday; local NAACP President Nelson Linder; Police Monitor Margo Frasier; and Ely Reyes, commander..."

Sept. 29, 2015 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Body Cameras for APD, but When?

Likely two-year timeline before full implementation

"...NAACP Austin President Nelson Linder told the commission that he was bothered by..."

April 28, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

The Race Begins -- With Race

"...up. (Last week's kickoff conference was postponed.) Campaign Manager Nelson Linder, who's also head of the NAACP's Austin chapter,..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Celia Israel Makes "Exploratory" Move Toward 2022 Mayor's Race

State rep not seeking a fifth term in Texas House

"...along her way - people like Austin NAACP leader Nelson Linder, former Rep. Glen Maxey, arts advocate Martha Cotera,..."

Sept. 22, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

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