Founded Feb. 12, 1909, the NAACP is the nation's oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization. Its more than a half-million members and supporters throughout the United States and the world are the premier advocates for civil rights in their communities, campaigning for equal opportunity and conducting voter mobilization.
Check out our blog! Austin is a fast-growing city.
According to the U.S. Census bureau, in the last five years, our city has grown faster – percentage-wise – than every other big metro city in our country except Charlotte, North Carolina. And still, the percentage of African-American residents is on the decline. But that doesn't mean the black population in Austin, Texas is inconsequential to our city's appeal, success, and future. Check out our blog each week to read about all the many ways Austin's black population is a necessary thread in the tapestry of of our town.
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Branch President Nelson Linder frequently post updates on Facebook. Click here to see what he's sharing today.
(Also, stay tuned for information about our chapter's new Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.)
(Also, stay tuned for information about our chapter's new Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages.)
Rep. Dawnna Dukes speaking at the 2017 MLK Day March & Rally at the Capitol in Austin.
In The NewsStatesman: Austin Community College honored for innovation |
Austin Branch NAACP Accomplishments
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By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz - American-Statesman Staff
For community colleges, few honors match getting a seat on the board of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
The prestigious association, founded in 1968, limits its board of directors to 20 members. A college can’t apply for a seat; rather, it must be nominated when a vacancy occurs. Then it must submit a detailed “self-study” to make its case, host a site visit by league officials and be approved by a vote of the board.
For community colleges, few honors match getting a seat on the board of the League for Innovation in the Community College.
The prestigious association, founded in 1968, limits its board of directors to 20 members. A college can’t apply for a seat; rather, it must be nominated when a vacancy occurs. Then it must submit a detailed “self-study” to make its case, host a site visit by league officials and be approved by a vote of the board.
"A black leader questions, ‘Haven’t we talked enough?’"
By Juan Castillo, Austin American-Statesman
You’ll excuse Nelson Linder if his heart is heavy and his mind is weary.
Consoling the families of African-Americans shot and killed by Austin police exacts a toll like that. He’s been doing it for 17 years as president of the Austin NAACP, and on Thursday, Linder found himself in that wrenching situation yet once more, meeting with the family of a woman shot dead by police the night before in South Austin. Officers said she tried to run them over and approached one with a knife. The woman’s pastor said she lived with mental illness.
You’ll excuse Nelson Linder if his heart is heavy and his mind is weary.
Consoling the families of African-Americans shot and killed by Austin police exacts a toll like that. He’s been doing it for 17 years as president of the Austin NAACP, and on Thursday, Linder found himself in that wrenching situation yet once more, meeting with the family of a woman shot dead by police the night before in South Austin. Officers said she tried to run them over and approached one with a knife. The woman’s pastor said she lived with mental illness.
City of Austin to move forward with police body cameras after court ruling. Fox 7 Austin reports.
By Jennifer Kendall
The Austin Police Department is one step closer to outfitting all patrol officers with body cameras.
“We need cameras. Evidence shows that and, by the way, we're the last large major city in Texas, Austin, Texas, still called progressive Austin, to get body cameras,” said Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder.
Linder’s reasons for wanting the cameras have remained the same.
The Austin Police Department is one step closer to outfitting all patrol officers with body cameras.
“We need cameras. Evidence shows that and, by the way, we're the last large major city in Texas, Austin, Texas, still called progressive Austin, to get body cameras,” said Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder.
Linder’s reasons for wanting the cameras have remained the same.
