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Austin police oversight examined

6/28/2018

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As the Austin Police Department continues to work without a contract, city council Tuesday will hear plans to rework the police oversight model that falls under the police monitor's office. Read more from KXAN here.
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Citizen petition demands city audit

6/25/2018

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A politically diverse group of activists is behind an effort to force the city of Austin to submit to a comprehensive audit of its operations. Read more in the Austin Monitor here.
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Snapshot: Juneteenth Parade

6/22/2018

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To commemorate Juneteenth – historically, the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865, also known widely as "Freedom Day" – thousands gathered Saturday, June 16, for a parade that ran through historic East Austin via Chicon Street, ending with music-and-food-focused family gatherings at nearby Rosewood Park. See the pictures here.
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University of Texas And Bev Kearney Settle Discrimination Lawsuit

6/20/2018

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The University of Texas has settled the gender and race discrimination lawsuit filed by former head women's track and field coach Bev Kearney after a five-and-a-half year court battle. Read more here.
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Life without oppression

6/14/2018

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This Saturday, June 16, Wholly Committed Ministries will bring its production of "We Are All In It Together" to the Carver Library. The production shines a light on the history of racism in America. See below for more details:
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Why Travis County needs a public defender’s office

6/13/2018

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"If we should be leading Texas anywhere, it should be ensuring that the county does all it can to end racial disparities in the criminal justice system..." Read more in NAACP President Nelson Linder's op-ed in the Statesman.
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juneteenth celebration IN BASTROP

6/8/2018

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rePORT SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT NO AUSTIN COMMUNITY IS LEFT BEHIND

6/7/2018

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To read this report in the Statesman, click here.
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CodeNext opponents sue to get land-use ordinance on November ballot

6/2/2018

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Opponents of CodeNext sued the city Friday afternoon to try to force a ballot initiative asking voters to make such land-use changes subject to a vote from residents. Click here to read more. The petition filed by Austin NAACP President Linder can be found here.
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As public input for Manley ends, some are hoping for nationwide APD Chief search

6/1/2018

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Austin NAACP President Linder provides input in the search for the Austin Police Department Chief. Read more here.
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