"There is no denying the fact that this is a direct attack on all women, and Black women stand to be disproportionately impacted by the court's egregious assault on basic human rights," said NAACP General Counsel Janette McCarthy Wallace. Read the full press release from the NAACP here.

The purpose of this event is to greet our friends and supporters. We will share updates on our work and focus on the following areas:

1) Employment Discrimination
2) Law Enforcement and challenges
3) Housing discrimination and Median
Wages racial gaps and the impact of inflation and recession.
4) The connection between Juneteenth and current racial disparities in Economics, Housing, Employment, Healthcare, Public Safety and Education.
5) Upcoming elections and voter registration and suppression.
6) The relationship between income and equity.

We'll see you there!
1050 E. 11th Street, #120
Austin, TX 78702

The commercialization of national holidays in the US from Christmas to Memorial Day has become normalized over the years, but activists want to prevent the same fate for Juneteenth by working to preserve its meaning. Austin NAACP President shares how to respectfully observe the day as it becomes more commercialized here.

  On Saturday, June 18th, 2022 the Austin NAACP will present the 16th Annual Captain Louie White Celebration/Commemoration.  The theme this year is "Freedom Requires Sacrifices and Commitment"

Captain Louie White was a quintessential servant in the Austin Community for over 30 years. His work with the Austin Police Department paved the way for community policing. His commitment to developing youths and adults in the African American community is unprecedented and unparalleled.

Juneteenth was selected as a commemoration to encourage the community to use the holiday to focus on character development and community empowerment.

​The program will commence at 1:00pm at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Center located at 1156 Hargrave Street, Austin, Texas.  

​Sponsored by Frost Bank