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The Austin Police Department is investigating after the Austin NAACP office was targeted by vandals early Sunday morning. Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder told news outlets that equipment and other supplies were stolen in the break-in, including three computers and personal items. Read more here.
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On June 29th, the Supreme Court ruled that colleges and universities can no longer use affirmative action when it comes to admitting students. Read more about the decision and how Central Texans reacted here.
Yesterday, Austinites celebrated Juneteenth with the 40th annual Juneteenth parade. Read about it here, and learn more about Juneteenth events in Austin on our "Upcoming Events" page.
Discover and support dozens of Black-owned businesses at the Black Makers Market, a community event with art, food, fashion, and more! This outdoor, family-friendly event promises an unforgettable experience highlighting our community’s talent and creativity. Learn more about the event here.
The Austin Justice Coalition, ALCU Texas, and other advocate groups gathered to call on city leaders to end their request for extra DPS patrols. The groups are accusing DPS troopers of targeting minority groups and are criticizing leaders for not including their voice in the decision to bring DPS troopers to Austin. Read more here.
Neighborhood-level data could help cities across the United States strategically craft interventions to affect real change for Black and Hispanic residents. Read more here.
The COVID-19 pandemic widened the gap in terms of racial equality and digital infrastructure. Read more here about how to bring broadband and digital equity to every Black household in the United States, while simultaneously bolstering efforts to create a more inclusive economy.
Black Americans have a clear vision for how to achieve change when it comes to racial inequality, including support for significant reforms focused on the criminal justice system; support for Black businesses to advance Black communities; and reparations in the forms of educational, business, and homeownership assistance. However, despite the inequality and visions for progress, there still exists a pessimism about the possibility for change. Read more here.
When asked about how much police presence is wanted moving forward, 61 percent of Black Americans report wanting the police presence to remain the same. Read more here.
The disparities on display during the COVID-19 pandemic were clearly evident. Job losses were greater for people of color, and underperforming public schools and gaps in digital infrastructure exacerbated learning losses among children of color. Overall, COVID-19 widened an already sharp racial gap in various sectors of society. These hard truths are not meant to discourage, but to galvanize. Read more here.
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For frequent updates, visit the Facebook page of Austin NAACP President Nelson Linder!
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