Austin Community News
Gov. Abbott threatens to withhold funding over rainbow crosswalks, other ‘political’ road markings
“Bathroom bill” aimed at trans people signed into law after decade of failed attempts
Texas bill banning DEI, LGBTQ clubs in schools heads to governor for signature
Texas may require medical records list patients’ sex assigned at birth
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Local Organizations
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Austin Justice Coalition - Austin Justice Coalition is a racial justice group that educates and builds community power for people of color who live in Austin, Texas that needs support, community, and liberation during a time of systemic injustice in America.
Austin Area Urban League - The Austin Area Urban League is a historic civil rights organization dedicated to providing economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for African Americans and other underserved/underrepresented populations in the Austin/Central Texas region.
Undoing Racism Austin- The Black Youth Project 100 is a national nonprofit organization of black youth activists working to create justice and freedom for all. Although it was originally founded in Chicago in 2013, it’s since opened a Dallas chapter. Donations to BYP100 will support the organization’s daily work as well as provide bail funds, legal support and mutual aid for black activists.
Break The Pipeline - Made possible by the Excellence & Advancement Foundation, Break The Pipeline provides services and advocacy to break the school-to-prison pipeline by coordinating prevention and intervention programs to support children at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system. In the US approximately 2 million children are impacted by the criminal justice system and in Texas, 12 million people are in prison, jailed, on probation or parole.
Black Pflugerville - Black Pflugerville is a nonpartisan non-profit organization which encourages informed and active participation of Black people in the city of Pflugerville
African American Youth Harvest Foundation - To intentionally provide hands-on service through school and community-based programs, to enhance the quality of life for African American and low-income youth and families. We strive to prevent and reduce risk factors while promoting protective factors that are proven to change the lives of community members in need.
Black Mamas ATX - Black Mamas ATX provides culturally aligned and client-centered birthing and mental health services that support you through your pregnancy and postpartum experience.
Six Square - Preserving and Celebrating the historic legacy of the African American community that once thrived in Central East Austin.
Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce - The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce inspires, develops, and promotes Black economic success in the Greater Austin area. Serving as a bridge for African-American businesses and the Greater Austin business community to obtain greater prosperity and influence within Central Texas.
Upcoming Events
Community Garden Helper
The Store has partnered with the Edgehill Community Gardens and has a dedicated garden plot for us to grow produce to help stock our fresh local produce section. We are looking for volunteers who can help with general garden bed maintenance including but not limited to weeding, tilling, planting, watering, harvesting and other miscellaneous garden…
Mobile Shower Volunteer
We’re looking for empathetic, hard-working, and flexible individuals to help us provide mobile showers and hygiene supplies to individuals in need by becoming a shower squad member! By serving with us, you will create relationships with the folks we serve, build community, and have a better understanding of issues within our community. Volunteer Tasks: Check-in guests.…
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