Austin Community News
Did Texas lawmakers do enough for children with disabilities? These child care advocates say no.
Texas group homes for intellectually disabled are in systemic crisis, say advocates
Texas House votes to strictly define man and woman, excluding trans people from state records
Texas House sends bill that could increase cost of gender transition health care to governor’s desk
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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
Rx Racial Healing Circle Registration
Thank you very much for your interest in the Bishop Arts Theatre Center’s Rx Racial Healing Circle™ offering to eradicate the fallacy of racial human hierarchy. We look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 29th, 6:00 – 8:30 pm. Please complete the following information to register for the offering.
For Oak Cliff Food Distribution- indoors
Oak Cliff exists in a food desert and our community faces extreme disparities in health outcomes. We need volunteers weekly to support food justice initiatives.
For Oak Cliff Food Distribution- indoors
Oak Cliff exists in a food desert and our community faces extreme disparities in health outcomes. We need volunteers weekly to support food justice initiatives.
Soldiers’ Angels Dallas Military & Veteran Food Distribution
Soldiers’ Angels Hunger Relief Program is proud to be hosting a Food Distribution to supply low-income veteran families with food assistance. Soldiers’ Angels provides an easy, no-cost way for Dallas Service Members and Veterans in need to receive food assistance. Volunteers pack bags of groceries and load them into cars, pushcarts, or backpacks of registered…
Walk for HOPE
Come join us for the 18th annual Walk for HOPE on Sunday May 19, 2024! There will be multiple local 5K Walks around Massachusetts! Since our first Walk we have raised close to $1,000,000 in support of food insecurity. We will be donating funds to nine pantries in the Greater Boston area and HOPE worldwide.
The Texas Black Womxn Reproductive Justice Summit
An immersive summit experience centered in celebrating radical self-care, offering Black womxn a space that radiates authenticity, self-love, and community care. Created in direct response to the lack of press coverage, effective policy strategies, and advocacy initiatives designed for Black womxn’s reproductive health in Texas, this summit convenes Black womxn to lead conversations on critical…
Earth Day Clean Up 2024
Join Scottsdale Fashion Square, as we team up with Scottsdale Police Department, for an Earth Day clean up of Old Town Scottsdale! Let’s come together to make a positive impact on our environment by beautifying our local community around the center and surrounding areas! Meet at Capital One Cafe at 7am – we will provide…
Race to Cure Sarcoma
The Race to Cure Sarcoma (RTCS) brings together hundreds of members of the community who have been impacted by this disease. Each year, the Sarcoma Foundation of America raises awareness and funds for much-needed research, through RTCS events across the country.
The Boston Dyke March
Since 1995, the Boston Dyke March has remained committed to offering a non-commercial, intersectional, and fundamentally grassroots alternative to Boston’s Pride celebration. We strive to elevate voices marginalized in society and even within the lgbtq+ community.
Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk
Every year suicide claims more lives than war, murder, and natural disasters combined, and yet suicide prevention doesn’t get anywhere near the funding given to other leading causes of death. It’s up to Walkers like us to make a difference. Together we can change the conversation about mental health and put a stop to this…
Local Hero Spotlight
Members can nominate a local hero for recognition on their local LoveJustice.com city page!
Anyone and everyone can make an impact, and at LoveJustice we believe that they deserve to be recognized for their good, necessary work!
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