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Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

Austin nonprofit agency Manos de Cristo is set to help thousands of Central Texas children, Pre-K through 5th grades with their annual Back-to-School program July 18-22. The program prepares low-income students for the school year by providing each child with two sets of new clothing, socks, underwear, and a brand new backpack filled with school supplies. WHEN: July 18-22, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Monday … Continue reading Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

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Austin Texas, Community, Community

Ujima Celebrating Juneteenth

The History of Juneteenth The history of June 19th, also known as,  Juneteenth, is important to remember as we gather to celebrate this coming weekend. Juneteenth is also called Emancipation Day and Freedom Day. The reason we celebrate is due to the last slaves being emancipated. The announcement that slavery had been abolished made it to Texas in June of 1865. President Abraham Lincoln issued … Continue reading Ujima Celebrating Juneteenth

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XYZ Atlas and Jennifer Chenoweth

Are you attending the West Austin Studio Tour this weekend? If so, I want to introduce Jennifer Chenoweth. Put her on your list of exhibits to see. Jennifer Chenoweth’s groundbreaking emotional map of Austin, explores how individual attachments to place can convey a larger collective experience within a community. XYZ Atlas is featured in an exhibition at Barton Springs during both weekends of West Austin … Continue reading XYZ Atlas and Jennifer Chenoweth

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Austin Texas, Celebrating the Vision, Community, Community

YWCA Takes a Stand Against Racism

YWCA of Greater Austin calls all individuals to join us in taking a Stand Against Racism between Thursday, April 28, and Sunday, May 1. Stand Against Racism will unite our community in a bold demonstration that delivers a clear message: we are on a mission to eliminate racism. “Daily events in Austin and around the country remind us of the importance to come together to … Continue reading YWCA Takes a Stand Against Racism

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The Bumps and Bruises of Becoming an Entrepreneur

Community Spotlight and Networking with Ujima Magazine. Our speaker this month will be Kelley Glover of “U Better Sing!” Kelley Glover is the creator of a children’s music literacy cartoon and sight singing game app called, “U BETTER Sing!” Her show has been featured on KVUE Austin, Ujima Magazine, KLBJ radio, KOOP radio, and was approved by PBS-KLRU Austin’s Greenlights Committee in 2011. In February … Continue reading The Bumps and Bruises of Becoming an Entrepreneur

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