Category: Community

Children, Community, Education

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 this year’s annual Back-to-School program July 20 – 24. 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 20-24, 8:00 a.m. to … Continue reading Manos de Cristo Set for Back-to-School Serving 2,000 Low-Income Children

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Books, Community, Education

Manos de Cristo’s 2015 Back-to-School Program Prepares~More than 2,000 Low-Income Children for School

Each year Manos de Cristo helps thousands of Central Texas children, Pre-K through 5th grades get ready for school at its annual Back-to-School program. 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 20-24; 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday – Thursday; … Continue reading Manos de Cristo’s 2015 Back-to-School Program Prepares~More than 2,000 Low-Income Children for School

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Black History, Community, Education

Freedom To The Slaves~The Emancipation Proclamation

We all celebrate June 19th with a parade, good food and good friends. When I was young, we would attend the parade and head to Rosewood Park for good music and the gathering of many people. I want to share ten facts about the Emancipation Proclamation as you remember and celebrate the day. 1. Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation twice. Sept. 22, 1862 and Jan. … Continue reading Freedom To The Slaves~The Emancipation Proclamation

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Art and Entertainment, Community

An Interview with Artist Chrisford Chayera

My name is Olushola Anyi, I am from the United States (Austin, Texas). I enjoy writing about interesting individuals, so today I has the pleasure of interviewing Chrisford Chayera who is from Lilongwe,Malawi. I haven’t physically met Chrisford in person but as I was browsing for a location for some of my products I ran across some of his artwork and I was just so … Continue reading An Interview with Artist Chrisford Chayera

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Authors, Community

[New Post] Austin’s African American Book Festival

Austin’s African American Book Festival will explore love, perseverance, and intellectual growth under the heading “Black Lives Matter,” on June 27th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Carver Museum and Library. The event is free and open to the public. Featured speakers include author M.K. Asante, novelist Beverly Jenkins, and UT professor Dr. Kevin Cokley.  Asante, an award-winning author, poet and filmmaker, will … Continue reading [New Post] Austin’s African American Book Festival

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