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CASA: Empowering The Community To Volunteer

By Damita Miller-Shanklin Court Appointed Special Advocates help children who have been abused or neglected by empowering our community to volunteer as advocates for them in the court system. These volunteers are vital to the children of our community. Molly Latham, Diversity Coordinator and Callie Langford, Communication Manager spoke with me about their campaign to reach more people to volunteer. UM: What is the role … Continue reading CASA: Empowering The Community To Volunteer

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Second Annual Children’s Picnic

Second Annual Children’s Picnic and Real Food Fair: A Free Celebration of Farmers, Gardening, Cooking and First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Campaign _________________ March 16, 2014 (Austin, TX) The second annual Children’s Picnic and Real Food Fair will be held March 30, from 1 to 5 p.m., on the grounds of the historic French Legation Museum, 802 San Marcos Street. The free event, which … Continue reading Second Annual Children’s Picnic

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Ujima Stories of Interest This Tuesday

These are stories and videos that interest us this morning. Always Write Down Your Ideas– Writing down ideas are very important for those of us that can’t remember past the moment. Richard Branson shares his ideas. This article stood out to me because I am always trying to capture important ideas or thoughts I have throughout the day. The Bullet Journal– I may have shared … Continue reading Ujima Stories of Interest This Tuesday

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NAACP President’s Appreciation Celebration on Friday March 7, 2014

Our annual President’s Fundraiser will be held: Friday March 7, 2014, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex  1156 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702   This year’s celebration marks 14 years of committed and unwavering service to Central Texas. President Linder, without any compensation, volunteers his time and financial resources to eliminate injustice, empower the powerless, educates and influences decisions of policy makers. … Continue reading NAACP President’s Appreciation Celebration on Friday March 7, 2014

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Ujima Sistah Radio Show: The CAN Academy

  Join Ujima Sistah Radio Show on Thursday, February 6th at 11:00am. Our guest will be Llyas Salahud-Din. The CAN Academy is the feature story in Ujima Magazine this month. Llyas will discuss how they assist students with graduating and becoming successful citizens. Our call in number is 718-766-4496. So join us to learn more about Austin’s CAN Academy. Listen in @ http://www.blogtalkradio.com/demarcorealtalk/2014/02/06/the-can-academy-graduating-thinkers-of-tomorrow Continue reading Ujima Sistah Radio Show: The CAN Academy

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