NHPO Think Tank discusses modern day slavery in Central Texas
Billy J. Sifuentes, Human Trafficking Liaison for the City of Austin, met with the Austin Chapter of National Hispanic Professional Organization to discuss human trafficking in the Texas area. The speaker further explained how this problem of illegal trade in human beings for the purposes of commercial sexual exploitation or forced labor is quickly becoming [...]
Huston-Tillotson University commemorates 135 year history
A four-day celebration will commemorate the 135th anniversary for Austin’s oldest institution of higher education-Huston-Tillotson University. The University, a symbol of hope, with roots dating back to 1875 for Tillotson College and 1876 for Samuel Huston College, was founded by The United Methodist Church and the United Church of Christ to educate freed slaves. Its [...]
Rally aims to ‘Reclaim the Dream’
Civil rights leaders marking the 47th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech Saturday scorned a nearby Glenn Beck-led rally, saying it came with no message and with a presumption that King’s famous discourse can be used as a conservative platform. The Rev. Al Sharpton and a range of activists spoke [...]
Salsa Candela Latino Party hosted by Las Comadres Para Las Americas
Salsa Candela will be kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month at Copa Bar and Grill, August 27th from 6:30PM to 9:30PM, benefiting the 2011 Hispanic/Latino/Indigenous Heritages Celebration organized by Las Comadres Para Las Americas. The fundraiser will also include potluck and silent auction. The tight group of friends performing, Salsa Candela, specialize in a variety of [...]
Mexico’s finest: 22-year-old Miss Universe
LAS VEGAS – From flags to Facebook, 22-year-old Jimena Navarrete has quickly made it clear what she plans to promote as the world’s newest Miss Universe — her home country of Mexico. “I want the whole world to know about my country and my people,” the Guadalajara native said after beating 82 competitors for global [...]
Public to weigh in on affordable housing options in Austin
City of Austin leaders want public input Monday on a plan to build 350 units over the next four years for individuals and families at risk of being homeless. The Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Office and the Health and Human Services Department will hold two public sessions Monday to gather feedback on permanent supportive [...]
New film explores the decline in female rappers
For more than a decade the number of women rappers signed to major American record labels has been in steady decline, leading hip-hop industry experts to ask, where have all the female rappers gone? The 1980s and 1990s saw the rise of women rap stars such as Queen Latifah, Salt-n-Pepa, Foxy Brown, Lil’ Kim and [...]
Austin Fashion Week 2010
Austin Fashion Week displays a variety of the most current Texas collections in runway shows and buyers to look at the latest trends in clothing, accessories, jewelry, even home accessories and furniture in a variation of participating retail and salons through out the city. 2010 Austin Fashion Week started with a launch kick off party [...]
Sales Tax Holiday starts Friday
(AUSTIN) — Texas’ annual Sales Tax Holiday arrives this weekend, just in time for families to save money on clothes and supplies for the new school year. “This is the 12th straight year in which families will take advantage of sales tax savings,” Texas Comptroller Susan Combs said. “This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 20–22, [...]
Backpacks for underprivileged students
Mano de Cristo’s goal is to provide more than 2200 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade with school supplies, backpacks, and clothing (2 changes of clothes, socks, and underwear) for the upcoming school year from August 2-6 and August 9-13 at the Travis County Building, 5335 Airport Blvd. “There is a difference between students coming [...]
