Racial Equality

Austin

City Council Apologizes For Austin's Systemic Racism, Vows To Invest In A Black Embassy

Andrew Weber

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The community-spurred resolution will put a dollar amount on how systemic racism and city policies led to wealth, health and equity gaps, as well as establish an "embassy" for Black Austinites.

Aniya's overnight shift at an Amazon warehouse became impractical when daycare and school were canceled for her two children because of the pandemic. She was able to avoid eviction with the help of a lawyer and emergency rental assistance but she recently received a letter saying that her lease would not be renewed and she had to vacate the apartment.

COVID-19

For Black Families, Evictions Are Still At A Crisis Point — Despite Moratorium

Pam Fessler

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"Black individuals make up about 21% of all renters, but they make up 35% of all defendants on eviction cases," says Peter Hepburn, a researcher for Princeton University's Eviction Lab.

Life & Arts

RISE And NFL Super Bowl Town Hall

John L. Hanson Jr.

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On this edition of In Black America, producer/host John L. Hanson Jr. presents highlights of Rise and NFL 3rd annual Super Bowl Town Hall featuring NFL…