Newsletter Signup
The Austin Monitor thanks its sponsors. Become one.
Most Popular Stories
- New federal cash paves way for East Austin’s ‘wishbone’ bridge over Lady Bird Lake
- Austin’s airport is getting a new concourse and 20 more gates but not until the 2030s
- Save Our Springs Alliance sues City Council over Open Meetings Act
- Judge rules city can’t use taxpayer money for South Central TIRZ
- Democrats vs. Republicans: First election coming for Travis Central Appraisal District board
-
Discover News By District
Adler to attend State of Black Austin Forum
Friday, May 26, 2017 by Nina Hernandez
This evening the Austin Justice Coalition will bring together Austinites for the third annual State of Black Austin Forum. Community members will discuss the most pressing issues affecting the community, including criminal justice reform, economic empowerment and gentrification. At least two members of City Council will also be in attendance: Council Member Ora Houston, one of the featured speakers, will be introduced by Mayor Steve Adler. The event begins today at 6:30 p.m. in the Greater Mount Zion Baptist Church, 4301 Tannehill Lane.
Join Your Friends and Neighbors
We're a nonprofit news organization, and we put our service to you above all else. That will never change. But public-service journalism requires community support from readers like you. Will you join your friends and neighbors to support our work and mission?