A common refrain dominates immigration discussions – “They broke the law and should be deported.” The message holds power, because it suggests that allowing immigrants cast as lawbreakers to remain in the country weakens the […]
The City of Charlottesville resembles the best of a rural college town despite its problems. Economically, the town depends on balancing the relationships and interests of students with its residents. Historically, issues of racism, opportunity, […]
The City of Austin and Travis County encourage people interested in supporting flood survivors who have been impacted by Hurricane Harvey to make monetary donations to established, reputable organizations assisting in relief and recovery efforts. […]
On August 26, the Austin PRIDE Parade will sweep through Congress Avenue for its 28th annual march from the Texas State Capitol. The parade––which will feature approximately 150 groups, floats, and performances––is the culmination of […]
Hindu Charities for America (HC4A) raised $43,000 in scholarships funds in 2016, one of the largest amounts ever raised by an Asian American group for scholarships in the Austin area. The majority of funds was […]
Last October, Mayor Steve Adler called for the formation of an LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission to further the city’s mission to analyze and serve the needs of Austin’s diversifying population. Adler’s call to […]
The lunchroom is an aspect of school that some remember fondly, a place for friendships to be formed, dates to be asked out for prom, or potential food fights to be averted. However for many […]
Austin’s Muslim population, which has grown exponentially in the last decade with a current estimate of over 10,000, is celebrating Ramadan this holy month leading up to Eid al-Fitr on Sunday, June 25. For Muslims, Ramadan […]
Washington, D.C. celebrates Emancipation Day on April 16, which marks the anniversary of the signing of the Compensated Emancipation Act of 1862. Our country also recognizes January 1, 1863 as the day President Lincoln’s Emancipation […]
Hindu Charities for America is celebrating the fifth annual Bollywood Meets Borscht Belt on Sunday, May 28, 4 -7 p.m. at Dell Community Center. Once again this year, Hindu Charities for America and the South […]
Austin’s longest running Cinco de Mayo observance is an annual outdoor party that takes place at beautiful Fiesta Gardens. Fiestas Patrias of Austin will hold their tenth annual festival on Saturday, May 6 at Fiesta […]
On March 21, Grassroots Leadership reacted to a revelation first made in federal court on Monday, March 20 by U.S. Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin confirming that mass raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in […]
Since Immigration and Customs Enforcement embarked on a series of raids in early February, attorney George Lobb’s phone has been ringing off the hook. The raids incited panic within the immigrant community around Austin, as […]
Following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Austin non-profit Mama Sana took to the streets to make the voices of mothers and women of color heard. Founded in 2010, Mama Sana/Vibrant Women works to provide prenatal […]
After the immense turnout at the Women’s March on Austin and around the world on January 21, along with the One Resistance Rally and Protest, the mood in the capital city was optimistically progressive. An […]
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