Episodes
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
In the CLEar: May We Be Well
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
This special extended edition of "In the CLEar" is part of a series focusing on African American mental health and overall wellness. While various topics are discussed, the conversation includes an emphasis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
Sunday Jul 05, 2020
REBROADCAST (EDITED) EPISODE
This edition of IN the CLEar features several musical selections which provide a historical timeline of the "Signs of the Times"--50 years plus of the Civil Rights Movement. Huston-Tillotson University, The Austin Chapter of NAACP, and the University of Texas at Austin Institute for Urban Policy Researh & Analysis will present a "Black Power to Black Lives Matter " Symposium: 50 plus years of commemorating the Civil Rights movement locally and nationally:
Huston-Tillotson University
King Seabrook Chapel
Thursday, October 11, 2018
8am-5pm
Wednesday Jun 03, 2020
Saturday Sep 07, 2019
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
In the CLEar: The Message in the Music-50 Plus Years of the Civil Rights Movement
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
Thursday Sep 27, 2018
This edition of IN the CLEar features several musical selections which provide a historical timeline of the "Signs of the Times"--50 years plus of the Civil Rights Movement. Huston-Tillotson University, The Austin Chapter of NAACP, and the University of Texas at Austin Institute for Urban Policy Researh & Analysis will present a "Black Power to Black Lives Matter " Symposium: 50 plus years of commemorating the Civil Rights movement locally and nationally:
Huston-Tillotson University
King Seabrook Chapel
Thursday, October 11, 2018
8am-5pm
Thursday May 03, 2018
In the CLEar-CAN I LIVE, INC. : RACQUEL WILLIAMS JONES
Thursday May 03, 2018
Thursday May 03, 2018
Can I Live, Inc is a 501 C(3) national residents association dedicated to advancing progressive housing policy, economic inclusion and personal responsibility. In other words...
WE Advocate and Advance Opportunities for the Communities WE Call Home!
Our Mission:
To Become an Effective Voice and Conduit of Opportunities for Residents of Public and Indian Housing Communities.
Our Vision:
To See a Society where ALL People (Willing and Able) Can Build Powerful Lives.
What We Believe:
As a faith based organization, we believe that all Americans are created equal and possessed of inalienable rights to life, liberty, the pursuit of happiness-and to justice under the law. Yet the entitlements provided to people living at or below poverty are structured to keep them poor while entitlements offered to wealthier Americans and corporations assist in wealth creation and enhanced prosperity.
SOURCE: CANILIVE.ORG
Friday Mar 30, 2018
In the CLEar-The Message in the Music
Friday Mar 30, 2018
Friday Mar 30, 2018
April showers of music-Dedicated with LOVE.
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
Wednesday Dec 06, 2017
SOURCE: http://www.naacpaustin.com/banquet.html
The Austin NAACP Branch 52nd Annual DeWitty/Overton Freedom Fund Banquet was held December 2, 2017 - 6:00 pm at the Hyatt Regency Town Lake, Austin, Texas.
2017 theme: " Ground Zero - Paths to Empowerment."
The banquet honors two great Texans who fought on the front lines for civil rights: Arthur B. DeWitty and Volma Overton. DeWitty organized the Travis County Voters League to increase voter participation in local elections. Volma Robert Overton was a celebrated civil rights leader and an advocate for equality in Austin Schools. This banquet now also includes the Captain Louie White award for outstanding Law enforcement and our Founders award for Austin citizens who have made outstanding contributions in civic engagement. The program also includes the President awards for local citizens who have made outstanding contributions in improving the African American Quality of Life.
The 2017 DeWitty/Overton award recipient is Dr. Mark Washington. Dr. Washington is an Assistant City Manager for the City of Austin.In that capacity, he oversees the Human Resources, Labor Relations, Austin Convention Center, Fleet Services Communications and Technologymanagement. More information will be included in our program booklet.
The 2017 Captain Louie White award recipient is Austin Assistant Chief of Police Frank Dixon. Chief Dixon is currently assigned to the Austin Police Department South Patrol Bureau. Chief Dixon has been commissioned since 1995 and has worked in Street Response, Narcotics, Gang Unit/Major Crimes Homicide, SWAT, CAST, and Patrol K-9. He grew up in Austin, attending A.S. Johnston High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after graduating at James Bowie High School. Chief Dixon's entire bio will be included in the program booklet.
The Austin NAACP branch is proud to announce our keynote speaker for this event is Dr. Leonard N. Moore, Interim Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and George Littlefield Professor of American History at the University of Texas at Austin. He has received a number of teaching awards including, Jean Holloway Award for Excellence in Teaching and the John Warfield Teaching Award. He also directs study abroad programs in Beijing and Cape Town and both programs have become national models for diversity global education. He is currently working on a biography of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr., the controversial pastor, congressman, and civil rights leader. He is also currently the Chairman of the Board at the Austin Area Urban League. His complete bio will be included in the program booklet.
Saturday Nov 26, 2016
In the CLEar-Midnight Train From Georgia: A Pip's Journey
Saturday Nov 26, 2016
Saturday Nov 26, 2016
This edition of In the CLEar is dedicated to Mr. William Franklin Guest, former member of Gladys Knight & The Pips. Mr. Guest passed away December 24, 2015. This episode features a discussion with Guest and Dame Dhyana Ziegler, PhD about their book Midnight Train from Georgia: A Pip's Journey.
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
Tuesday Nov 01, 2016
In this episode ITC features the George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center located in Austin, Texas. We share a conversation with Para LaNell Agboga who serves as the Museum Site Coordinator and Theatre Manager. Agboga says that "The Carver" is a "beacon" in the community.