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"Hold up, wait a minute. Y'all thought we were fin

"Hold up, wait a minute. Y'all thought we were finished?" We paid attention, listened, and curated a #peopleschoice list of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks, bakeries, and more. All recommended by YOU, the community through our comments, DM's, emails, etc.

Each year Black Food Week grows bigger and better, and it's because of you all. So, until next year, here are the people's choice restaurants for 2021.

Wasota (@wasotavegan )
Mama Nikkis Kitchen (@mamanikkiskitchen )
Slab BBQ (@slabbbq )
Cranky Granny (@crankygrannys )
Ol' Soul Creole (@olsoulcreole )
Hippie Picnik (@hippiepicnik86 )
Distant Relatives (@distantrelativesatx )
Yaadbird (@yaadbird )
Naes Austin (@naes_austin )
New Awlines Cafe (@newawlinscafe )
Best Bakes Bakery (@bestbakes )
Chief Puffs Palate House
S & T Southern Style Food
Stuff Em (@stuffematx )
Community Vegan (@communityvegan )
Cajun Skillet (@cajunskillet )
The Potluck (@thepotluckatx )

#austinjusticecoalition #atxajc #blackfoodweek21 #bfw21 #eatgoodatx #blackfoodbloggers #supportblackrestaurants #supportlocalatx #atxfoodtrucks

Please join the Austin Alumnae Chapter @dstatx fo

Please join the Austin Alumnae Chapter @dstatx for “Two Seats and a Bunch of Maps: Know Your Rights” for an impactful conversation about redistricting and how you can participate!

Our Executive Director, Chas Moore @igiveyoumoore will be a key speaker along side, Senator Sarah Eckhardt, State Representative Toni Rose, Noor Taj of Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Kathryn Sadasivan of Legal Defense Fund, Co-Executive Director, Allison Riggs, and Chief Counsel for Voting Rights Southern Coalition for Social Justice.

Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 6:30PM (Virtual)

To RSVP today use the link in our bio!

#austinjusticecoalition #buildingcommunity #redistricting2021 #knowyourrights

#throwback to our staff #makinggoodtrouble in Wash

#throwback to our staff #makinggoodtrouble in Washington, DC at this years Make Good Trouble Rally.

Pictured: left to right
Executive Director, Chas Moore
Associate Comms Director, Ishia Lynette
Executive Assistant, Soyla Luna
Community Organizer, Donald Dallas

#austinjusticecoalition #communityorganizer #atxajc #makegoodtrouble #texascriminaljustice #letthepeoplevote #votersuppressionisreal

It's the last week of Black Food Week, and we are

It's the last week of Black Food Week, and we are going out with a bang! This week starts with one of the BEST wing spots in Austin @gossip_shack / @gossip_shack2 and ends at one of Austin's long-standing black-owned restaurants @hooversez and the best places to #sundayfunday @cajjuneats.

#BFW21 has been one of our best Black Food Weeks to date, and we honestly could not have made it a success without all of you.

The rest of this weeks schedule is:

Country Boyz Fixins @countryboyzfixins - Wednesday, Sept. 15th
Binge Kitchen (@eatbingekitchen ) - Thursday, Sept. 16th
Banana Island (@thebananaisland ) - Thursday, Sept. 16th
Y'alls (@yalls_cafe ) - Friday, Sept. 17th
11 Degree Daquaris (@11degreesdaiquiri ) - Friday, Sept. 17th
Kasian Boil (@kasianboil ) - Saturday, Sept. 18th
Mr. Catfish (@mrcatfishatx ) - Saturday, Sept. 18th
Hoover's Cooking (@hooversez ) - Sunday, Sept. 19th
Down South Cajun Eats (@cajjuneats ) - Sunday, Sept. 19th

The full schedule can be found on our website. (Link In Bio)

#eatgood #atxajc #austinjusticecoalition #eatininaustin #austinblackfoodie #blackfoodweek21 #whatsonyourplate #soulinaustin

Travis County is preparing to take an important de

Travis County is preparing to take an important decision on funding for our unhoused neighbors.

The County has heard our message and is moving towards an important vote. Item 37 before the commissioners this Tuesday, Sept. 14th (tomorrow) will earmark up to $110 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds towards projects that offer housing and services to our unhoused neighbors. Dedicating this much funding towards homelessness is historic for Travis County and we commend the County on its initiative. If you signed the petition, testified, or helped advocate for funding to go towards housing and services for our unhoused neighbors, know that you have made an impact!

However, our work is not over. To earmark money is not enough. We must make sure any approved projects will align with the community’s desired goals and values, including the goal of equitably housing at least 3,000 unhoused people in the next 3 years. This means we need to call county commissioner’s during tomorrow’s meeting and urge they amend the current resolution to ensure a system-wide approach, with transparent oversight, centering the voices and leadership of those closest to, and most impacted by the systemic problems we are trying to address.

To testify to court, call 1 (800) 304-1055. Item discussion will begin at 11am.
Specifically, to make sure the funding is used in a way that is equitable, transparent, and collaborative, every project must engage key stakeholders, including:

1: People with lived expertise/impacted by homelessness
2: BIPOC-led community groups and organizations
3: Leaders in the current homelessness response system

#austinjusticecoalition #calltoaction #commmunityforward #homesnothandcuffsatx #fundhousing #fundthesummitplan #atxhomelessness #empoweryourcommunity

The People vs The State of Texas. Part 2

The People vs The State of Texas. Part 2

The People vs The State of Texas. Part 1 of The Pe

The People vs The State of Texas. Part 1 of The People vs The State of Texas

Austin Justice Coalition joined folks from every c

Austin Justice Coalition joined folks from every corner of Austin to say NO WAY on Prop A!

Prop A is confusing, and that’s by design. Here’s what you need to know about this harmful measure:

👉🏽 Prop A is NOT police reform.

👉🏾 Prop A is an unfunded mandate that would force Austin to spend hundreds of millions more on the police department with ZERO accountability.

👉🏿 If it passes, the city will have to cut mental health care services and lay off firefighters, medics, and 911 call takers. It would also defund our parks, pools, and libraries.

Tell everyone you know the truth about Prop A. Austin is a safe city. Prop A would make us less safe by lifting up police over all other public safety workers.

Join the coalition! Visit NoWayPropA.com (link in bio)

#austinjusticecoalition #nowaypropa #austindeservesbetter #atxjustice #atxajc #protectourcommunities

We will not stand down, we will be heard, we are a

We will not stand down, we will be heard, we are a united voice to be reckoned with!

Join Austin Justice Coalition, @atxurbanleague , @nextgenaction, Push Democracy Forward, Texas Coalition of Black Democrats, @fairdefense , @purejustice_htx, and @lilithfund in building a critical mass on Saturday, Sept. 11th @ 3PM on the South steps of the Capitol.

RSVP link in bio. Share with your networks. The world is watching and we will demonstrate that true Texans WILL STAND UP AND FIGHT TOGETHER!

#austinjusticecoalition #atxajc #texasvotersuppression #texasabortionlaw #texastandup #atxlife

It’s week 2 of Black Food Week and this week is

It’s week 2 of Black Food Week and this week is dedicated to #foodtrucks! We’re kicking it off with @jpspancakecompany . JPs was founded after the owner whipped up a couple batches of pancakes at his cooking job at that time and the rest is history. JP’s pancakes are often noted as the best people have ever had, and we can’t wait to join the bandwagon. Open today at 5pm!

The rest of the weeks schedule is as followed:

Suga’s Cakery (@sugascakery) - Tuesday, Sept. 7th
Mixt Food Truck (@mixtfoodtruck) - Wednesday, Sept. 8th
Sassy’s Vegetarian (@sassysvegetariansoulfood ) - Thursday, Sept. 9th
Tony’s Jamaican ( @tonyjamaicanfood ) - Friday, Sept. 10th
J. Leonardi Bar-B-Q (@jleonardibarbeque ) - Friday, Sept. 10th
Anythings Baked Potato (@anythingsbakedpotato) - Friday, Sept. 10th
Krab Kingz Seafood Austin @krabkingzaustin - Saturday, Sept. 11th
R & Bs Steak & Fries @rnbssteakandfries - Sunday, Sept. 12th

#blackfoodweek21 #austinjusticecoalition #blackfoodies #eatgoodfeelgood #bfw21

Austin Justice Coalition will host our monthly gen

Austin Justice Coalition will host our monthly general body meeting on September 7th. Come meet the team, learn what's going on in the organization, and find ways you can get involved.

Community organizations are encouraged to join and engage with our audience.

September 7th, 2021
6:30 PM
📍Zoom (Link In Bio)

#austinjusticecoalition #generalbodymeeting #atxajc #atxliving #gettoknowyourcommunity

FREE SHOTS: The Mayor’s Office is providing free

FREE SHOTS: The Mayor’s Office is providing free vaccines at this month’s Drippin’ Pool Party, Saturday Sept. 4th @ 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. Saturday, at RIO (601 Rio Grande St.)

@djhellayella
@atxurbanleague

#TakeTheShotATX #MaskUpATX #austinjusticecoalition

DOPE ( District Organizing Project Engage) is Aust

DOPE ( District Organizing Project Engage) is Austin Justice Coalitions newest initiative. DOPE aims to transform the way Austin Justice Coalition engages within the organization and the communities we serve. DOPE connects AJC directly to the people and gives the people the power to lead.

Austin Justice Coalition is currently seeking BIPOC team leads in each district. Team leads will collaborate directly with AJC, lead in organizing their DOPE team, and facilitate creating engagement plans for their district. In addition, they will organize events in collaboration with their team and Austin Justice Coalition.

If selected as a team lead, you will be paid $30 per hour for up to 20 hours monthly and a $1200 organization budget per quarter.

To become a district team lead for DOPE apply link in bio.

#austinjusticecoalition #DOPE #engageATX #blackinATX #atxajc

Black Food Week starts today at @birdbirdbiscuit ,

Black Food Week starts today at @birdbirdbiscuit , and if you haven't heard, this is one of the best biscuits in town. Bird Bird Biscuit is dedicated to serving Austin the tastiest biscuit sandwiches on the planet for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stop in before 2 pm; we promise you won't be disappointed!

The rest of this weeks schedule is as followed:

Aster's Ethiopian Food @astersethiopianrestaurant - Tues, August 31st
Baby Greens @eatbabygreens - Wednesday, Sept. 1st
Island Fork @island_fork - Thursday, Sept. 2nd
Rolling Rooster @therollingrooster (3 locations) - Friday, Sept. 3rd
Paradise on Ice @paradise_on_ice_ (2 locations) - Friday, Sept. 3rd (Drinks Only)
Emmer & Rye @emmerandrye - Saturday, Sept. 4th
Kalimotxo @kalimotxo_atx - Saturday, Sept. 4th
Sam's BBQ @samsbbq_atx - Sunday, Sept. 5th
Austin Daiquiri Factory @austindaiquirifactory - Sunday, Sept. 5th

*Error on graphic noted: Sam’s BBQ is 9/5

For more information on the schedule, dine-in, or take-out options, check out the Black Food Week link in our bio.

#austinjusticecoalition #atxbfw2021 #blackfoodiesinatx

T-1.5hours until our Radical Readers Book Club mee

T-1.5hours until our Radical Readers Book Club meeting. We’re talking abolition, visions of freedom, mass incarceration and what it means to take flight despite & healing beyond the Prison Industrial Complex.

See you soon ( today @5PM ) for a rich conversation, featuring the author himself, @_marlonpeterson

Since his decade of incarceration, Marlon has written, created programming, lectured, organized, and advocated alongside the formerly incarcerated, victims of gun violence, womxn, immigrants, and young people.
Marlon is the author of Bird Uncaged: An Abolitionist’s Freedom Song, host of the DEcarcerated Podcast, and owner of his own social impact endeavor, The Precedential Group Social Enterprises and its nonprofit arm, Be Precedential, Inc. His TED talk, “Am I not human? A call for criminal justice reform”, has amassed over 1.2 million views.

Having read the book isn’t necessary for today’s chat on Zoom, just your presence and beautiful Black mind 🧠👊🏾

Every day is a good day to start #goodtrouble. #

Every day is a good day to start #goodtrouble.

#austinjusticecoalition #protectblackvoters #blackvotersmatter #dogoodtrouble #atxajc #makegoodtroubleNOW

Austin Justice Coalitions Black Food Week is back

Austin Justice Coalitions Black Food Week is back for the 5th time this year. We're excited to continue the tradition of two restaurant weeks and one week dedicated to food trucks. That’s three full weeks of good food, drinks, and community engagement. We will be hosting Eat - N - Greets at select restaurants and encourage you to become a patron to as many businesses as possible. Use the hashtag #ATXBFW2021 and show us what you chowed down.

Black Food Week aims to provide the Austin community with information about Austin's new and long-standing Black-owned restaurants that have become staples in the Black Austin community. Food is essential in our culture. It represents grandma's hands, Sunday dinners that keep the family together, and the essence that puts the soul in a person. As an organization, we strive to create a place where the community can learn about the history of Black food and Black Austin while supporting the businesses that make this city feel like home.

Restaurant Week 1
Bird Bird Biscuit - Monday, August 30th
Aster's Ethiopian Food - Tues, August 31st
Baby Greens - Wednesday, Sept. 1st
Island Fork - Thursday, Sept. 2nd
Rolling Rooster (3 locations) - Friday, Sept. 3rd
Paradise on Ice (2 locations) - Friday, Sept. 3rd
Emmer & Rye - Saturday, Sept. 4th
Kalimotxo - Saturday, Sept. 4th
Sam's BBQ - Sunday, Sept. 5th

Food Truck Week
JP's Pancake Business - Monday, Sept. 6th
Suga’s Cakery - Tues, Sept. 7th
Mixt Food Truck - Wedn, Sept. 8th
Sassy's Vegetarian Soul Food - Thur, Sept 9th
Tony's Jamaican Food - Friday, Sept 10th
J. Leonardi's Barbeque
Anything Baked Potato
Krab Kingz Seafood Austin - Saturday, Sept. 11th
R&Bs Steak & Fries - Sunday, Sept. 12th

Restaurant Week 2
Mr Catfish & More - Monday, Sept. 13th
Gossip Shack - Domain - Tuesday, Sept. 14th
Gossip Shack - Grand Ave - Tuesday, Sept. 14th
Country Boyz Fixins - Wedn, Sept. 15th
Banana Island - Thur, Sept 16th
Y'alls - Friday, Sept. 17th
11 Degree Daquaris - Friday, Sept. 17th
Kasian Boil - Sat. Sept. 18th
Hoover's Cooking - Sunday, Sept. 19th
Cajun Eats - Sunday, Sept. 19th

#austinjusticecoalition #atxajc #blackfoodweek #supportblackrestaurants #blackinatx #foodforsoul

“We must say: ‘Wake up America! Wake up!’ F

“We must say: ‘Wake up America! Wake up!’ For we cannot stop, and we will not and cannot be patient.”

58 years ago John Lewis reminded Black Americans that the fight for equality cannot stop. With our voting rights under attack, it’s time again for us to get in some good trouble.

Austin Justice Coalition is joining forces with @GoodTroubleDC and dozens of national advocacy organizations for the Make Good Trouble Rally on August 28, 2021, at the Lincoln Memorial for a day of speakers, performances, and demonstration at the Lincoln Memorial in DC to honor the legacy of the March on Washington and continue the fight.

The Make Good Trouble rally will seek to amplify multiple intersectional issues central to protecting Black and Brown communities, including:
Restore Voting Rights
Grant DC Statehood
End the Filibuster
Realize Reparations and Bring #HR40ToTheFloor
Raise the Minimum Wage to $15, Invest in Workers and Cancel Student Debt
Reimagine Public Safety and End Mass Incarceration
Commitment to End Gun Violence and Fund Peace
Reform Immigration & create a pathway to citizenship for undocumented people
Resist the War Against Women, Classism, Discrimination, Hate and Phobias of All Kinds
Reverse Climate Change and Build a Green Economy

#MakeGoodTroubleDC #austinjusticecoalition #atxajc #votersuppression #protectyourrights

The AJC Book Club is now Radical Readers Book Club

The AJC Book Club is now Radical Readers Book Club.

Join us on Sunday, August 22nd for our monthly book club and conversation at 5PM. This month we are discussing, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe.

Link In Bio to RSVP!

Things Fall Apart is the debut novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe, first published in 1958. It depicts pre-colonial life in the southeastern part of Nigeria and the arrival of Europeans during the late 19th century. It is seen as the archetypal modern African novel in English, and one of the first to receive global critical acclaim. It is a staple book in schools throughout Africa and is widely read and studied in English-speaking countries around the world. The novel was first published in the UK in 1962 by William Heinemann Ltd, and became the first work published in Heinemann's African Writers Series.

The novel follows the life of Okonkwo, an Igbo ("Ibo" in the novel) man and local wrestling champion in the fictional Nigerian clan of Umuofia. The work is split into three parts, with the first describing his family, personal history, and the customs and society of the Igbo, and the second and third sections introducing the influence of European colonialism and Christian missionaries on Okonkwo, his family, and the wider Igbo community.

#austinjusticecoalition #atxajc #radicalreadersbookclub

Join us TODAY, at 6:30 PM, for our monthly general

Join us TODAY, at 6:30 PM, for our monthly general body meeting. Learn about Austin Justice Coalition programs and initiatives while engaging with your community through our roundtable.
We are still hosting our general body meetings virtually.

RSVP link in bio

#austinjusticecoalition #communityroundtable #learnaboutyourcommunity

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