Austin Justice Coalition 'Black Boy Joy' Showcase This Saturday

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Austin Justice Coalition is scheduled to stage its inaugural presentation celebrating the lives of boys and men of color on Saturday.

The event showcases talent from across Central Texas, advancing the narrative of young mean of color, AJC officials previously described. Through the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color Catalyst Fund at Community Partners — a national fund established to build, develop, and invest in local coalitions across the nation — Austin joined the movement through the Austin Justice Coalition to advance justice and build opportunity for boys and men of color, their families, and communities, officials said.

Free and open to the public, the event is scheduled on Saturday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Huston-Tillotson University, 900 Chicon St. To RSVP, click here.

From March 7:

AUSTIN, TEXAS — The Austin Justice Coalition has revealed details for its first-ever Black Boy Joy — a showcase scheduled in April featuring local talent from across Central Texas.

The showcase aims to add to the narrative of boys and men of color, AJC officials said. Through the Alliance for Boys and Men of Color Catalyst Fund at Community Partners — a national fund established to build, develop, and invest in local coalitions across the nation — Austin joined the movement through the Austin Justice Coalition to advance justice and build opportunity for boys and men of color, their families, and communities.

"As the Austin Justice Coalition continues to focus on policy on the local and state level, we know that it is integral to our culture to provide a creative outlet young boys and men of color," ACJ officials said. "There are not enough opportunities to allow men of color to perform in unique ways."

Related story: Austin Justice Coalition Launches Art, Essay Contest

The winners of our Art & Essay contest for young men of color grades 3 - 12 will be announced at this event as well. More information about the Art and Essay contest can be found: here. Interested about being a part of this event can be found on our boys and men of color initiative page here: https://www.austinjustice.org/boys-men-of-color.

WHAT: Black Boy Joy, An Austin Justice Production

WHO: Austin Justice Coalition

WHEN: April 27, 2019 - 6 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Huston-Tillotson University, King-Seabrook Chapel

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