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“People have the power:” Dolores Huerta discusses lifelong fight for democracy, feminism at the Texas Tribune Festival

By Brenda Hernandez ● Community News ● September 22, 2023

Labor leader and civil rights activist Dolores Huerta also signed copies of the recently-released book, “50 Years of Ms.: The Best of the Pathfinding Magazine that Ignited a Revolution.”

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Dove Springs Residents Stranded on Heat Island

By Kessly Salinas and Blair Waltman-Alexin ● Community News ● September 14, 2023

A recent study showed temperatures in urban heat islands like Dove Springs and parts of East Austin can be 8 to 15 degrees hotter than the rest of Austin.

Mental Health Ofrenda: Seguir Adelante in Times of Change

By Magaly Arredondo Lopez ● Tu Voz ● May 19, 2023

Change brings up feelings of deep discomfort. Change related to health, employment, relationships, education, home, and more. Even when the change feels exciting and invigorating (a cool new job or moving to a new city), not knowing the outcome or consequences is uncomfortable. After graduating from college, I felt both relief and fear. ¿Ahora qué? Where was I headed next?

3 Murals Celebrating Nuestras Historias

By Kessly Salinas ● Cultura ● May 10, 2023

We highlighted significant places around Austin para nuestra gente in our latest video series. Check out three local murals that tell nuestras historias.⁠

The passing of an icon: Austin boxing legend Joe Vela leaves a legacy of empowerment

By Nancy Flores and Kessly Salinas ● Community News ● April 13, 2023

Beloved local boxer and coach Joe E. Vela, Jr. passed away at 87. He helped uplift generations of Austin youth and beyond through his boxing programs and community advocacy.

How Con Mi MADRE empowers young Latinas and their mothers

By Kessly Salinas ● Community News ● March 31, 2023

The nonprofit organization Con Mi MADRE turns 15. Our Q&A with Executive Director Johanna Moya Fábregas gives us a glimpse into the challenges, evolution and future plans to keep pushing Latinas forward.

Austin honors César Chávez life, legacy

By Kessly Salinas ● Community News ● March 28, 2023

Austin honored the civil rights and labor leader at the annual ¡Sí Se Puede! César Chávez March and Celebration at Parque Zaragoza in East Austin.

PHOTOS: Austin’s Sí Se Puede César Chávez March and Celebration

By Rene Renteria/Special to Austin Vida ● Community Events ● March 27, 2023

Check out photos from the 2023 Sí Se Puede César Chávez March and Celebration

Support Austin Vida this Giving Tuesday

By Austin Vida staff ● Community Events ● November 28, 2022

Help Austin Vida reach its Giving Tuesday fundraising goal. Your generosity can help us unlock a matching donation. Together, we can amplify, inform and celebrate our comunidad.

How St. Edward’s University has uplifted migrant farmworker students for 50 years

By Nancy Flores ● Community News ● October 23, 2022

The College Assistance Migrant Program scholarship at St. Edward’s University turns 50 this year. It’s the longest-running program of its kind in the nation. CAMP scholars, whose families do seasonal or migrant farm work, are often the first of their families to attend college.