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Austin's Black History Museum, Education Center Opens On North Avenue

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The Future Drive Empowerment Center opened last month at 6914 W. North Ave. to celebrate Black history and support West Side youth. The facility features a wall of fame highlighting African American contributions in sports, broadcasting, and civil rights. A significant exhibit is dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.

, showcasing his impact on the Civil Rights Movement. Administrator Natasha Hall noted the center's commitment to addressing community violence through education and engagement. Future programming will include financial literacy seminars and after-school initiatives. Founder Jimmie Gardner was motivated to establish the center after observing educational disparities in a youth competition. The center began in Gardner's basement in 2020, later moving to a renovated law office.

Gardner aims to combat the erosion of Black history in education, responding to national discussions about curriculum changes.

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ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen 'I Cannot Do This Alone'

Eva Gurtovaia celebrated her U.S. citizenship on Wednesday while her husband, Enes Abak, remained detained by immigration agents just a day earlier. Abak, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, faces challenges due to his pending political asylum application and fears for his safety if returned to his home country. Local supporters rallied to express their concerns over his detention and advocate for his release.