Civil Rights and Wrongs for August 3, 2021

This Tuesday on Civil Rights and Wrongs Michelle Manning-Scott welcomes Pamela Owens, CEO and Bridge Builder of Six Square, Austin’s Black cultural district -- the only Black cultural district in the state of Texas and the only cultural arts district in the City of Austin.  Six Square is a non-profit organization whose mission is to preserve and celebrate the cultural legacy of the Black community that once thrived in Central East Austin through cultural arts, education, economic development, and historic preservation. The ongoing gentrification of the neighborhood, the historic nature of many of its landmarks, the contributions of its residents and the organization's efforts to advocate for and educate the public about this foundational community within Austin are among the topics of their discussion.