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Mark Richardson is a multimedia journalist, editor and writer who has worked in digital, print and broadcast media for three decades. He is a nationally recognized editor and reporter who has covered government, politics and the environment. A journalism graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, he was recently awarded a Foundation for Investigative Journalism grant and has three Associated Press Managing Editors awards for excellence in reporting.
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Portraits Project to add 2015 honorees
Friday, February 27, 2015 by Mark Richardson
The City of Austin is holding a reception today to recognize the honorees who will be added to the African American Portraits Project. The Portraits Project is part of the “Reflections” public art installation at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility that celebrates the contributions of African Americans who’ve had a lasting impact on Austin. The 2015 honorees are:
- Evers Lee Anderson, 1914-1977
- John Phillip Crawford Sr., 1929-1996
- Travis County Commissioner Ron Davis
- Rev. Freddie Dixon Sr.
- Dr. Chiquita Watt Eugene
- James Ernest Hamilton, 1935-1993
- Sheriff Greg Hamilton
- Nelson Linder
- Constable Donald Ray Nesby, 1937-2012
- Theodore R. Youngblood Sr., 1903-1993
The reception is set for 3 p.m. at the African American Cultural and Heritage Facility, 912 E. 11th St.
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