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Black Catholic Church Retains Foothold in Changing East Austin (Audio)

It is no secret that the black population of East Austin has been dwindling as the white population has increased for the past couple of decades. But some see a bright spot in that transformation. And it is apparent on Sunday mornings.

By Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez, KUT News
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Father Basil Aguzie at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Austin.
Credit: Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez

It is no secret that the black population of East Austin has been dwindling as the white population has increased for the past couple of decades. But some see a bright spot in that transformation. And it is apparent on Sunday mornings. 

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