Telling Our Stories for 45 Years: Tommy Wyatt and The Villager Newspaper
“Somebody gotta be first.” That attitude explains how Tommy Wyatt ran for Travis County Commissioner twice in the 60s, even though a black person…
Making Moves: MVMT50 Reconvenes at SXSW
We all know the lyrics, “I’m every woman, it’s all in me!” That will never be truer than at Pitch Black: The Future is…
Old Spirits, New Sounds: Black Violin Returns to Austin
“It all depends on the vibe.” Wil B, half of the Black Violin duo, talked to soulciti about how performances take on a life…
For the People, By the People: Conway is a Homegrown Place 1 Candidate
Lewis Conway, Jr. was never much of a conformist.
Alta Alexander: Soaring to New Altatudes
“Fit and Flair.” Those words embody the style Alta Alexander recalls her grandmother reflecting during her childhood, as well as the personal style she…
David Hopper’s Love Relationship with Food on Display at Dia’s Market
David Hopper has been in a love relationship with food for a long time. He was born and raised in Detroit and has fond memories of watching his mother shop carefully for food.
Austin Gets Woke with ‘Phone Home’ Festival
If this festival is any indication, Austinites can look forward to out-of-the-box, inclusive artistic offerings that expand the relationship between art and community.
Carver to Host Interactive Festival for Radical Self-Care and Creative Courage
A hiphop-based exhibit and festival to encourage courageous creativity, Phone Home will include Colored Girl Hustle, Riders Against the Storm, singer/ songwriter JP Reynolds from New York City, Michael Love, and Las Krudas.
Mary Wilson of the Supremes Helps Raise Funds for Austin Domestic Abuse Survivors
Supporters of domestic abuse survivors raised funds Saturday night at the Austin Hilton.
Austin Celebrates 30 Years of Brian Joseph’s Bydee Art
A diverse and enthusiastic crowd of Austinites recently gathered to celebrate 30 years of Brian Joseph, ‘The Bydee Man.’
Black Chamber committed to improving state of Austin business
On July 12, the Greater Austin Black Chamber (GABC) held its 2016 State of Black Business luncheon at the Google Fiber headquarters downtown.
Akaimi Davis: A Raindrop, A Fox, and a Canvas
Austin recently celebrated the life and legacy of Prince. Some of Austin’s best musical minds performed, including Courtney Santana & Friends. Also on-stage was mixed media artist Akaimi Davis, live painting her tribute to Prince. In the following interview, Akaimi opens up about the event, and more.