Kevin Knight: Global Travel Entrepreneur for People Who Enjoy Life
“Where you going now?” As an avid traveler and adventurer, Kevin Knight is used to people asking him that question. Now, as the founding…
Dreaming Big: Quincy Dunlap Takes Helm at Urban League
He had an epiphany one day: “Try making a legitimate living one more time.” Little did that young man, accustomed to tempting fate on the streets of St. Louis, know that he was on the path to serving as CEO of an organization he had benefited from in his past.
Making a Buzz: 13 Year Old CEO Mikaila Ulmer
Visiting the Ulmer residence, you would be forgiven if you felt more like you were at your cousin’s house from the Deep South than the home of one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs in this part of the country. Chickens roam lazily around the front yard, a young boy checking on them and keeping them company.
Proven Under Pressure: Vincent Harding Joins District One Race
As one of a growing list of candidates vying for the District 1 City Council slot in November, Vincent Harding is clear about what sets him apart from the pack: experience and already having proven himself under pressure.
Ready to do “all the things”: Natasha Harper Madison Runs for City Council
Natasha Harper Madison’s campaign theme is Innovative, Capable, Collaborative Leadership. With these traits, this former “trash bag kid” is ready to not only prove…
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.