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.
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.
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.
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…
“Somebody gotta be first.” That attitude explains how Tommy Wyatt ran for Travis County Commissioner twice in the 60s, even though a black person…
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…
“It all depends on the vibe.” Wil B, half of the Black Violin duo, talked to soulciti about how performances take on a life…
Lewis Conway, Jr. was never much of a conformist.
“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 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.
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.
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.
