Countless residents are currently without electricity and water, but for those who are challenged with preexisting racial and socioeconomic barriers, the impact of recent…
Growing up, my Saturdays were packed: 07:30 a.m. – Wake up and shower, walk across the street to the hair salon 08:00 a.m. –…
The City of Austin Economic Development Department supports entrepreneurs during the pandemic by providing information, tools, and resources virtually. Visit www.ATXRecovers.com, a one-stop resource to help…
Atlanta rapper and activist Michael Render (or as many become acquainted with his rap moniker, Killer Mike) along with Civil Rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young, are working to become the face of Black and Brown banking in the US.
Chief Manley, who spent 30 years with the department, successfully rose through the ranks from a department rookie to its top leader, announced today…
Did you know that the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s Small Business Division provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs? Whether you…
Serial entrepreneur Terry Pierre Mitchell has made her mark on Austin’s social and business scenes. Now, she’s working to build a better city to raise her daughter.
Edward Madongorere is hoping to push inclusion through content creation — and make the world a better place for Black kids with autism along the way.
Jerold McDonald left hospitals because he thought he could shake up the industry better from the outside. Today, he’s using his superpowers to be a voice for the voiceless.
She built a multi-million dollar lemonade brand before her 12th birthday. But Mikaila Ulmer is still grappling with the same things other 16-year-olds face.
Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone knows what it’s like to be a struggling artist. Now, he’s working to support other artists of color in the city.
James knows communities can move beyond diversity to be truly inclusive. So he’s working to increase the number of Black and Brown entrepreneurs to make Austin a more inclusive space.
Williams is a ‘firestarter,’ a social impact strategist, and a high-powered lobbyist. And now she’s helping others learn to turn moments into movements.
Chas Moore knows first-hand the long tail of injustice. Now he’s working to fight for change across the city of Austin.
The Austin Area Heritage Council, which organizes the main MLK Day celebrations in the city, will be holding the Austin Area MLK Day Livestream and…
Serial entrepreneur Terry Pierre Mitchell has made her mark on Austin’s social and business scenes. Now, she’s working to build a better city to raise her daughter.
Edward Madongorere is hoping to push inclusion through content creation — and make the world a better place for Black kids with autism along the way.
Jerold McDonald left hospitals because he thought he could shake up the industry better from the outside. Today, he’s using his superpowers to be a voice for the voiceless.
She built a multi-million dollar lemonade brand before her 12th birthday. But Mikaila Ulmer is still grappling with the same things other 16-year-olds face.
Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone knows what it’s like to be a struggling artist. Now, he’s working to support other artists of color in the city.
James knows communities can move beyond diversity to be truly inclusive. So he’s working to increase the number of Black and Brown entrepreneurs to make Austin a more inclusive space.
