East Austinite Kedrick Jeffries Appointed New CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters
Kedrick Jeffries, who has been with the Boys and Girls Club for eight years with his most recent position being Chief Programs Officer, has…
RichesArt Gallery is Opening Its Second Location, and You’re Invited
soulcitizen Richard Samuel opened RichesArt Gallery, a now Eastside Austin staple, back in 2021 and it rapidly became a community staple. It was also…
Travis County Commissioner Jeff Travillion Looks to Continue Serving Travis County
Having been elected as Travis County Commissioner of Precinct 1 in 2016 and 2020, Jeff Travillion is up for re-election again in the March…
The Kinky Curly Coily Festival is for Us and by Us
Cha’keeta B, Founder of the Kinky Curly Coily Festival, wanted to attend a festival in Austin, like Afropunk with the focus being on natural…
The Bakari Legacy Event: Carnivals around the World Makes its Return
For the first time since the retrial for the murder of Bakari Henderson, the 5th annual Bakari Legacy Event returns. This year’s theme is “Carnivals Around the World”.
Moyo Oyelola Presents: Dept of the People + Processing
Part performance art, part experiment, Oyelola’s interactive runs until February 25, 2022 at Carver Mseum.
BLK Beetles Invite You to Vibe with Them at AFROTECH
Take time to cater to your wellness during AfroTech at the #VibeWithUs event by BLK Beetles.
All Kinds of Black is Exploring New Ventures at AfroTech 2022
All Kinds of Black was the theme for _OfColor’s Black Art WKND during Juneteenth earlier this year. Now the organization has extended the theme to All Kinds of Black in Tech and is headed to AfroTech as an official event for the conference.
Pink Sugar Treats & Eats Has a Sweet New Storefront in East Austin
Sweet Sugar Treats & Eats began as just a self-challenge to recreate a cake seen by Shelesa “Sugar” Tennon in a cooking competition. Now it’s a thriving custom bakery and baking class with a brand new storefront!
WorkingGroup512 Leading the Fight for Maternal Mental Health
Maternal mental health is something that gets overlooked quite frequently. Mothers, especially new mothers, are expected to instantly be strong, nurturing, and mentally ready…
_OfColor’s 2022 Black Art WKND is All Kinds of Black!
Black Art WKND is back June 10-12, 2022, for its much anticipated second annual event! Attendants can expect to experience a 3 day celebration…
United Methodist Church Helping Austin Small Businesses Get Funding
University United Methodist Church is starting its next round of interest-free microloans for small businesses in the Austin metro area with its UUMC Community Microlending program.