EXPANDING LEGACY: THE CARVER MUSEUM’S BOLD NEW $10M CHAPTER IN EAST AUSTIN
The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Genealgy Center, a cornerstone of Austin’s African American community since 1933, is embarking on an ambitious expansion…
The Arc of The BLM Movement: From George Floyd to Jordan Neely
Recently, a New York jury acquitted a white man who fatally choked a “threatening” Black homeless man on a subway car—even though the victim,…
These Corps Ain’t Loyal.
Growig up, I remember my grandmother’s weekly ritual of clipping Walmart coupons from the Sunday paper. “They’ve got the best prices,” she’d say, carefully…
Black Women Living Life Unbothered After Historic Election Loss
Y’all, let’s keep it real—the political landscape just hit different after this election, and Black women across the country are saying what needs to…
Redefining Success: Young Black Americans Chart New Paths Beyond Traditional Achievement
The American Dream that lured countless immigrants to these shores is facing fresh scrutiny from younger generations. For previous generations, the formula was clear:…
Real Estate Reality Check: Black Homeownership Still Not Adding Up
We need to have a serious heart-to-heart about what’s happening in the Black homeownership game. The National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) just…
The Saga Continues: Jussie’s Legal Battle Gets Another Chapter
Former “Empire” star Jussie Smollett just caught another L in his ongoing legal drama. The Illinois Supreme Court said “nah” to his appeal, keeping…
Dear Black Austin: Keep Calm and Lead On.
If not us, then who? The governing power structure in America—since the founding of this great nation—has made it abundantly clear that it will…
Former Louisville Officer Found Guilty in Breonna Taylor Case
In a significant development, a federal jury on Friday found former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during…
We’re With Watson for Four More Years.
In a political landscape as dynamic as Austin’s skyline, current Mayor Kirk Watson finds himself at a crossroads. After a shortened two-year term marked…
One Student Dead, Another Student in Custody in Manor
The incident at Manor Senior High School on Wednesday left 18-year-old Darrin Loving dead after he was allegedly stabbed in the chest with a…
Trump Rally Sparks Controversy with Comedian’s Racial Remarks
A recent campaign rally for former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden has ignited a firestorm of criticism following racially charged comments made…