Kicking It Collab: I Love My HBCU Jacket
Last week was Huston-Tillotson’s homecoming week, we’re in the middle of Black History month and there’s still so much more to celebrate! Founded in…
What Dentistry Teaches us About Curbing Racism
Tooth decay is a disease that is preventable through early education before bad habits develop. Likewise, racism should be seen not as an attitude, but as a disease that can, and should be addressed at an early age.
Huston-Tillotson’s New President is Ready to ‘Kick Butt and Take Names’
Dr. Melva K. Williams has trained or mentored more than 400 of today’s leaders at historically Black colleges and universities as co-founder of the…
Austin Area Urban League Tips Off New Basketball Tradition
AAUL to Spotlight Top Student-Athletes in Premium Holiday Entertainment Experience
RichesArt Gallery’s Newest Exhibit ‘Comic Con’ Is A Love Letter To Fandom
October (the best time of the year!) is a month chock-full of great vibes and outings for all ages, and to celebrate the festive…
Queens Queening: $1 Million Black Fund Launches
A new fund aimed at helping Black-led organizations in Austin, founded by five Black women, has raised its first $1 million, with plans to…
And How Are the Children?
Terry Mitchell, the co-founder of Black Leaders Collective, kicked off the education town hall with a question traditionally asked by the East African Maasai…
MAN IN ME BREAKS BIAS WITH DADDY-DAUGHTER HAIR CARE DAY
Lyric Washington really likes her hair. Currently styled in braids, the 12-year-old rated her hair an 8 out of 10. “It’s part of my…
Hip Hop Meets Art at Riches Art Gallery
More than a year after Riches Art Gallery, the only Black-owned art gallery in Austin, opened its doors, residents of all races have continued…
City of Austin Partners with AALI for Juneteenth Festivities
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a national holiday June 17, 2021 – two days shy of the day Texans have long celebrated the day…
‘Tis the Seasoning: Celebrate Juneteenth Weekend at Soul Food Truck Fest
Presented by the Austin Revitalization Authority, Soul Food Truck Fest (#SFTF) will season up the state’s traditional festival lineup on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Justice Kentanji Onyika Brown Jackson
The Honorable Ketanji Onyika Brown Jackson is now Justice Kentanji Onyika Brown Jackson. Say her WHOLE name!