Austin Blues Festival Announces Late Shows at Antone’s
byThe Austin Blues Festival is set to electrify the music scene once again as it unveils the official lineup for its Late Shows at…
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Join Metropolitan AME Church for Their 2025 Men’s Day
byOn Sunday, February 23, 2025, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church will proudly host its annual Men’s Day, a significant event that highlights the…
Keith Lee, Tabitha Brown, and Issa Rae to Speak at SXSW 2025
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals is set to return for its 39th edition from March 7-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas, and…
Why You Should Attend Art is Activism: _OfColor’s Inspiring One Night Art Show
byIn a world where art often intersects with social issues, the organization _OFCOLOR is taking a bold step forward with its upcoming art show,…
A Night to Remember: Celebrating the AALI 2025 Cohort and their Phenomenal New CEO, Daphne McDole
byWell, well, well, Austin! Last Friday night was one for the books as we gathered to welcome the 2025 cohort of the African American…
SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Film & TV Festival slate, showcasing a diverse array of…
Rest is Revolutionary: Reclaiming Our Peace in a World That Never Stops
by“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education,” Dr. King once said. Today, we might add: “Rest plus purpose—that is the foundation of…
Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to Headline the 2025 Austin Blues Festival
byThe excitement is palpable as the 2025 Austin Blues Festival gears up to showcase some of the most celebrated names in music. Scheduled for…
Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of the 2024 AFS Grant for Short Films
byThe Austin Film Society (AFS) has unveiled the 21 filmmakers selected to receive the prestigious 2024 AFS Grant for Short Films, a vital production…
EXPANDING LEGACY: THE CARVER MUSEUM’S BOLD NEW $10M CHAPTER IN EAST AUSTIN
byThe George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Genealgy Center, a cornerstone of Austin’s African American community since 1933, is embarking on an ambitious expansion…
Houston Playwright Je’Caryous Johnson Brings Iconic Love Story “Jason’s Lyric” to the Stage with All-Star Cast
byIn a thrilling announcement that is sure to excite theatergoers and fans of the original film alike, award-winning playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson is…
Equity Through Art – A Day of Transformation
byIn the Blanton Museum, I witnessed our group of community leaders transform into creative collaborators, our hands crafting wearable art from simple newspaper and…