Before We Let Go: Celebrating Frankie Beverly’s Timeless Legacy
byLet’s pay tribute to the incomparable Frankie Beverly, a true icon of soul music who’s left an indelible mark on Black culture and beyond….
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Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Brought the Heat to Austin
byY’all, let me tell you about the day Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett brought the heat to Austin! As a new political enthusiast and community advocate,…
DAWA is Celebrating its 5th Anniversary in a Major Way
byDAWA (Diversity Awareness and Wellness in Action) is celebrating its 5th anniversary on September 6, at the Long Center in Austin, and they’re pulling…
Sing Sing: Austin’s Producer Monique Walton Answers the Call
byThe anticipation was electric as I eagerly awaited the premiere of Sing Sing. The buzz surrounding this film was deafening, with critics singing its…
Dream Con 2024: Living in a Black Nerd’s Paradise
byWalking through the doors of the Austin Convention Center, cosplayer Chelsea and I were instantly taken on a nostalgic journey down Memory Lane, seeing…
Irv da Phenom Reacts to His Song in Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer
byImagine checking your email and seeing what seems to be spam from someone impersonating Disney. Now imagine they send a follow up because they…
Harnessing Innovation and Sustainability: Lessons from Iceland for Austin
byIceland, a place so cold it makes Austin’s winter feel like a balmy summer day! But hey, why Iceland of all places, right? Well,…
Smithsonian Exhibit Covers the Three Rs of the Black Experience: Reckoning, Rejuvenation, and Relaxation
byThe National Museum of African American History & Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, DC, is a right of passage for Black Americans to learn and…
Local Georgetown Organization to Host the City’s 72nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration
byMany thoughts come to mind when thinking about Georgetown, Texas. However, a rich history of celebrating Black culture was not one of them for…
RichesArt Gallery Prepares for Its Third Anniversary
byRichard Samuel, owner and founder of RichesArt Gallery has a lot to celebrate, including the third anniversary for the first location of the aforementioned…
June is Black Culture Month in Austin
byJune is a very significant month for the Black community containing Juneteenth, Black Music Month, plus Pride Month for our LGBTQIA+ soulmates. Other Black…
From Blueprints to Bestsellers: Varian Johnson’s Journey to Middle-Grade Fiction Stardom
byWhen Varian Johnson speaks about his path to becoming a celebrated author of middle-grade and young-adult fiction, it’s clear that his story is as…