Lord Not Julio: Power Recap, S4E6
byI struggled with what to title this blog post. Part of me wanted to title it “EVERYBODY Got Killed” (cuz everybody did). Part of…
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Insecure Recap: S2 Ep1
byWelcome to #CouchCupcake — the new weekly update on your favorite shows. It’s one part visual think piece and one part goofy girl giving…
This Ended Up Being a Good Week for Black Foke: Power Recap, S4E5
byYou know last week didn’t start out that great for Black foke. R Kelly out here stealing whole people and keeping them against their…
Tausha Robertson: Creating Ms. X Factor Platform for GenX Women
byWe deserve space to “take off our cape” and make time for ourselves.
Tenth Year in the Sun: A Debut Novel about Sisterhood by a Former Diplomat
byInspired by her travels, M.L. Wonder’s debut novel Tenth Year in the Sun explores sisterhood and cross-cultural friendships.
Don’t Sleep on Black Austin
byAfter 17 years in Austin, I’ve concluded too many sleep on the power of Black Austin.
What if We Created the All-Black Nation as Portrayed in Black Panther Movie?
byMarvel dropped the trailer for the upcoming film Black Panther in a commercial during the 2017 NBA Finals, and Black people collectively lost their minds.
Reading is the Ultimate Form of Staying Woke: Austin’s African American Book Festival
byThere’s a magic in reading. There’s something in feeling the pages beneath your finger tips, imagining the picture with your mind, and diving into a story best told by words.
Journey to Black Wall Street (Part 1)
byI was never taught in school about Black entrepreneurs, investors or inventors, which I believe many of us are not.
Issues Between Black Men and Women that Lead Men to Date Interracial Only-And How to Solve Them
byInterracial dating can be a beautiful thing, and both Black men and women date outside their race.
7 Places to Take a Date in Austin: When You’re Balling on a Budget
byDating in overpriced cocktail bars and extravagant steakhouses can be hard on your pockets. Here are seven things to do for a date in Austin that are free or cheap.
Damien Escobar: Get Up and Dance
byAustin will finally have the privilege of enjoying the amazing sounds of soulful violinist Damien Escobar at One World Theatre this Sunday, May 14th. Escobar graduated from Juliard at age 12, won third place on Americas Got Talent, and has two Emmys.