Skulls, Spirits, and Sugar Bread: Celebrate Día De Los Muertos at Waterloo Park
byDía de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant Mexican tradition that has found a special place in Austin, Texas. This…
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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…
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…
The Mother Ginger (Snaps) of The Nutcracker Ballet
byThere’s something divine about being surrounded by Black women: shea butter embraces; sticky red lipstick kisses on foreheads; sugar, spice and…gingersnaps. It’s a veritable…
City of Austin Partners with AALI for Juneteenth Festivities
byJuneteenth was officially recognized as a national holiday June 17, 2021 – two days shy of the day Texans have long celebrated the day…
Ebonie Trice: A Woman on a Mission
byIn Gary, Indiana more than three-fourths of the population is Black, and one out of almost every 3 residents in the city lives in poverty. Local churches have stepped in to fill the gaps, establishing community gardens and food pantries and helping to meet the basic needs of city residents where public service programs fall short. Such was the case for the church Ebonie Trice was raised in, she remembers
Central Texas Honors the King of Peace
byThe Austin Area Heritage Council, which organizes the main MLK Day celebrations in the city, will be holding the Austin Area MLK Day Livestream and…
The Black Girl Magic Holiday Gift Guide
byIt’s that time of year again. The malls and stores are packed with people doing their last bit of holiday and Christmas shopping. Whether…
The Season for Giving: 5 Local Non-Profits that Could Use Your Help!
byDecember is here and with it comes the pressure to spend that money. Consumerism is at an all-time high and Christmas time takes it…
Debut of Winter Wonderland at Circuit of the Americas
byAs far back as I remember, my family would take a weekend sometime before Christmas and go look at Christmas lights together. This was my Mother’s favorite time of year and she was always like a kid when we would go see the beautiful displays of lights and decorations.
‘A Christmas Carol’ at Zach Theatre is a party for the soul
byFrom the opening rendition of the Motown classic What Christmas Means to Me, to the jubilant gospel of Joy to the World, Zach theatre’s musical version of A Christmas Carol is a party for the soul.
Community Collaboration Feeds 300 Families in Austin
byIf there was ever a time to connect with forward thinking, problem-solving make-it-happen people, it’s now.