Whip Your Hair Back and Forth at The Black Hair Experience
byTwo Austinites created a space to celebrate Black hair with an exhibit called The Black Hair Experience,
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Black Women of ATX: A Brave Space for Women
byWhen Sydney Martens moved to Austin at the height of the pandemic, she found it hard to meet and connect with other women. After joining some Facebook groups, she noticed how a lot of co-ed groups allowed bashing and disparaging comments of Black Women.
Best in the Citi | Innovators
bySoulCitixAALI HDR – Purple1644424769696-9661665911155586 soulciti and the African American Leadership Institute (AALI) are recognizing the accomplishments of Black Austinites who are leaving their mark…
The Blacker the Berry, the Sweeter the Lemonade
byAustin’s favorite teenage business mogul Mikaila Ulmer and her company Me & The Bees Lemonade just recently launched their newest product flavor – Black Cherry Lemonade.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Sianni Dean
bySianni Dean came to Austin in October 2020 with tunnel vision.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Harold Hughes
byHarold Hughes is on a mission to connect people. “I’m Jamaican. First-generation American and from a culture standpoint, there’s a lot of communal sharing,…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Phyllis Everette
byPhyllis Everette imagines she has a heart for Black women that is similar to the heart Jesus has for all of humanity. “I am…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: BiNi Coleman
byAter 28 years of being in Austin and constantly asking herself “where are all the Black people,” Bini Coleman is excited to be helping…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Rachel Lauren
byLauren sees her life’s work as advocating for a better life for people who look like her – whether in business or in her personal life.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: De Juana Lozada
byDe Juana Lozada has what she describes as “a bunch of degrees” and more than a lifetime’s worth of experiences. She has been a…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Dr. Charles Alston
byCharles Alston III followed in his mother’s footsteps to be a dentist – and if he has his way, all three of his children will be dentists too.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Dr. Laresea Woods
byLaressa Woods’ mother used to say she lost her childhood always worrying and being concerned and trying to find solutions to every problem.