Mobley Warms up Austin at Mohawk
byThe brother is talented.
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Sharon Mays: Baby Got Greens
bySample the yummy bites prepared by Sharon Mays and more delicious dishes created by other local African American chefs at Taste of Black Austin on Jan. 31.
Christopher Omenihu: Austin’s Newest Favorite Rapper
by“We’re going to continue to bring a gross amount of diverse people together. It’s going to be ugly.”
Lylanda Edwards: A purpose bigger than hair
byLylanda Edwards worked at IBM for nine years and knew that she wanted more, so she looked to God to give her the vision.
Para Agboga: A Treasure within a Treasure at Austin’s Carver Museum & Cultural Center
byDeeply rooted and nestled in the heart of Central East Austin lies a community treasure.
Austin Photographers to Appear in Arts in Context on KLRU
byPhotographers Moyo Oyelola and Hakeem Adewumi will be featured in the Oct. 10 episode of Arts in Context, a weekly production of KLRU-TV, Austin PBS.
Austin Celebrates 30 Years of Brian Joseph’s Bydee Art
byA diverse and enthusiastic crowd of Austinites recently gathered to celebrate 30 years of Brian Joseph, ‘The Bydee Man.’
Carla Nickerson: Pecan Street Festival Featured Artist
byA seventh-generation Texas Renaissance Woman, Carla has worked as a film/tv/theatrical actor and multi-media artist for over 30 years. As a child, she and her siblings loved to experiment…
Bavu Blakes: 5 Tips for Teachers from Austin’s Hip Hop Mayor
byOriginally known in Austin for his rap music career and sometimes known as the Hip Hop Mayor, Bavu Blakes now teaches at Decker Middle School on the city’s East Side.
Tam Hawkins: Leading the Black Business Community to the Next Level
byIt was love that brought Tam Hawkins, President and CEO of the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce to town, but her passion for her community and desire to help entrepreneurs build intergenerational wealth keep her in the capital city.
Batch, Please! Healthy Snack Mavens Declared Best in Texas by H-E-B
byH-E-B recently announced the top 5 winners for their annual Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best. The winners split cash prizes of $90,000 and will receive coveted space on H‑E‑B store shelves in 2017.
Acoustic Hip-Hop Live: SaulPaul to Perform at Strange Brew
byMusician SaulPaul, who recently returned from touring in France, will release his latest album at Austin’s Strange Brew venue on Saturday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m. He is known for his interactive Acoustic Hip-Hop performances.