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.’
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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.
The Turning Point: Austin’s Nook Turner Jumps Back On It
byIt’s clear to anyone who has lived in Austin for the past few years that it is growing and changing, especially Austin’s Eastside. For a homegrown Austinite, it can almost look foreign in its entirety. Native Austinite Charles “Nook” Turner saw this change coming for many years prior, and is still doing his part to keep his neighborhood alive.
John Hall: Green is the new black
byAfrican Americans have traditionally been part of communities that have borne the brunt of environmental discord, with landfills and pollution sources located in areas where people of color predominantly live.
Jump Shot: Coached by Mom, Maya, Smart Family Aims for Community Life in Austin
byWhen Maya Smart arrives in a new community she jumps right in. “I’ve moved a lot over the last 15 years, and volunteering is…
SaulPaul: The Messenger and the Message
byIn an era where music is more disposable than ever, much is left desired in an industry that seemingly champions quantity over quality. More…
Rosalind Oliphant: A Legacy of Literature
byMost of us can’t call Pulitzer Prize-winner Leonard Pitts to ask about his latest work, or have best-selling author Bernice McFadden recommend our event to Terry McMillan, or convince sister Souljah to add Austin to her book tour, but Rosalind Oliphant can.
Akaimi Davis: A Raindrop, A Fox, and a Canvas
byAustin recently celebrated the life and legacy of Prince. Some of Austin’s best musical minds performed, including Courtney Santana & Friends. Also on-stage was mixed media artist Akaimi Davis, live painting her tribute to Prince. In the following interview, Akaimi opens up about the event, and more.