United Methodist Church Supporting Black Business Month
byOne Central Austin church is committed to helping small business owners succeed — one interest-free microloan at a time! Since 2016, their program has…
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Applications are Now Open for the Cultivating Fathers Cohort
byThe Man in Me, a local organization that focuses on the growth and development of men in the Travis County area, is currently accepting…
Bini (Coleman) Scoor: Austin’s Champion for Community Health and Wellness
byBiNi Scoor stands out as a beacon of light in a world where selfless acts often go unnoticed. She tirelessly gives back to her…
Giving Flowers: The Villager has Served the Austin Community for over 50 Years
by2023 marked 50 years of service for The Villager, one of Austin’s oldest news publications still in existence and the second African American newspaper…
Black Women Who is Reaching Out to the Community
byIn 2018, Tanya Walker, an outdoor enthusiast, established the Black and brown women’s empowerment organization Black Women Who Kayak (BWWK), to see more women…
Colorful Theories: A Vibrant Palette of Conversation and Creativity
byIn the ever-evolving landscape of podcasts, there’s a new kid on the block, and she’s not just bringing you conversations—she’s coloring them too. Meet…
Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson Seeks Changes to the Department
byAustin’s Interim Chief of Police Robin Henderson has served the Austin Police Department for 26 years. Henderson has served in various assignments, including Executive…
TaterQue Bringing Heart and Soul to Pflugerville
byIt’s very rare to find someone who hasn’t heard of TaterQue these days, whether they’ve been there or not. This restaurant, which seems like…
The Origin Studio House is a Real Vibe
byIt was a mild November Thursday night in Austin when Origin Studio House had a soft launch to become available to the wider public….
The Texas Empowerment Academy New School Campus
byThe Texas Empowerment Academy (TxEA) Roland Hayes Campus (named after the Chair of the Board of Directors, Roland Hayes) is expanding to a bigger…
Come Thru to Origin Studio House during AfroTech
byAs Black Austin’s population continues to dwindle, several local businesses and organizations are attempting to do their part to retain the remaining community while…
Mando Rayo: from Taco Talk to Trailblazing
byAs Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we wanted to highlight a true soul citizen and hermano of soulciti. Armando “Mando” Rayo has…