Telling Our Stories for 45 Years: Tommy Wyatt and The Villager Newspaper
by“Somebody gotta be first.” That attitude explains how Tommy Wyatt ran for Travis County Commissioner twice in the 60s, even though a black person…
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Meme Styles: The Difference is in the Data
byHave you ever felt like your community and cultural norms are misunderstood? There is an organization in Austin called MEASURE established to advocate on behalf of the feelings of the misunderstood and misrepresented in your community.
Black in the Back Country: African American Roots in Rural Texas
byYou haven’t heard of Littig, Texas. You have no idea it even exists. And that’s a shame, because the little town of Littig, and the people who live there, are the kinds of human curiosities that make Austin at its weirdest seem boring.
Taste of Black Austin Returns to Tantalize Your Tastebuds
byExperience the culinary talents of Austin’s best Black chefs at the second annual Taste of Black Austin, February 20 at the Peached Social House from 6:00p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Oh Snap!…My Alien Children are Trying to Kill Me!
byZell Miller, III, one one of Austin’s most prolific artists, presents Oh Snap!… My Alien Children are Trying to Kill Me, the final play in his trilogy about the real life joys, challenges and discoveries of raising black children.
Texas Artist Producing an Inspirational Painting and Poetry Book by Women of Color
byTwenty-Six : Poetic Affirmations for Women is a creative book project by artist Akaimi Davis, and it is on track to be an inspirational must-have piece for anyone struggling with self-acceptance and self-love.
For the People, By the People: Conway is a Homegrown Place 1 Candidate
byLewis Conway, Jr. was never much of a conformist.
Get a Taste of Austin’s Flavorful and First Haitian Gourmet Food Truck
byIn the heart of the city, you can hear the rhythmic sounds of Haitian music playing and smell the aroma of authentic, gourmet food cooking as you wait excitedly for your order at Kreyòl Korner, Austin’s first Haitian food truck.
Sisters Leading the Leaders
byWho run the world? Girls! As so famously stated by Queen Bey herself. And from where we see things – #noliestold.
De J. Lozada: The Queen of Soul (Popped Popcorn)
byShe’s got Heavenly Mac ‘n Cheese, Big Momma’s Fried Chicken, Auntie’s Best Pecan Pie, Banana Pudding — #unameit!
Quita Culpepper: The Oprah Winfrey of Texas
byIt’s not a title she’d give herself, because she’s adorably, awkwardly humble. But Quita Culpepper, long-time television news personality in Austin, is basically the…
It’s a Wonderffle Day in Mike Bradford’s Neighborhood.
byI want to be his neighbor. As the tuned in foodie that I am, I love to experience the bliss of tasting recipes unheard of.
