East Austinite Kedrick Jeffries Appointed New CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters
byKedrick Jeffries, who has been with the Boys and Girls Club for eight years with his most recent position being Chief Programs Officer, has…
Kedrick Jeffries, who has been with the Boys and Girls Club for eight years with his most recent position being Chief Programs Officer, has…
As a first-time attendee of Dream Con, I can confidently say that this event has left a lasting impression on me. The sheer magnitude…
Austin, renowned for its vibrant food culture, is witnessing a culinary revolution driven by three exceptional black chefs. Tavel Bristol Joseph, Mashama Bailey, and…
Sianni Dean came to Austin in October 2020 with tunnel vision.
Harold 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,…
Phyllis Everette imagines she has a heart for Black women that is similar to the heart Jesus has for all of humanity. “I am…
Ater 28 years of being in Austin and constantly asking herself “where are all the Black people,” Bini Coleman is excited to be helping…
Lauren 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.
De Juana Lozada has what she describes as “a bunch of degrees” and more than a lifetime’s worth of experiences. She has been a…
If there are three things that define Jermaine and Jahmaal Dumes’ childhood in Beaumont, Texas and West Louisiana, they’re: crawfish, entertaining, and good food.
Charles 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.
Laressa Woods’ mother used to say she lost her childhood always worrying and being concerned and trying to find solutions to every problem.