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…
Innovators
My First Dream Con Experience: A Journey of Inclusivity, Connection, and Community
byAs a first-time attendee of Dream Con, I can confidently say that this event has left a lasting impression on me. The sheer magnitude…
A Celebration of Black Culinary Excellence in Austin
byAustin, renowned for its vibrant food culture, is witnessing a culinary revolution driven by three exceptional black chefs. Tavel Bristol Joseph, Mashama Bailey, and…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Sianni Dean
bySianni Dean came to Austin in October 2020 with tunnel vision.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Harold Hughes
byHarold 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,…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Phyllis Everette
byPhyllis Everette imagines she has a heart for Black women that is similar to the heart Jesus has for all of humanity. “I am…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: BiNi Coleman
byAter 28 years of being in Austin and constantly asking herself “where are all the Black people,” Bini Coleman is excited to be helping…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Rachel Lauren
byLauren 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.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: De Juana Lozada
byDe Juana Lozada has what she describes as “a bunch of degrees” and more than a lifetime’s worth of experiences. She has been a…
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Jermaine & Jahmaal Dumes
byIf there are three things that define Jermaine and Jahmaal Dumes’ childhood in Beaumont, Texas and West Louisiana, they’re: crawfish, entertaining, and good food.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Dr. Charles Alston
byCharles 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.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Dr. Laresea Woods
byLaressa Woods’ mother used to say she lost her childhood always worrying and being concerned and trying to find solutions to every problem.