KLRU summit talks about respect and preservation for East Austin
byOn Thursday, Apr. 3, KLRU hosted a civic summit, EAST AUSTIN REVEALED. It was billed as a community discussion, and the event began with…
On Thursday, Apr. 3, KLRU hosted a civic summit, EAST AUSTIN REVEALED. It was billed as a community discussion, and the event began with…
The Zach Scott Production of “Rent,” playing through November 28 at the Kleberg Stage, proves that New York has little to teach Austin when it comes to making a musical into a raucous good time.
Racismo en Mexico is a campaign to eliminate racism in Mexico by showing its deep roots and common occurrence.
A proud Navy veteran who achieved the rank of Special Operations Officer, Fred McGhee is one of the first Black diving officers in U.S. Navy history. McGhee is an archeologist, and he’s running for Austin City Council.
Courtney Sanchez is a chameleon. She aligns her voice to the listener’s perception, all Ella Fitzgerald one minute, John Legend, Chaka Khan, or James Taylor the next.
Friends and supporters toasted Hawkins Bucklew Handcrafted Jewelry Designs’ new line of custom jewelry during Austin Fashion Week on Apr. 26 at Cru Wine Bar in the Domain.
Bill “The Mailman” Martin, gospel announcer and president of the Texas Chapter of the Gospel Announcers Guild, passed away on Apr. 7. He mentored Naomi Richard, who authored this remembrance of his life.
“Mission Accomplished,” was how Chaka felt when Riders Against the Storm (RAS) won the prestigious Band of the Year award at this year’s SXSW Music Festival. To have Hip Hop appreciated and validated by a bona fide music-loving community was exactly the purpose of RAS’ move to Austin in 2009.
LBJ High School hosted the second annual AISD African American Parental Involvement Conference today. It featured two new East Austin middle school options and provided information about helping students succeed at any school.
The first African American to manage a presidential campaign says that in 2008, across all measures, Black women had the highest voter turnout, emphasizing that who they vote for influences who is elected into political office.
Her name is Olufunmilay Ogunro, but you can call her Fum Fum. The Austin native shone like a jewel as she recently wrapped production on her short film, GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER? NAIJA EDITION. It’s a rendition of the classic Sidney Poitier film, but this time, the family is Nigerian American.
The 6th Annual Austin Fashion Week, Apr. 24 to May 3, was filled with runway shows, exciting new designs, shopping at the Marketplace, red…