Phoenix Arising Gala to Support Training of Local Youth for Tech Jobs
byIn 2017, Phoenix arising will train 20 local high school students for jobs in tech industries.
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Memorial to Black Texans to be Unveiled at Capitol
byThe monument to Black Texans will be the last monument to be erected on the Capitol’s South grounds under current law.
Let the Games Begin: Spit Fest 2016
byAustin’s Hip-hop and R&B infused spoken word competition is in its 11th year.
Urban League Gala Roadmaps Education Future
byEducation expert Dr. Steve Perry delivered the keynote address. His message, full of humor and conviction, was a fervent call to action.
Austin Photographers to Appear in Arts in Context on KLRU
byPhotographers Moyo Oyelola and Hakeem Adewumi will be featured in the Oct. 10 episode of Arts in Context, a weekly production of KLRU-TV, Austin PBS.
Massive Monument to Achievements of Black Texans Installed at Capitol
byWhy didn’t we know sooner about the new monument at the heart of one of the most impactful states in the U.S.? It went mostly unpublicized.
Carla Nickerson: Pecan Street Festival Featured Artist
byA seventh-generation Texas Renaissance Woman, Carla has worked as a film/tv/theatrical actor and multi-media artist for over 30 years. As a child, she and her siblings loved to experiment…
Educational Farm and Outreach Group Offer Free Yoga to Austin Kids
byTwo local organizations that cater particularly to the Austin area’s most underserved kids have teamed up to offer free yoga to kids ages 8-14.
‘Blerd’ Alert: Cap City Black Film Fest Talks Marvel, Shows Foreign & Youth Films
byEver since its debut in 2013, the Capital City Black Film Festival has been offering Austinites unique perspectives on film, as well as African American culture.
Black Chamber committed to improving state of Austin business
byOn July 12, the Greater Austin Black Chamber (GABC) held its 2016 State of Black Business luncheon at the Google Fiber headquarters downtown.
What Caused the Exodus of Austin’s Black Residents? It Depends on Who You Ask.
byIn 2014, Austin made national news when The University of Texas (UT) released an analysis of U.S. census data, from 2000 to 2010, showing a mass exodus of Black residents from Austin between 2000 and 2009.
Call to Action Follows KLRU’s #ATXTogether Summit
byA very steamy Monday night didn’t keep hundreds of Austinites from making their way to KLRU TV/PBS television studios on the University of Texas at Austin campus for the station’s latest live Civic Summit series taping. The dialogue focused on how to achieve social justice for diverse groups.