Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow: Cranky Granny’s Forced Out of The Domain.
byAlmost two years after Sianni Dean, owner of Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls, made the decision to move from her hometown of New Jersey, her…
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Hip Hop Meets Art at Riches Art Gallery
byMore than a year after Riches Art Gallery, the only Black-owned art gallery in Austin, opened its doors, residents of all races have continued…
WorkingGroup512 Leading the Fight for Maternal Mental Health
byMaternal mental health is something that gets overlooked quite frequently. Mothers, especially new mothers, are expected to instantly be strong, nurturing, and mentally ready…
What the Cluck?! The Best Fried Chicken in The Citi
byAs we appear to be navigating our way through the end of the Pandemic Era – one of my favorite pandemic ‘gifts’ was the…
City of Austin Partners with AALI for Juneteenth Festivities
byJuneteenth was officially recognized as a national holiday June 17, 2021 – two days shy of the day Texans have long celebrated the day…
‘Tis the Seasoning: Celebrate Juneteenth Weekend at Soul Food Truck Fest
byPresented by the Austin Revitalization Authority, Soul Food Truck Fest (#SFTF) will season up the state’s traditional festival lineup on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
United Methodist Church Helping Austin Small Businesses Get Funding
byUniversity United Methodist Church is starting its next round of interest-free microloans for small businesses in the Austin metro area with its UUMC Community Microlending program.
Whip Your Hair Back and Forth at The Black Hair Experience
byTwo Austinites created a space to celebrate Black hair with an exhibit called The Black Hair Experience,
Black Women of ATX: A Brave Space for Women
byWhen Sydney Martens moved to Austin at the height of the pandemic, she found it hard to meet and connect with other women. After joining some Facebook groups, she noticed how a lot of co-ed groups allowed bashing and disparaging comments of Black Women.
HUE Affair to Make Final Appearance during SXSW
byThe HUE Beauty and Natural Hair Affair (Hair Unites Everyone), the first natural hair event for women of color during SXSW, will be returning…
The Blacker the Berry, the Sweeter the Lemonade
byAustin’s favorite teenage business mogul Mikaila Ulmer and her company Me & The Bees Lemonade just recently launched their newest product flavor – Black Cherry Lemonade.
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…