Black Lives Matter in Austin
byThe country had not even caught its breath from the shocking death of Ahmaud Arbury when we found ourselves witnessing yet another daytime lynching of a black man on an American street.
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Austin’s African American Community Bands Together to Offer Aid
byJust like that, in a matter of weeks, our beloved city has become a casualty of a world war raging in all four corners…
Puff Puff – It Passed.
byWith a recent unanimous 9-0 City Council Vote, the City of Austin has essentially directed the Austin Police Department to end the enforcement of “low-level” marijuana possession offenses.
Travis County Proposition A: Good for East Austin
byIf voters pass Travis County’s Proposition A this election cycle, it will be a first step in a long journey to rebuild and revitalize…
Black Love Is in the Air in Texas
byWhen the founders of Black Love Texas created the Facebook group in late March, they were hoping to create a forum for singles to connect on a regional level. The serial social entrepreneurs, (one a marketing consultant and the other a dentist), could not have imagined that in under five months, the group would have burgeoned into an online collective of over 2,300 members and would host several regional events and panels.
Black-Owned Wiches Waffles & Wings Restaurant Opens in Lakeline Mall
byWalk into Wiches Waffles & Wings, and you’ll smell the aroma of delicious seasoning and the sweetness of syrup. This Black-owned brick and mortar…
Lily’s List: Sprung on Spring
by[vessel-campaign id=”129″]It hasn’t exactly felt like it lately but spring has sprung! Patio weather is finally here to stay and Austin has plenty of…
New AFD Fire Chief Joel Baker: A Big Man on a Bigger Mission
byStanding 6’6” tall, Austin’s new fire department chief does not sound or look like a ‘typical’ Austinite. Our city is pretty white. And, according…
Love Black+Buy Black: Lily’s List on where to shop for your Valentine, anytime!
byIf there is a special someone in your life hopefully they feel loved and appreciated every day but if you want to do something…
Love, Food, Fashion, and Fun in February
byAside from Black-History related programming, February is normally one of the quieter months of the year as far as events and things to do…
The Gumbo Smackdown and the Rise of Black Food Culture in Austin
byFrom Cajun to Caribbean to Soul Food, the diversity of Black food knows no bounds. The delicious and treasured recipes passed from generation to…
Lily’s List: Top ATX Fitness Leaders!
byIt’s that time of year. Folks are in a mad rush to get in the gym or get to some sort of fitness class…