Commentary: The Best Things About Our Worst Year, 2016
by2016 wasn’t all bad, right? Despite the challenges, we got to laugh, learn, celebrate.
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Where to See the Best Christmas Lights in Austin
byWe wouldn’t have you layer up, pack the family into the car, and drive for miles only to show up to a busted assemblage of randomly scattered bulbs on sad trees with music by Alvin and the Chipmunks, circa 2002.
Para Agboga: A Treasure within a Treasure at Austin’s Carver Museum & Cultural Center
byDeeply rooted and nestled in the heart of Central East Austin lies a community treasure.
Ashé Arts: Austin Social Commentary Through Dance
byArtists embrace their personal metamorphoses to inspire community.
Resisting the Seduction of Self-Destruction During the Holidays
byThe holiday season can be especially challenging for individuals facing mental and emotional issues.
Infrastructure, Involvement, Public Education pushed at NAACP Banquet
byThe glamorous annual affair, this year at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Austin, tends to attract local and state leaders.
Diversity and New Stars Shine in Austin’s Annual Christmas Carol Musical
byThis year’s show lets the actors shine, including amazing solo renditions of holiday classics.
How Texas Unveiled Its New Black History Memorial
byThe memorial is the last monument to be erected on the Capitol’s South grounds under current law. Amid the lawn’s confederate statues, it’s last but not least.
Texas Prepares to Celebrate Massive Black History Monument Amid Controversy
byWhile the event is positioned for a grand celebration with free barbecue for a thousand, like any joyous gathering it’s not without some drama. It’s unclear whether the sculptor has been paid-in-full, and protest rumors are swirling.
Uncovering Tameca Jones: Austin Songstress Ditches Cover Songs for Originals
byTameca stands thinly dressed against a bare background, eyes closed with a single, painful tear sliding down her face. Looking at the cover of…
10 Amazing Black Events at the 2016 Texas Book Festival
byThe 2016 Texas Book Festival lineup included a significant number of African Americans among the poet laureates, national book award winners, and acclaimed debut novelists.
NFL Veteran Wade Smith Promotes Reading in Austin
byFormer Houston Texan Wade Smith’s foundation brings diverse professionals to classrooms to promote literacy, especially in underserved and minority areas.