Did Austin Do Its Duty for Black Residents?
byThe city forced residents to the East Side, but didn’t protect them from gentrification when home values steadily and steeply increased between 1998 and 2010.
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Mary Wilson of the Supremes Helps Raise Funds for Austin Domestic Abuse Survivors
bySupporters of domestic abuse survivors raised funds Saturday night at the Austin Hilton.
Kids Can Learn to Love Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math. Here’s How.
byHere are a few ways that Austin’s aviation academy engages students in STEM.
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.
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.