East Austinite Kedrick Jeffries Appointed New CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters
byKedrick Jeffries, who has been with the Boys and Girls Club for eight years with his most recent position being Chief Programs Officer, has…
Music
Music, Trivia, and Tribute: Inside the World of ‘Sample Me This’ with Jelisa McMillion
byIn a world that’s constantly evolving, where technology and entertainment blend seamlessly, there comes a unique gem that not only entertains but also educates…
Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra: Celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with Soulful Symphony at the Long Center
byIn the heart of Austin’s vibrant arts scene, a groundbreaking musical celebration is set to unfold, inviting music enthusiasts to embark on a journey…
The Kinky Curly Coily Festival is for Us and by Us
byCha’keeta B, Founder of the Kinky Curly Coily Festival, wanted to attend a festival in Austin, like Afropunk with the focus being on natural…
It’s a ‘Girl on Fire’ Summer with Alicia Keys Coming to Austin
byAlicia Keys has announced that she will be embarking on a North American summer concert tour called “Keys to the Summer”. The tour, produced…
All Kinds of Black is Exploring New Ventures at AfroTech 2022
byAll Kinds of Black was the theme for _OfColor’s Black Art WKND during Juneteenth earlier this year. Now the organization has extended the theme to All Kinds of Black in Tech and is headed to AfroTech as an official event for the conference.
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…
_OfColor’s 2022 Black Art WKND is All Kinds of Black!
byBlack Art WKND is back June 10-12, 2022, for its much anticipated second annual event! Attendants can expect to experience a 3 day celebration…
‘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.
H.E.R. Was a Whole Vibe
byMoody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park’s multicolored lighting and new upgrades were on full display and served as an excellent complement to H.E.R’s “Back of Mind” Tour this past Thursday.
Hennything Was Everything!
byFestival season is upon us and Austin is coming back with a bang!
Production of Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker to Highlight Black Excellence, History and Triumph
byBallet Afrique, Austin’s first all-Black en pointe dance company, is excited to present Duke Ellington’s: The Nutcracker Suite in a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday, February 19 at The Paramount Theatre. The production, which is set in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance period of the 1920s and 30s, promises to be a grand spectacle of opulence and a positively joyous treat for the entire family.