How Austin Can Help Those Affected By Hurricane Harvey
by“This is not the time to be donating products or even services… That’s frequently the urge, and most often that is the wrong thing…
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The Real Donald Trump: Please Stand Up
byTo be completely transparent, I didn’t watch the televised coverage of the events in Charlottesville. I was already horrified by the images on social media of what was happening there.
Hennessy Showed Love to Austin, Art and Hip Hop
byHennessy showed Austin love and hosted its Hennessy V.S. Limited Edition by JonOne Launch Party on July 18, downtown at Native Bar & Kitchen.
2017 BET Awards: Thoughts from a Woman of a Particular Age
byIf you didn’t happen to have fitty11 hours on Sunday to catch the 2017 BET Awards – So Shaydee got you covered with the recap.
Journey to Black Wall Street (Part 1)
byI was never taught in school about Black entrepreneurs, investors or inventors, which I believe many of us are not.
Damien Escobar: Get Up and Dance
byAustin will finally have the privilege of enjoying the amazing sounds of soulful violinist Damien Escobar at One World Theatre this Sunday, May 14th. Escobar graduated from Juliard at age 12, won third place on Americas Got Talent, and has two Emmys.
Being a Janet Jackson Fan is Like Dating A Bad Boy
byJanet is like an ol’ emotionally abusive boyfriend.
6 Steps for How to Protest in 2017
byProtesters of color don’t have to follow non-progressive guidelines.
New Report: Black Households Face Segregation & Hate Crimes
byPeople of color, persons with disabilities, and other marginalized groups continue to be unlawfully shut out of many neighborhoods that provide quality schools and health care, fresh food, employment opportunities, quality and affordable credit, small business investment, and other opportunities that affect life outcomes.
Superior Comedy: Jermaine Fowler Talks with soulciti
by“I want to be one of the greats. That drives my success. That and my monthly cellphone bill.”
World-Famous Artists Honor 50 Years of The Black Panthers
by“ICONIC: Black Panther” opened in Los Angeles on April 8 and runs through May 14. Later this year, the exhibit will appear Chicago and New York.
United Passenger’s Criminal Past Leak is a Tactic Black People Know Too Well
byThe media insinuates that the victim somehow deserves the mistreatment, as if past actions vindicate police brutality.