Celebrating a Legacy: In Memory of Heath Creech
byDear Family, Friends, and Community It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Heath Donell Creech—a son, brother, father,…
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150 Years of Black Excellence at HT and Ebenezer
byIn 1873, as the dust of Reconstruction settled over Texas, two institutions took root in Austin’s soil, forever changing the landscape of Black achievement…
Malcolm X’s Fire Burns Brighter in Today’s DEI Backlash
byMalcolm’s X’s assassination came at a pivotal moment when America was grappling with its soul. Today, we find ourselves at a similar crossroads. The…
Austin Blues Festival Announces Late Shows at Antone’s
byThe Austin Blues Festival is set to electrify the music scene once again as it unveils the official lineup for its Late Shows at…
Join Metropolitan AME Church for Their 2025 Men’s Day
byOn Sunday, February 23, 2025, Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church will proudly host its annual Men’s Day, a significant event that highlights the…
Atlanta Pastor Jamal Bryant and US Black Chamber of Commerce Rally Black Community Against Target
byNew Birth Missionary Baptist Church’s Senior Pastor Jamal Bryant has initiated a significant boycott against retail giant Target, focusing on the company’s recent pullback…
$10 Million Settlement Announced in Sonya Massey Wrongful Death Case Amid Legislative Efforts for Police Reform
bySPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In a significant development for the family of Sonya Massey and advocates for police reform, nationally recognized civil rights attorneys Ben…
Keith Lee, Tabitha Brown, and Issa Rae to Speak at SXSW 2025
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals is set to return for its 39th edition from March 7-15, 2025, in Austin, Texas, and…
Addressing Cardiovascular Health Disparities in Black Communities: A Call to Action
byRecent statistics from the American Heart Association (AHA) reveal a troubling reality: cardiovascular health risks are disproportionately high within Black communities in the United…
Austin Justice Coalition to Address Governor Abbott’s Attacks on DEI and Urgent Need for Beloved Community
byThe Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) is set to hold a significant press conference on February 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Cherrywood Center…
A Night where History, Heart, and Hoops United: The Austin Spurs Story
byThe energy hits you before you even step foot inside – that unmistakable buzz of game night at the H-E-B Center. The rhythmic thump…
Police Officer Told Ahmaud Arbery’s Killer ‘You’re Going Home Today’ Hours After His Arrest
byIn a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the tragic death of Ahmaud Arbery, a jury was presented with a video on…