SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Film & TV Festival slate, showcasing a diverse array of…
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A Love Letter to the Gizzard Store: Medyn’s Farewell and What It Means for Austin
byIf you know, you know. For nearly 20 years, the Gizzard Store—okay, fine, it’s technically the food kitchen inside of Manor Food Mart #1…
Honoring Marcus Garvey: A Posthumous Pardon and the Legacy of Advocacy
byOn January 19th, 2025, the White House made a historic announcement. President Joe Biden granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a revered Pan-African…
Bass Deserves Better: LA’s First Black Woman Mayor Faces Unprecedented Disrespect
byThe treatment of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is yet another high profile example of an uncomfortable truth about how America still views Black…
Anastasia Hera – Way Outside Album Review
byBy the time Anastasia Hera’s “Way Outside” concludes, you’re left with a profound sense of what it means to embrace artistry without boundaries. The…
Second Annual Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause Returns to Lenoir
byThe Cook’s Nook is excited to announce the much-anticipated return of “Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause”, a unique fundraising dinner aimed at…
Michael Cohen Appeals for Presidential Pardon and Visits Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Radio Show
byIn a significant turn of events, Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer of President-elect Donald Trump, is seeking a presidential pardon from President Joe…
Jordan Lee Named SEC Freshman of the Week After Stellar Performance
byThe University of Texas women’s basketball team is celebrating a significant achievement as freshman Jordan Lee has been awarded the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman…
Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram to Headline the 2025 Austin Blues Festival
byThe excitement is palpable as the 2025 Austin Blues Festival gears up to showcase some of the most celebrated names in music. Scheduled for…
Downtown Austin Alliance Welcomes Davon Barbour as New President and CEO
byThe Downtown Austin Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the vibrancy and value of downtown Austin, has announced the appointment of Davon Barbour…
Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of the 2024 AFS Grant for Short Films
byThe Austin Film Society (AFS) has unveiled the 21 filmmakers selected to receive the prestigious 2024 AFS Grant for Short Films, a vital production…
Celebrating Affordable Homeownership: A Landmark Initiative in East Austin
byOn January 8, 2024, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) will host a significant event that marks a new chapter in…