Dream Con 2024: Living in a Black Nerd’s Paradise
byWalking through the doors of the Austin Convention Center, cosplayer Chelsea and I were instantly taken on a nostalgic journey down Memory Lane, seeing…
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Cincinnati Assistant Chief Lisa Davis Chosen as Austin Police Chief
byIn July. we reported on the two finalists up for the position of Chief of Police for the Austin Police Department. On August 2,…
First Black Owned Teapioca Lounge is Having a Grand Opening Celebration in Hutto
byEric and Tonya Thomas may have only been married for a little under four years, but they’ve been laying the groundwork for a long…
United Methodist Church Supporting Black Business Month
byOne Central Austin church is committed to helping small business owners succeed — one interest-free microloan at a time! Since 2016, their program has…
Former UT Athlete is Taking Over Sports Fashion with Reveal Suits
byThe newest NFL players slowly make their way into the room with racks of blazers, fabric samples, and a team ready to help them…
Take Advantage of This Perfect Storm of Opportunities for Local Black Organizations
byThere are currently three opportunities by three organizations in Austin that, if properly taken advantage of, would set up certain nonprofit organizations, new or…
Giving Flowers: The Villager has Served the Austin Community for over 50 Years
by2023 marked 50 years of service for The Villager, one of Austin’s oldest news publications still in existence and the second African American newspaper…
From Convict to Corporate: How Ken Oliver is Supporting the Fair Chance Hiring Movement
byKen Oliver, Vice President of Corporate Social Responsibility at HR tech company Checkr, has taken a long journey of life experiences to make it…
Breaking Boundaries in the Music Business: HT’s New Innovative Course Offering
byAustin, long hailed as the Live Music Capital of the World, pulsates with a rhythm that echoes in the heart of every music lover….
New Origin Shop Celebrates Two Years at the Hill Country Galleria
byLess than 30 minutes west of downtown Austin, in the Hill Country Galleria, lies one of the best-curated and most well-designed boutiques you’ll ever…
Issa Rae and Timbaland to Speak at 2023 AfroTech Conference
byAfroTech, an annual tech-based conference for Black startups, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, made its Austin debut in 2022, and is returning to the Capital…
A Celebration of Black Culinary Excellence in Austin
byAustin, renowned for its vibrant food culture, is witnessing a culinary revolution driven by three exceptional black chefs. Tavel Bristol Joseph, Mashama Bailey, and…