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…
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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…
These Corps Ain’t Loyal.
byGrowig up, I remember my grandmother’s weekly ritual of clipping Walmart coupons from the Sunday paper. “They’ve got the best prices,” she’d say, carefully…
Former Comets Player Fran Harris Aims to bring WNBA Team to Austin
byIn the landscape of American professional sports, the WNBA has steadily risen to prominence, capturing the hearts of fans from coast to coast. One…
The Inspiring Journey of Darian Washington: From Corporate Life to Oatmeal Entrepreneur
byIn an inspiring tale of resilience, creativity, and passion for food, Darian Washington has transformed her life and the culinary landscape with her business,…
Celebrating New Beginnings: The Joint Opening of 29Eleven The Salon and Divine Luxury Spa Studio
byIn an exciting fusion of creativity and ambition, Tiffany Wilson of 29Eleven The Salon and Nikki Jackson-Sagirius of Divine Luxury Spa Studio are set to…
Destin George Bell, Recent Shark Tank Winner, is Innovating Fitness with Card.io
byI was recently able to sit down with Destin George Bell, the creative mind behind Card.io, a unique mobile app designed to motivate users…
Breaking the Ice: How Djembe Deck is Changing the Game
byHave you ever been around a new crowd, whether in a social setting or even at work, and didn’t know how to start a…
The 2024 Texas Conference for Women was a Day of Empowerment
byThe 25th Annual Texas Conference for Women, held in Austin, Texas, on October 2nd, was a powerful gathering celebrating women’s leadership, personal development, and…
Fresh Catch: Red Lobster Nets 35 Year-Old Black CEO to Lead Turnaround
byIn a bold move aimed at revitalizing its brand, Red Lobster has named Damola Adamolekun, 35, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment…
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…