Facebook Announces Small Black Business Grants Program
byThe grants program is a part of Facebook’s overall commitment to invest $100 million this year in the Black community.
Business
Oh Thank Heaven! for Our 7-11
byThis time last year, we were celebrating a wonderful milestone for the only black-owned 7-11 franchise in the Austin Metro area.
Brothers in Flight: How Two Austinites are Taking Their Love of Flying to the Masses
byGlen Crawley and Kenny Garth, owners of ATX Heli Tours, could not have found more different paths into aviation. For Crawley, it was the…
Showroom 808: A Women’s Collaborative Marketplace Grand Opening
byFounder and CEO of Hawkins Bucklew™ Jewelry Designs, Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew, is celebrating the grand opening of Showroom 808, a women’s collaborative marketplace for creative female entrepreneurs.
Black-Owned Wiches Waffles & Wings Restaurant Opens in Lakeline Mall
byWalk into Wiches Waffles & Wings, and you’ll smell the aroma of delicious seasoning and the sweetness of syrup. This Black-owned brick and mortar…
Dr. Karla Frazier: Putting a Smile on Austin’s Face
byThese days, Dr. Karla Frazier finds herself rather amazed at the impact her practice has had on the community.
Compton’s Soul Food Pop-up, Trap Kitchen, Makes Tour Stop in Austin
byA Blood and a Crip walk into a kitchen. Sounds like the start of an interesting joke, but it’s actually the beginning of an inspiring, powerful story about entrepreneurship, friendship, and soul food.
The Gumbo Smackdown and the Rise of Black Food Culture in Austin
byFrom Cajun to Caribbean to Soul Food, the diversity of Black food knows no bounds. The delicious and treasured recipes passed from generation to…
Dr. Saya: The Skin Doctor Will See You Now
byA board-certified Boston-trained dermatologist, Dr. Olubusayo “Saya” Obayan is well-experienced in treating all skin types. She is Austin’s first black dermatologist and Skin Joy is the city’s only black-owned dermatology practice.
The Black Girl Magic Holiday Gift Guide
byIt’s that time of year again. The malls and stores are packed with people doing their last bit of holiday and Christmas shopping. Whether…
Beat the Texas Heat at Sno Island
bySoul Food Truck Fest premiered in Austin, TX in Fall 2017, giving the city a must-needed festival that celebrated minority-owned food trucks. For its…
Making a Buzz: 13 Year Old CEO Mikaila Ulmer
byVisiting the Ulmer residence, you would be forgiven if you felt more like you were at your cousin’s house from the Deep South than the home of one of the youngest and most successful entrepreneurs in this part of the country. Chickens roam lazily around the front yard, a young boy checking on them and keeping them company.