Best in the Citi: Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone
byJonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone knows what it’s like to be a struggling artist. Now, he’s working to support other artists of color in the city.
Business
Best in the Citi: Gregory Gibson, Jr
byGregory Gibson Jr.’s alma mater sparked his love for Minority Serving Institutions. His desire to find new and creative ways to serve Black people led him to HBCUs.
AALI: The Perfect Prescription for Austin’s Inclusion Problem
byWhat if there was a hub in Austin that attracted and cultivated established and developing Black talent in every area of civic life? What…
Love Lifted Me: How One Pflugerville Entreprenuer Was Saved by His Wife
byLove has the power to bring people together. The power to evoke change and make our lives better. In the case of Tyrone and Shakana Howard, it did just that.
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.
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…