LaLove Robinson: Taking Control of Her Life
bySpoken word artists and slam poets take life’s trauma and the beauty, reorganize it, build it, break it down and do it again. They…
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Donna Brazile Speech Electrifies Black Women in Austin
byThe first African American to manage a presidential campaign says that in 2008, across all measures, Black women had the highest voter turnout, emphasizing that who they vote for influences who is elected into political office.
Austin’s Modern Woman: Funmi Ogunro
byHer name is Olufunmilay Ogunro, but you can call her Fum Fum. The Austin native shone like a jewel as she recently wrapped production on her short film, GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER? NAIJA EDITION. It’s a rendition of the classic Sidney Poitier film, but this time, the family is Nigerian American.
Austin Celebrates Fashion Week, Plans Expansion to Dallas
byThe 6th Annual Austin Fashion Week, Apr. 24 to May 3, was filled with runway shows, exciting new designs, shopping at the Marketplace, red…
Olympian, activist John Carlos celebrates Black History Month 2014
byCarlos’ book, which is endorsed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Michael Moore and includes a foreword by Dr. Cornel West, brings to life the story behind the man in the iconic 1968 Olympic photo.
Texas Strong or Bust!
byMany of us remember where we were, who we were with, and how we felt on the remarkable day when Barack Obama won the election to become President of the United States. Although others cried out and obstinately declared they would leave the country in protest, fair-minded individuals regardless of who they voted for confidently acknowledged the noteworthy event.
Ballet Afrique Shows Beauty and Grace
byBallet Afrique performed to a nearly sold out crowd at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre on December 20, proving once again that beauty and grace come in all sizes, shapes and colors.
LisaGay Hamilton Creating the Truth
byLisaGay Hamilton is present. Present in all the ways you’d expect from a person who trained at the Juilliard School, who has starred in Hollywood films, and who is a mother and woman of color married to a historian and living in Los Angeles.
Joyce Adejumo (Hunt): Austin Says Goodbye to a Community Legend
byOn Wednesday, June 5, 2013, buttercup rays of sunshine peeked through the partly cloudy skies to glimpse the Who’s Who of Austin as they gathered to pay their last respects to Joyce Elizabeth Adejumo (Hunt).
