SoShaydee: You Ain’t Got the Answers Steve!
bySo this is my issue with the meeting #Trump had with #SteveHarvey: If Trump is TRULY sincere about not ignoring Black foke and making…
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Sharon Mays: Baby Got Greens
bySample the yummy bites prepared by Sharon Mays and more delicious dishes created by other local African American chefs at Taste of Black Austin on Jan. 31.
So Shaydee: Let’s Talk About #PeePeeGate
byBecause I believe in “balanced” shade. Russia has spoken out on the “incriminating information” it allegedly has on Trump. Of course, they are denying…
Fences film delivers stunning acting and storytelling
byStarring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, “Fences” asks how we respond when we shoot for the stars and miss.
Infrastructure, Involvement, Public Education pushed at NAACP Banquet
byThe glamorous annual affair, this year at the Hilton Hotel in downtown Austin, tends to attract local and state leaders.
Lupe Fiasco Shows Austin Love on a Cold Night
byLupe Fiasco touched down in ATX at The Belmont on Nov. 30. Here’s how it went down.
Senior Longhorn Pens Open Letter to Coach Strong
byFootball has never just been about wins and losses to you, it’s always been more about the life lessons we can learn from this sport.
Commentary: Why I Won’t Accept the Results of the 2016 Presidential Election
byI cannot accept our rigged two-party system and the media that shuts out and minimizes other vibrant political views.
How Texas Unveiled Its New Black History Memorial
byThe memorial is the last monument to be erected on the Capitol’s South grounds under current law. Amid the lawn’s confederate statues, it’s last but not least.
Texas Prepares to Celebrate Massive Black History Monument Amid Controversy
byWhile the event is positioned for a grand celebration with free barbecue for a thousand, like any joyous gathering it’s not without some drama. It’s unclear whether the sculptor has been paid-in-full, and protest rumors are swirling.
10 Amazing Black Events at the 2016 Texas Book Festival
byThe 2016 Texas Book Festival lineup included a significant number of African Americans among the poet laureates, national book award winners, and acclaimed debut novelists.
NFL Veteran Wade Smith Promotes Reading in Austin
byFormer Houston Texan Wade Smith’s foundation brings diverse professionals to classrooms to promote literacy, especially in underserved and minority areas.