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…
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Irv da Phenom Reacts to His Song in Deadpool and Wolverine Trailer
byImagine checking your email and seeing what seems to be spam from someone impersonating Disney. Now imagine they send a follow up because they…
Cincinnati Assistant Chief Lisa Davis Chosen as Austin Police Chief
byIn July. we reported on the two finalists up for the position of Chief of Police for the Austin Police Department. On August 2,…
First Black Owned Teapioca Lounge is Having a Grand Opening Celebration in Hutto
byEric and Tonya Thomas may have only been married for a little under four years, but they’ve been laying the groundwork for a long…
United Methodist Church Supporting Black Business Month
byOne Central Austin church is committed to helping small business owners succeed — one interest-free microloan at a time! Since 2016, their program has…
Austin Justice Coalition Hosted National Day of Mourning for Sonya Massey
byOn July 6, 2024, Sonya Massey was gunned down by deputy Sean Grayson in her Springfield, Illinois, home after calling 911 to report a…
President Biden will Speak at 60th Anniversary Celebration of Civil Rights Act
byOn July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, making it illegal to discriminate based on race, color,…
Applications are Now Open for the Cultivating Fathers Cohort
byThe Man in Me, a local organization that focuses on the growth and development of men in the Travis County area, is currently accepting…
Austin’s New Chief of Police will Be One of Two Finalists
byWith Interim Chief of Police Henderson choosing to retire, that means the search for Austin Police Department’s next Chief of Police continues (though being…
Harnessing Innovation and Sustainability: Lessons from Iceland for Austin
byIceland, a place so cold it makes Austin’s winter feel like a balmy summer day! But hey, why Iceland of all places, right? Well,…
President Biden has Dropped Out of the 2024 Presidential Race
byWith Senator James “JD” Vance (R-OH) accepting the nomination to be former President Donald Trump’s new running mate, President Joe Biden was receiving more…
Chef Mashama Bailey’s Diner Bar and The Grey Market are Set to Close in July
byAfter two years of being in business, Diner Bar, described as casual fine dining, and The Grey Market, more grab-and-go style, by James Beard…