Massive Monument to Achievements of Black Texans Installed at Capitol
byWhy didn’t we know sooner about the new monument at the heart of one of the most impactful states in the U.S.? It went mostly unpublicized.
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So Shaydee Commentary: After Terence Crutcher – Enough!
byI don’t even know what to call this blog entry. I just know I need to write because I’m angry, fed up, and disgusted.
Bavu Blakes: 5 Tips for Teachers from Austin’s Hip Hop Mayor
byOriginally known in Austin for his rap music career and sometimes known as the Hip Hop Mayor, Bavu Blakes now teaches at Decker Middle School on the city’s East Side.
Colin Kaepernick Puts His Money Where His Mouth Is
byWhen Colin Kaepernick starts telling lies about racism in America, I will lose respect for him.
Common: King of Conscious Hip Hop speaks at U.T.
byHip-hop artist Common was greeted with booming applause when he appeared before a large crowd of students and Austinites on Tuesday of this week.
Cap City Black Film Fest: It’s a Wrap
byThe 4th annual Capital City Black Film Festival (CCBFF) wrapped it’s announced its 2016 film winners during an awards ceremony on Saturday, August 27th…
Tam Hawkins: Leading the Black Business Community to the Next Level
byIt was love that brought Tam Hawkins, President and CEO of the Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce to town, but her passion for her community and desire to help entrepreneurs build intergenerational wealth keep her in the capital city.
Making apps for your customers just got easier
byMobile apps help engage, sell to, and educate your customers.
Austin, Texas: Best Place to Start a Business
byAustin is No. 1 among America’s 20 Best Places to Start a Business, according to a new report by CNBC. What does that mean for the city’s Black-owned businesses?
Batch, Please! Healthy Snack Mavens Declared Best in Texas by H-E-B
byH-E-B recently announced the top 5 winners for their annual Primo Picks Quest for Texas Best. The winners split cash prizes of $90,000 and will receive coveted space on H‑E‑B store shelves in 2017.
Educational Farm and Outreach Group Offer Free Yoga to Austin Kids
byTwo local organizations that cater particularly to the Austin area’s most underserved kids have teamed up to offer free yoga to kids ages 8-14.
‘Blerd’ Alert: Cap City Black Film Fest Talks Marvel, Shows Foreign & Youth Films
byEver since its debut in 2013, the Capital City Black Film Festival has been offering Austinites unique perspectives on film, as well as African American culture.