APD Chief Brian Manley: You Ain’t Gotta Go Home…
byChief Manley, who spent 30 years with the department, successfully rose through the ranks from a department rookie to its top leader, announced today…
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Best in the Citi
bybest in the citi austin txAALI 2021 Cohort Applications soulciti and the African American Leadership Institute (AALI) are recognizing the accomplishments of Black Austinites…
Aint Nuttin Like Black Love
byLil Mama’s Kitchen will be providing a scrumptious ready-to-heat and serve meal for two that includes: Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes and…
City of Austin’s Economic Development Department Classes and One-on-One Coaching for Entrepreneurs
byDid you know that the City of Austin Economic Development Department’s Small Business Division provides business training, educational events, and coaching to empower entrepreneurs? Whether you…
Best in the Citi: Terry P. Mitchell
bySerial entrepreneur Terry Pierre Mitchell has made her mark on Austin’s social and business scenes. Now, she’s working to build a better city to raise her daughter.
Best in the Citi: Edward Madongorere
byEdward Madongorere is hoping to push inclusion through content creation — and make the world a better place for Black kids with autism along the way.
Best in the Citi: Jerold McDonald
byJerold McDonald left hospitals because he thought he could shake up the industry better from the outside. Today, he’s using his superpowers to be a voice for the voiceless.
Best in the Citi: Mikaila Ulmer
byShe built a multi-million dollar lemonade brand before her 12th birthday. But Mikaila Ulmer is still grappling with the same things other 16-year-olds face.
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.
Best in the Citi: Preston James
byJames knows communities can move beyond diversity to be truly inclusive. So he’s working to increase the number of Black and Brown entrepreneurs to make Austin a more inclusive space.
Best in the Citi: Terri Broussard Williams
byWilliams is a ‘firestarter,’ a social impact strategist, and a high-powered lobbyist. And now she’s helping others learn to turn moments into movements.
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.