Why Are You Still Here Man(ley)?
byA lone police officer makes the decision that a black man no longer has the right to occupy any space on earth if he disapproves of his behavior.
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Austin Walks the Talk: Black Lives Really Do Matter
by“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will,”
Black Lives Matter in Austin
byThe country had not even caught its breath from the shocking death of Ahmaud Arbury when we found ourselves witnessing yet another daytime lynching of a black man on an American street.
City Council to Discuss #BlackLivesMatter and APD Protest Response
byThe Austin City Council will discuss the protests held downtown over the weekend at a special meeting on Thursday.
Austin’s African American Community Bands Together to Offer Aid
byJust like that, in a matter of weeks, our beloved city has become a casualty of a world war raging in all four corners…
New Comedic Web Series Tackles Dating, Friendship, and the Black Experience in Austin
byThe Electrics is a new, romantic comedy web series following four 20-somethings as they navigate life in Austin, Texas. Creator Ashlee Harris shared that…
Puff Puff – It Passed.
byWith a recent unanimous 9-0 City Council Vote, the City of Austin has essentially directed the Austin Police Department to end the enforcement of “low-level” marijuana possession offenses.
Dinner in the Dark: Meet, Vibe and Dine – Blindfolded
byDinner In The Dark is here in Austin and taking Central Texas by storm! Leandra Kentish, founder and CEO of Round The Way, LLC…
Queer Eye Casts it Eyes on the Austin Area
byDo you know someone in your life who could use some attention from the Fab 5? The popular Netflix show “Queer Eye” is seeking nominees in…
Rodney Reed is Scheduled to Die in 14 Days.
byRodney Reed – from Bastrop – is scheduled to die by execution in 14 days exactly. The amount of overwhelming evidence that casts a…
Travis County Proposition A: Good for East Austin
byIf voters pass Travis County’s Proposition A this election cycle, it will be a first step in a long journey to rebuild and revitalize…
More Than Just Popcorn: De J Lozada Blazes a Trail in Barton Creek Mall
byThe unique Soul Popped energy is evident the moment you walk into the Barton Creek Mall store just outside Macy’s, on the first floor.