The Community is Invited to the Grand Opening of Waterloo Park
byWaterloo Greenway Conservancy has announced that the highly-anticipated Waterloo Park and Moody Amphitheater will open to the public on Saturday, August 14, 2021.
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Networking for African Americans in Austin
byTo grow a successful career or business, you need a good network. These four tips can help African Americans in the Greater Austin Metropolitan Area build that network.
Wealth Gap, Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building for Black Austin
byAs one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities for over the past decade, and being labeled as Silicon Valley 2.0, what isn’t highlighted is that despite its growing population and economy, the economic divide has continued to deepen.
In Austin, the racial wealth divide significantly affects Black and Latinx residents.
Proposition B Attempts to Criminalize Homelessness – Again
byAustin goes to the polls this Saturday to vote on a series of municipal issues. We’ve done our research and are offering you our…
Community Side-Eyes Promises for Mt. Carmel Improvements
byOn the surface, what appears to be happening in East Austin…excuse me, the East End, looks like what is happening in cities across the United States. However, some things are brewing in the Capital City that other cities may want to take notice of.
You and I Giveaway
byThis Easter Sunday – prepare to descend downtown for a night of flight, food, and enchanting R&B music from the enchanting KeKe Wyatt! Dinner…
It’s Not the Oppression Olympics: There’s Enough White Supremacy to Go Around
byJust when we thought someone’s blood sugar being low might be the weakest excuse for racism we’d hear this week, a white boy in…
Suga’s Cakery: A Sweet Blessing in Disguise
by“All blessings don’t look like blessings at first.” Patricia Bedford, owner of Suga’s Cakery can attest to this truism passed down through the ages.
Racist Announcer Caught on Live Mic Calling Kneeling HS Girls F***ing N*gg**s
byThe announcer blames it on the sh-sh-sh-sh-sugars.
Local Organizations Band Together to Help Residents in Underserved Communities Devastated by Winter Storm
byCountless residents are currently without electricity and water, but for those who are challenged with preexisting racial and socioeconomic barriers, the impact of recent…
The Talented Tenth Society: Cultivating the Next Generation of Young, Black Leaders in Austin
byGrowing up, my Saturdays were packed: 07:30 a.m. – Wake up and shower, walk across the street to the hair salon 08:00 a.m. –…
Disaster Relief Resources from the City of Austin’s Economic Development Department
byThe City of Austin Economic Development Department supports entrepreneurs during the pandemic by providing information, tools, and resources virtually. Visit www.ATXRecovers.com, a one-stop resource to help…