Roots, Realities, and the Renaissance of East Austin
byIn the heart of Austin, Texas, a vibrant celebration of culture, history, and innovation is set to unfold at The Butterfly Bar @ The…
Technology
TOP SXSW 2024 EVENTS
bySXSW is one week away. Here are the top ten events you don’t want to miss. On March 9th, 2024, the fourth annual FAMU…
Colorful Theories: A Vibrant Palette of Conversation and Creativity
byIn the ever-evolving landscape of podcasts, there’s a new kid on the block, and she’s not just bringing you conversations—she’s coloring them too. Meet…
Breaking Boundaries in the Music Business: HT’s New Innovative Course Offering
byAustin, long hailed as the Live Music Capital of the World, pulsates with a rhythm that echoes in the heart of every music lover….
Issa Rae and Timbaland to Speak at 2023 AfroTech Conference
byAfroTech, an annual tech-based conference for Black startups, entrepreneurs, and business leaders, made its Austin debut in 2022, and is returning to the Capital…
My First Dream Con Experience: A Journey of Inclusivity, Connection, and Community
byAs a first-time attendee of Dream Con, I can confidently say that this event has left a lasting impression on me. The sheer magnitude…
20,000 Blerds Descending on Austin for Dream Con 2023
byAustin is about to get a whole lot better as the city welcomes Dream Con, a citywide anime and gaming convention hosted by Real…
Divinc’s 5th Annual Champions of Change Awards
byEach year, leaders from the Austin community are nominated as Divinc’s Champions of Change over multiple categories. These individuals all strive for inclusion and…
BLK Beetles Invite You to Vibe with Them at AFROTECH
byTake time to cater to your wellness during AfroTech at the #VibeWithUs event by BLK Beetles.
All Kinds of Black is Exploring New Ventures at AfroTech 2022
byAll Kinds of Black was the theme for _OfColor’s Black Art WKND during Juneteenth earlier this year. Now the organization has extended the theme to All Kinds of Black in Tech and is headed to AfroTech as an official event for the conference.
Best In The Citi | Innovator: Phyllis Everette
byPhyllis Everette imagines she has a heart for Black women that is similar to the heart Jesus has for all of humanity. “I am…
Black Austin Matters Podcast: A Love Letter to the City
byI wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!” That common saying seems to apply perfectly to the circumstances that brought Lisa Thompson, PhD, co-host of the new local podcast, “Black Austin Matters.