The Origin Studio House is a Real Vibe
byIt was a mild November Thursday night in Austin when Origin Studio House had a soft launch to become available to the wider public….
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The Texas Empowerment Academy New School Campus
byThe Texas Empowerment Academy (TxEA) Roland Hayes Campus (named after the Chair of the Board of Directors, Roland Hayes) is expanding to a bigger…
Mando Rayo: from Taco Talk to Trailblazing
byAs Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, we wanted to highlight a true soul citizen and hermano of soulciti. Armando “Mando” Rayo has…
New Origin Shop Celebrates Two Years at the Hill Country Galleria
byLess than 30 minutes west of downtown Austin, in the Hill Country Galleria, lies one of the best-curated and most well-designed boutiques you’ll ever…
Pamela Benson Owens: Sisterhood, Influence and Collaboration
byFor most women, running a business takes as much energy as working three full-time jobs, siphons away every last ounce of your sanity, plus…
Mashama Bailey: The Soul of the Food in Austin
byThere are various distinctions on what qualifies cuisine as “soul food”. To the majority of urban culture, “soul food” is anything on Big Momma’s…
Hate It or Love It, Coach Prime is On Top
byHere’s what we know for sure. We’ve never seen anything like this in the world of sports. Ever. At 3-0, the Colorado Buffaloes, once…
East Austinite Kedrick Jeffries Appointed New CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters
byKedrick Jeffries, who has been with the Boys and Girls Club for eight years with his most recent position being Chief Programs Officer, has…
RichesArt Gallery is Opening Its Second Location, and You’re Invited
bysoulcitizen Richard Samuel opened RichesArt Gallery, a now Eastside Austin staple, back in 2021 and it rapidly became a community staple. It was also…
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…
Music, Trivia, and Tribute: Inside the World of ‘Sample Me This’ with Jelisa McMillion
byIn a world that’s constantly evolving, where technology and entertainment blend seamlessly, there comes a unique gem that not only entertains but also educates…
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…