Austin Justice Coalition to Address Governor Abbott’s Attacks on DEI and Urgent Need for Beloved Community
byThe Austin Justice Coalition (AJC) is set to hold a significant press conference on February 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Cherrywood Center…
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A Night where History, Heart, and Hoops United: The Austin Spurs Story
byThe energy hits you before you even step foot inside – that unmistakable buzz of game night at the H-E-B Center. The rhythmic thump…
Police Officer Told Ahmaud Arbery’s Killer ‘You’re Going Home Today’ Hours After His Arrest
byIn a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal proceedings surrounding the tragic death of Ahmaud Arbery, a jury was presented with a video on…
UT Women’s Basketball Earns USBWA National Team of the Week Honors
byThe University of Texas Women’s Basketball team has made headlines this week, being named the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) National Team of the…
A Night to Remember: Celebrating the AALI 2025 Cohort and their Phenomenal New CEO, Daphne McDole
byWell, well, well, Austin! Last Friday night was one for the books as we gathered to welcome the 2025 cohort of the African American…
SXSW 2025 Film & TV Festival Unveils Exciting Lineup
byThe South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conference and Festivals has announced its highly anticipated 2025 Film & TV Festival slate, showcasing a diverse array of…
A Love Letter to the Gizzard Store: Medyn’s Farewell and What It Means for Austin
byIf you know, you know. For nearly 20 years, the Gizzard Store—okay, fine, it’s technically the food kitchen inside of Manor Food Mart #1…
Honoring Marcus Garvey: A Posthumous Pardon and the Legacy of Advocacy
byOn January 19th, 2025, the White House made a historic announcement. President Joe Biden granted a posthumous pardon to Marcus Garvey, a revered Pan-African…
Bass Deserves Better: LA’s First Black Woman Mayor Faces Unprecedented Disrespect
byThe treatment of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is yet another high profile example of an uncomfortable truth about how America still views Black…
Second Annual Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause Returns to Lenoir
byThe Cook’s Nook is excited to announce the much-anticipated return of “Texas Table: A Feast for A Cause”, a unique fundraising dinner aimed at…
Michael Cohen Appeals for Presidential Pardon and Visits Jesse Jackson Jr.’s Radio Show
byIn a significant turn of events, Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer of President-elect Donald Trump, is seeking a presidential pardon from President Joe…
Rest is Revolutionary: Reclaiming Our Peace in a World That Never Stops
by“Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education,” Dr. King once said. Today, we might add: “Rest plus purpose—that is the foundation of…