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…
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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…
Downtown Austin Alliance Welcomes Davon Barbour as New President and CEO
byThe Downtown Austin Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the vibrancy and value of downtown Austin, has announced the appointment of Davon Barbour…
Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of the 2024 AFS Grant for Short Films
byThe Austin Film Society (AFS) has unveiled the 21 filmmakers selected to receive the prestigious 2024 AFS Grant for Short Films, a vital production…
Houston Playwright Je’Caryous Johnson Brings Iconic Love Story “Jason’s Lyric” to the Stage with All-Star Cast
byIn a thrilling announcement that is sure to excite theatergoers and fans of the original film alike, award-winning playwright and producer Je’Caryous Johnson is…
Equity Through Art – A Day of Transformation
byIn the Blanton Museum, I witnessed our group of community leaders transform into creative collaborators, our hands crafting wearable art from simple newspaper and…
Breaking the Cycle: Austin’s Gingerbread Holiday Celebration Brings New Hope
byAs the Founder of Saffron Trust Women’s Foundation, I witnessed a revolutionary approach to addressing seasonal poverty take shape in the heart of Austin…