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…
Social Justice
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.
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…
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…
Killer Mike and Andrew Young: The New Faces of Black Banking
byAtlanta rapper and activist Michael Render (or as many become acquainted with his rap moniker, Killer Mike) along with Civil Rights icon Ambassador Andrew Young, are working to become the face of Black and Brown banking in the US.
APD Chief Brian Manley: You Ain’t Gotta Go Home…
byChief Manley, who spent 30 years with the department, successfully rose through the ranks from a department rookie to its top leader, announced today…
Best in the Citi: Jonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone
byJonathan ‘Chaka’ Mahone knows what it’s like to be a struggling artist. Now, he’s working to support other artists of color in the city.
Best in the Citi: Preston James
byJames knows communities can move beyond diversity to be truly inclusive. So he’s working to increase the number of Black and Brown entrepreneurs to make Austin a more inclusive space.
Best in the Citi: Terri Broussard Williams
byWilliams is a ‘firestarter,’ a social impact strategist, and a high-powered lobbyist. And now she’s helping others learn to turn moments into movements.
Best in the Citi: Chas Moore
byChas Moore knows first-hand the long tail of injustice. Now he’s working to fight for change across the city of Austin.
Best in the Citi: Gregory Gibson, Jr
byGregory Gibson Jr.’s alma mater sparked his love for Minority Serving Institutions. His desire to find new and creative ways to serve Black people led him to HBCUs.