Facebook Announces Small Black Business Grants Program
byThe grants program is a part of Facebook’s overall commitment to invest $100 million this year in the Black community.
Social Justice
Mask On Austin
bysoulciti recently caught up with Austin’s Assistant City Manager, Christopher Shorter, to discuss the “Mask On PSA” he participated in as well as some ongoing concerns with the city as it relates to Austin mitigating COVID 19.
BLACK AUSTIN LEADERS UNITE FOR CHANGE
byWe’re focused 100% on rebuilding the infrastructure of the Black community. We are unified as one.
Why Are You Still Here Man(ley)?
byA lone police officer makes the decision that a black man no longer has the right to occupy any space on earth if he disapproves of his behavior.
Austin Walks the Talk: Black Lives Really Do Matter
by“Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did and it never will,”
Black Lives Matter in Austin
byThe country had not even caught its breath from the shocking death of Ahmaud Arbury when we found ourselves witnessing yet another daytime lynching of a black man on an American street.
City Council to Discuss #BlackLivesMatter and APD Protest Response
byThe Austin City Council will discuss the protests held downtown over the weekend at a special meeting on Thursday.
Austin’s African American Community Bands Together to Offer Aid
byJust like that, in a matter of weeks, our beloved city has become a casualty of a world war raging in all four corners…
Puff Puff – It Passed.
byWith a recent unanimous 9-0 City Council Vote, the City of Austin has essentially directed the Austin Police Department to end the enforcement of “low-level” marijuana possession offenses.
Rodney Reed is Scheduled to Die in 14 Days.
byRodney Reed – from Bastrop – is scheduled to die by execution in 14 days exactly. The amount of overwhelming evidence that casts a…
A Call From 4 Austin Under 40 Award Finalists
byThe 21st Annual Austin Under 40 Awards ceremony will take place downtown on May 18. Nominees (including the four of us) will gather with…
Zach’s Notes From the Field: Theater for Real People
byNotes from the Field, Anna Deavere Smith’s awarding-winning play, wrenches your heart, illuminates humanity and provides proof that change is in the wind. The…