RichesArt Gallery is Too Extra and is Showing American History Exhibit for BHM
byAustin’s only Black-owned art gallery, (it’s been nine years since Austin lost the community icon space Mitchie’s Gallery owner Joyce Hunt) RichesArt, has two…
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Production of Duke Ellington’s The Nutcracker to Highlight Black Excellence, History and Triumph
byBallet Afrique, Austin’s first all-Black en pointe dance company, is excited to present Duke Ellington’s: The Nutcracker Suite in a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday, February 19 at The Paramount Theatre. The production, which is set in Harlem during the Harlem Renaissance period of the 1920s and 30s, promises to be a grand spectacle of opulence and a positively joyous treat for the entire family.
Black Austin Matters Podcast: A Love Letter to the City
byI wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here as fast as I could!” That common saying seems to apply perfectly to the circumstances that brought Lisa Thompson, PhD, co-host of the new local podcast, “Black Austin Matters.
Let’s Build A Better Austin
byPart of the mission of the African American Leadership Institute (AALI) is to build a better city for Black people to live, work, and play. With a booming job market and a world of space and opportunity here, Austin can be a premier destination for Black people to come, put down roots, and stay.
LBJ’s State Run: It Was More Than Just A Game
bySo this is something that’s been on my heart, so I am just gonna say it. For those of you who are unaware, LBJ making it to state was a big deal for many reasons. Yes, it is our alma mater, and yes it was a school first, but it’s so much bigger than that.
Austin’s DJ Hella Yella is Back — and Better Than Ever
byOn November 4th, central Texas DJ and curator Leon O’Neal, also known as DJ Hella Yella, dropped a cryptic post to his more than 20,000 Instagram followers.
New Networking Group Aims to Create Legacies in Black Austin
byNevada Titworth and Briana Lacey-King are hoping to help Black business owners build out their legacies in Austin. This is their primary goal in…
Federal Judge Tosses Lawsuit to End UT’s Affirmative Action Policy
byA national organization’s latest attempt to sue the University of Texas at Austin over its admissions policy that the group claims “improperly considers race”…
Wealth Gap, Financial Empowerment and Wealth Building for Black Austin
byAs one of the nation’s fastest-growing cities for over the past decade, and being labeled as Silicon Valley 2.0, what isn’t highlighted is that despite its growing population and economy, the economic divide has continued to deepen.
In Austin, the racial wealth divide significantly affects Black and Latinx residents.
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…
The Talented Tenth Society: Cultivating the Next Generation of Young, Black Leaders in Austin
byGrowing up, my Saturdays were packed: 07:30 a.m. – Wake up and shower, walk across the street to the hair salon 08:00 a.m. –…
Best in the Citi: Mikaila Ulmer
byShe built a multi-million dollar lemonade brand before her 12th birthday. But Mikaila Ulmer is still grappling with the same things other 16-year-olds face.