Dr. Jay L. McCullar is the Keynote Speaker for the 2024 Austin Youth Summit
byThe 2024 Austin Youth Summit is this Saturday, August 17, at LBJ Early College High School. The summit equips teens with tools for mental…
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Dream Con 2024: Living in a Black Nerd’s Paradise
byWalking through the doors of the Austin Convention Center, cosplayer Chelsea and I were instantly taken on a nostalgic journey down Memory Lane, seeing…
Where to Watch 4th of July Fireworks in the Austin Metro Area
byWe all (mostly) love a good fireworks show, and Austin and its surrounding cities put on great free events each year. So, whether you…
June is Black Culture Month in Austin
byJune is a very significant month for the Black community containing Juneteenth, Black Music Month, plus Pride Month for our LGBTQIA+ soulmates. Other Black…
The Community Had a Time Last Night at Sold Out Performance of The Nutcracker
byI had the incredible opportunity to attend the highly anticipated performance of The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre, and I must say, it was…
The Mother Ginger (Snaps) of The Nutcracker Ballet
byThere’s something divine about being surrounded by Black women: shea butter embraces; sticky red lipstick kisses on foreheads; sugar, spice and…gingersnaps. It’s a veritable…
The Texas Empowerment Academy New School Campus
byThe Texas Empowerment Academy (TxEA) Roland Hayes Campus (named after the Chair of the Board of Directors, Roland Hayes) is expanding to a bigger…
Breaking Boundaries in the Music Business: HT’s New Innovative Course Offering
byAustin, long hailed as the Live Music Capital of the World, pulsates with a rhythm that echoes in the heart of every music lover….
Kicking It Collab: I Love My HBCU Jacket
byLast week was Huston-Tillotson’s homecoming week, we’re in the middle of Black History month and there’s still so much more to celebrate! Founded in…
Huston-Tillotson’s New President is Ready to ‘Kick Butt and Take Names’
byDr. Melva K. Williams has trained or mentored more than 400 of today’s leaders at historically Black colleges and universities as co-founder of the…
And How Are the Children?
byTerry Mitchell, the co-founder of Black Leaders Collective, kicked off the education town hall with a question traditionally asked by the East African Maasai…
MAN IN ME BREAKS BIAS WITH DADDY-DAUGHTER HAIR CARE DAY
byLyric Washington really likes her hair. Currently styled in braids, the 12-year-old rated her hair an 8 out of 10. “It’s part of my…