Sweet Sugar Treats & Eats began as just a self-challenge to recreate a cake seen by Shelesa “Sugar” Tennon in a cooking competition. Now it’s a thriving custom bakery and baking class with a brand new storefront!
A new fund aimed at helping Black-led organizations in Austin, founded by five Black women, has raised its first $1 million, with plans to…
I interviewed Dr. Amina Haji at her home in the heart of east Austin to learn more about her new health, medicine, and wellness…
Dr. 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…
Terry Mitchell, the co-founder of Black Leaders Collective, kicked off the education town hall with a question traditionally asked by the East African Maasai…
Almost two years after Sianni Dean, owner of Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls, made the decision to move from her hometown of New Jersey, her…
More than a year after Riches Art Gallery, the only Black-owned art gallery in Austin, opened its doors, residents of all races have continued…
Lyric 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…
More than a year after Riches Art Gallery, the only Black-owned art gallery in Austin, opened its doors, residents of all races have continued…
Maternal mental health is something that gets overlooked quite frequently. Mothers, especially new mothers, are expected to instantly be strong, nurturing, and mentally ready…
As we appear to be navigating our way through the end of the Pandemic Era – one of my favorite pandemic ‘gifts’ was the…
Juneteenth was officially recognized as a national holiday June 17, 2021 – two days shy of the day Texans have long celebrated the day…
Black Art WKND is back June 10-12, 2022, for its much anticipated second annual event! Attendants can expect to experience a 3 day celebration…
Presented by the Austin Revitalization Authority, Soul Food Truck Fest (#SFTF) will season up the state’s traditional festival lineup on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park’s multicolored lighting and new upgrades were on full display and served as an excellent complement to H.E.R’s “Back of Mind” Tour this past Thursday.
Sweet Sugar Treats & Eats began as just a self-challenge to recreate a cake seen by Shelesa “Sugar” Tennon in a cooking competition. Now it’s a thriving custom bakery and baking class with a brand new storefront!
A new fund aimed at helping Black-led organizations in Austin, founded by five Black women, has raised its first $1 million, with plans to…
Two Austinites created a space to celebrate Black hair with an exhibit called The Black Hair Experience,
When Sydney Martens moved to Austin at the height of the pandemic, she found it hard to meet and connect with other women. After joining some Facebook groups, she noticed how a lot of co-ed groups allowed bashing and disparaging comments of Black Women.
soulciti and the African American Leadership Institute (AALI) are recognizing the accomplishments of Black Austinites who are leaving their mark in the arts, business,…
Austin’s favorite teenage business mogul Mikaila Ulmer and her company Me & The Bees Lemonade just recently launched their newest product flavor – Black Cherry Lemonade.