Austin’s last remaining slave quarters is authentically reopening to the public
Austin’s only remaining intact slave dwelling is finally getting the TLC it deserves as it begins a $500,000, 12-month restoration that will take it back to the antebellum period this month. Located at the Neill-Cochran House Museum, 2310 San Gabriel St., the Slave Quarters will be reintroduced to the public withContinue Reading
Black Business Journal’s Kid Press Corps Trains At Local TV Station
Emmy Award-winning journalist Ashley Goudeau sat down with Black Business Journal’s Kid Reporters to share a few tricks of the trade. Six Kid Reporters had the opportunity to train first hand in a local television station thanks to television news Anchor Ashley Goudeau. Goudeau said she is blessed to beContinue Reading
Have you seen Gracie, the missing giraffe in the Texas hill country?
Authorities are searching for a giraffe named Gracie after the animal escaped a ranch in Real County on Monday. The ranch manager said they have located Gracie and are hopeful she will be back home sometime Tuesday. The ranch has had giraffes for at least 30 years, the manager said.Continue Reading
Introducing the Creative Mentorship Program
Introducing the Creative Mentorship Program — brought to you by Art Curatorial Inc. We’re thrilled to announce our Creative Tech Mentorship Program, a six-week initiative supporting three creatives from under-resourced communities in Austin who have a passion for storytelling, design, or digital creativity, and a commitment to making a positiveContinue Reading
Austin Black Business Journal Launches Community Health & Wellness Initiative, Invites Public Engagement
Join us as we Elevate Health & Wellness. Strengthen the Black Communities. The Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine (ABBJ) is calling on the community to help shape a new, health-focused media initiative designed to elevate the voices, concerns, and lived experiences of Black residents across Central Texas.Continue Reading
Austin Paid $766K for a Police Chief Exit—Here’s What Happened
Austin Paid $766K for a Police Chief Exit—Here’s What Happened The payout to former interim police chief Robin Henderson reflects a broader nationwide challenge of recruiting top police executives, experts say. A departing Austin police leader received a $766,000 payout after city officials crafted an unusual compensation deal to persuadeContinue Reading
Nominations Are Now Open: 2026 Austin Black Business Journal Honors Black Excellence
The 2026 Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine Awards nominations are officially open, and we invite the Central Texas community to help us shine a light on Black Excellence. Beginning January 2026, we will celebrate Austin’s everyday heroes—individuals, businesses, and organizations who are quietly and consistently making aContinue Reading
Austin Spurs host Black Heritage Night
The Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine is proud to share an exciting invitation from the Austin Spurs as they kick off Black History Month with a powerful celebration of culture, community, and connection. On Thursday, January 29 at 7:00 PM, the Austin Spurs will host Black HeritageContinue Reading
Remembering Tommie Lee (T. L.) Wyatt- A Mentor, a Messenger, and a Legend of Black Austin
Remembering Tommie Lee (T. L.) Wyatt: A Mentor, a Messenger, and a Legend of Black Austin Tommie Lee (T. L.) Wyatt—a steadfast voice for Austin’s Black community and a lifelong champion of truthful, empowering journalism—passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2026, at the AVIR at Park BendContinue Reading
Black Political Leadership in the Austin Metro
Longstanding Leaders and Recent Figures Black political leadership in Austin and the broader region has deep roots, stretching back to Reconstruction. The city’s first African-American elected official was Henry Green Madison, appointed alderman in the 1870s during Reconstruction, representing a pivotal early step in civic participation and leadership. Wikipedia ThroughoutContinue Reading
Black Voter Turnout and Engagement in the Austin Metro
Current Participation Trends Black voter turnout in Texas — and specifically in local contexts like the Austin metro — has historically been lower than that of white voters, though it remains a crucial component of the electoral landscape. Across the state, exit polls and recent data show that Black votersContinue Reading
Austin Public Library Welcomes Hannah Terrell as Director of Libraries
Austin Public Library (APL) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hannah Terrell as its new Director of Libraries, effective December 15, 2025. The Director of Libraries leads the Austin Public Library system, overseeing operations, programs, facilities, and staff in service to one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most diverseContinue Reading