Today Huston-Tillotson University (HT) announced it has received a transformative $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation. This is the largest single donation ever made to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. The historic announcement was made during the university’s annual President’s Fall Opening Convocation, marking a boldContinue Reading
She is experienced and highly qualified. She previously served as Assistant Chief of Police for City of Austin Austin Community College District (ACC) announces Gizette Disher as the College’s new Chief of Police, effective Monday, August 4, 2025. Chief Disher will lead the ACC District Police Department, one of onlyContinue Reading
OP ED Anita RobertsTexas Veteran, Combat U.S. Veteran, and Mother As a Black woman, a proud Texan, a combat veteran, and a mother of two African American sons, I have worn the uniform of this nation and defended its promise of freedom. But today, I am deeply ashamed of myContinue Reading
Mental health concerns affect people across all demographics in Texas, but Black Texans face unique and persistent challenges in accessing effective care, navigating cultural barriers, and finding support that reflects their lived experience. Disparities in Access and Treatment Statistically, Black Americans nationwide experience mental health challenges at rates similar toContinue Reading
Celebrating Service: Made Media Group Announces the President’s Volunteer Service Award Honorees In a nation built on the foundation of service, there’s an inherent understanding that giving back to one’s community is not just a duty, but a privilege. It’s a tradition as old as America itself, rooted in theContinue Reading
City of Austin City Council finally gets it right. After creating and offering former Chief of Police Art Aceveda a $270,000 Assistant city manager position with no community input. After deliberations behind closed doors Tuesday, Austin City Council intends to move forward with T.C. Broadnax as its next city manager,Continue Reading
Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees on being named Austin Black Business Journal’s 2024 – Top 40 Professionals & Entrepreneurs. True to our mission to amplify African American voices on a grand scale, we’re excited to announce that, following an extensive review of over 250 nominations, we’ve curated a listContinue Reading
Join us in celebrating Achievements in Black Austin – Juneteenth Jubilee fundraiser! We’re thrilled to back the nonprofit organization Made Media Group in their mission to inform, empower, and transform African American communities through media & technology, aiming to eliminate economic disparities through neighborhood initiatives. Made Media Group spearheads vitalContinue Reading
Being a Black woman in Austin, Texas can be a lonely life, just ask Anita C Roberts. We sat down with our founder to hear from her firsthand. Black Business Journal: What do you like about living in Austin, Texas? Roberts: Quite a bit. Both of my sons liveContinue Reading
Amplify Austin Day is happening now! Take part in the biggest giving event in Central Texas. There are more than 700 nonprofits that you can donate to including dozens of local Black and BIPoC-Led nonprofits. Find nonprofits you love and donate now all at AmplifyATX.org Black led/serving Nonprofit Organization List 100 BlackContinue Reading