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 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
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
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
Apply for the $5,000 grant by May 14 at austintexas.gov/nexus The City of Austin Economic Development Department announces a new round of funding through the Nexus Grant to support local small organizations, individual artists, and small arts businesses. The program will offer $5,000 grants to new and emerging applicants by funding creativeContinue Reading
Explore a diverse selection of over 100 Black-owned establishments, including restaurants, retailers, entrepreneurs and more, scattered across the expansive Greater Austin region. From delectable homemade dishes to engaging arts productions, these businesses are actively contributing to the cultural and social richness of the Austin metropolitan area. The following listContinue Reading
Lets celebrate Austin’s Trailblazers, Game Changers & Fire Starters. Have you gotten your tickets? OMG! You don’t want to miss this year’s event. Austin Black Business Journal & Community News presents Achievements in Black Austin Storytelling Gala 5th annual Black Tie Fundraising Gala Saturday, November 19, 2022 6pm J.W. Marriott,Continue Reading
A small delegation from Chicago led by Mayor Lori Lightfoot made a stop in Austin, Texas today to visit with local tech founders and investors. The invite-only roundtable provided an opportunity to connect with Mayor Lightfoot and engage in a discussion about the innovative approach to partnership and business opportunities developed by Chicago. Continue Reading
Black founders can pitch for a $100,000 investment Capital Factory and DivInc are excited to announce the next $100,000 Investment Challenge at our 4th Annual Black in Tech Summit in Austin, Texas. Capital Factory’s annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summits help increase awareness and diversity in the tech community andContinue Reading
November 20, 2021 was a magical evening to remember. More than 500 diverse business and community leaders joined together for an evening of honor and achievement; celebrating the best of the Austin metro business and community. The evening started with the soulful sounds of Stretch Musik Band. After the cocktailContinue Reading