Does Black Austin Still Exist?
After telling people you live in Austin, Texas the next question is usually “Does Austin have a Black community?” Well one local believes the answer is yes, and it’s vibrant and growing (sort-of).Continue Reading
Oracle’s 2019 Corporate Scholars Program Is Accepting Applications
Could you be the next Intern at Oracle? The Oracle Corporate Scholars Program provides extended learning experiences at Oracle headquarters during the summer of 2019. The program includes scholarship support for African American college students who are currently pursuing a major in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, ComputerContinue Reading
2019 TOP 10 Central Texas Lawyer Awards
Each year, Black Business Journal honors ten outstanding Black Professionals in the legal field who have achieved professional excellence and have actively paved the way to success for others. These individuals demonstrate brilliance in a variety of professional settings and personify excellence on a regional, national and global level. HonoreesContinue 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
History Makers – 17 African American Women Sworn In As Judges in Harris County, Texas
And just like that history was made today with the swearing-in of newly elected officials in Harris County, Texas, and among them 17 black female judges. The group of women, who were part of a local democratic campaign called “Black Girl Magic Texas,” first made history — and headlines —Continue Reading
BEVO goes after UGA
It was a heart pounding start to the UGA vs UT game when Texas mascot Bevo – a Texas size steer- went after Uga, a bulldog and mascot for Georgia. Luckily, no animals were harmed. All are safe. Next time, dont dangle a small animal dressed in red in frontContinue Reading
Richard Overton, America’s oldest WWII veteran, dies at 112
Updated December 28, 2018 3:11pm A funeral service for the late World War II veteran will take place on Jan. 12, according to Military Veterans Program Administrator Allen Bergeron. The service will begin at 11 a.m. at Shoreline Church at 15201 Burnet Road, north of Austin. The funeral will beContinue Reading
Austin City Manager selects Chris Shorter and Rodney Gonzales as Assistant City Managers
Chris Shorter, Austin Assistant City Manager
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Volunteer Opportunities on Thanksgiving
Central Texas Food Bank Families come together over the holiday, which means their food needs increase. Food pantries and service agencies play a vital role is providing these families the food they need to fill the gaps, and Central Texas Food Bank serves 300 of them throughout 21-counties. In theContinue Reading
Help Us Donate 1k Books for 1k Austin Kids
Be a part of something bigger. Donate Achievements in Black Austin books to local school kids. In the spirit of giving we’d like to invite you and your business to donate Achievements in Black Austin books to Austin’s school children. Children learn a great deal by imitating the behaviors of others, andContinue Reading









