You’re Invited to an Evening Celebration of Black Excellence in Business & Community
A celebration of excellence in the Black Austin business community. About this event Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine PRESENTS Excellence through Black Storytelling Achievements in Black Austin is a celebration of success in the Black Austin community. Our goal is to profile the life and accomplishments ofContinue Reading
Black Business Journal’s 2022 Most Influential and Up & Coming Technologists
Black Business Journal’s 2022 Most Influential and Up & Coming Technologists Continuing the legacy of celebrating success on a grand scale Black Business Journal announced its 2022 Most Influential and Up & Coming Technologist Honorees. Technology is an essential part of our lives today and few of us can imagineContinue Reading
Black Business Journal Announces 2022 TOP Ten Black Technologists Award honorees
Black Business Journal proudly announced the winners of its 2022 TOP Ten Black Technologists Award honorees. These trailblazers will be celebrated at a grand celebration in their honor in their honor Saturday, November 19, 2022 at J.W. Marriott, downtown Austin at 6:00pm. Presented annually, the TOP 10 Black TechnologistsContinue Reading
Dr. Melva K. Williams Named President and Chief Executive Officer
Following a national search, the Huston-Tillotson University Board of Trustees today announced Melva K. Williams, Ph.D. as the institution’s seventh president and chief executive officer, effective August 15, 2022. Williams brings to HT her vast higher education experience as an innovative scholar in positions as chief of staff, vice chancellorContinue Reading
Austin Black Business Journal Names it’s Inaugural List of 40 Under 40 Young Professionals
Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine has led the way in preserving the history of Black Austin and honoring the accomplishments of notable community members. Over the years we have watched in awe as Millennials and Gen Z’rs have lead the way in many industries. Today we areContinue Reading
Austin Airport Now offers TSA PreCheck Enrollment in 5 minutes or less
Have you stood in line for what seems like forever at an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport security checkpoint? The airport is making it easier to sign up for a faster way to pass through security. Tech company IDEMIA just rolled out an initiative that offers onsite TSA PreCheck enrollment for departing passengers withoutContinue Reading
5 Ways to Inspire an Environmentally Friendly & Waste-Free Workplace
More and more small and large companies across business industries are committing to reducing their impact on the environment, by creating environmentally conscious workplaces. This means having policies and programs in place that encourage green behaviors. Heres 5 Ways to Get Started Start a green team Reduce paper use ReviewContinue Reading
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Makes a Stop in Austin to Discuss Chicago’s Tech Ecosystem
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
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 Founders can Pitch for a $100,000 Investment
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