It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Dr. Timothy “Tim” M. George, 59, Pediatric Neurosurgeon. Dr. George was honored by Austin Black Business Journal in May of this year, he was also featured in the May issue. Dr George was named one of theContinue Reading
Local students got a back to school surprise when members of the 100 Black Men of Austin showed up to wish them a successful school year. Thousands of Central Texas kids are headed back to school this week and one local charter school got an extra special boost of encouragementContinue Reading
Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s First Stop in the ATX – To Meet with Austin’s Black Community LeadersContinue Reading
Black Business Journal announced the winners of its 2019 TOP Ten Blacks in Tech Award honorees. These trailblazers will be celebrated at a reception in their honor Thursday, September 5, 2019 at Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street, at 6:00pm. Presented annually, the TOP 10 Blacks in Tech Award recognizes tenContinue Reading
More than 150 Central Texas residents will be able to receive much needed job training thanks to a grant from the Texas Workforce Commission. The Texas Workforce Commission awarded the Austin Area Urban League a $243,516 Self Sufficiency Fund training grant to help 150 individuals transition into the workforce. TheContinue Reading
Cultivate literacy. Celebrate literature. In line with the 100th anniversary of National Book Week, Made Media Group, a 501c3 nonprofit is delighted to announce the launch of the Texas Black Literary Festival & Summit. Planned for April 13, 2019 at Austin Community College’s, Eastview Campus in Austin, Texas, the Texas Black LiteraryContinue Reading
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
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
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
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