Carre Adams has been named Lead Curator/Culture & Arts Manager of the George Washington Carver Museum, Cultural and Genealogy Center, the city of Austin Parks and Recreation department announced today. The position is the museum’s leadership role. For the past four years Adams has served as the center’s Associate Curator and CoordinatorContinue Reading
Who knew being in a room full of Techies was this cool? The Capital Factory also known as the “center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas” is use to hosting history making events but last night was epic. The energy was electric as more than 150 Blacks in Tech filledContinue 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
TEXAS ISCHOOL APPOINTS SHANNON HICKSON NEW DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONSContinue 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
An Austin Justice Coalition Production promoting positive images of black men and boys thru song, art, dance, etc. WHAT: Showcase highlighting local talent and positive imagery of Black men and boys WHO: Austin Justice Coalition WHEN: Saturday, April 27, 2019 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM WHERE: Huston-Tillotson University, King-Seabrook ChapelContinue 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
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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