Verbal Jousting in Oak Cliff: The Black Literary Tradition of Battle Rap
When my friend SoulArty invited me to a local battle rap event last December, I had no idea…
Texas Organizing Project Hosts Michael Harriot
Last Tuesday evening at Friendship-West Baptist Church, faith, history and activism came together as the Texas Organizing Project hosted award-winning journalist…
Texas travel guide spotlights San Antonio’s Black landmarks
Black landmarks across San Antonio appear in a newly updated statewide travel guide released this February by the…
Texas travel guide highlights Black landmarks in East Austin
Black landmarks across East Austin appear in a newly updated statewide travel guide released this February by the…
He Broke Texas Baseball’s Color Barrier. For Decades, His Story Went Untold.
Small-town sports journalists of the early 1950s weren’t in the practice of quoting the athletes they covered—how a…
Black history thrives in Corpus Christi’s Molina neighborhood
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The Molina neighborhood is often known for Selena and its Latino roots, but what’s…
DeDe McGuire to Speak at McDonald’s 10Th Read-In
Overview: McDonald’s is celebrating its 10th Anniversary McDonald’s Read-In on February 28th at its Arlington, TX location. The…
Black Austin Tours takes a close look at change in town
The Year of the Fire Horse is off and running in Austin. The Lunar New Year officially begins…
New exhibit explores Black businesses as Austin history
Black-owned barbershops, bookstores, salons, and kitchens take center stage in a photography exhibition at Austin Public Library’s Central…
Inaugural ‘Freedom Bike’ event draws more than 100 riders, promotes safety and empowerment
SAN ANTONIO – The East Side celebrated its inaugural “Freedom Bike” event Saturday morning, drawing more than 100…
Sorority sisters started Corpus Christi MLK march 40 years ago
CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — The city of Corpus Christi is kicking off its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
Ceremony to celebrate commencement of DreamWeek San Antonio
The ceremony is scheduled for 7:30 a.m. Friday DreamWeek is an annual summit of civic and civil engagements…