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04/22/2026

Honoring those who took a stand to see a change in how we love the on the Earth and the people in it.

03/15/2026

Although many of us learned about George Washington Carver through a simplified narrative that centered on peanut products, his contributions extended much further.

Carver worked at Tuskegee Institute, studying the soil depletion caused by cotton farming and encouraged crop rotation as a way to restore land across the American South. He also produced agricultural bulletins written in plain language so farmers could access scientific knowledge regardless of formal education.

His work connected land restoration, education, and economic resilience.

For Melanated March, we wanted to revisit his story and add a little more context.

Sometimes the stories we inherit deserve a second look.

03/09/2026

The bloom of the Texas Mountain Laurel is one of Central Texas’ earliest signals that spring is near.

In many traditions, the return of life to the land marks the earth’s true new year.

02/23/2026

When we show up for our own, we show up for ourselves.

Austin’s Black History Month programming has been rich with storytelling, heritage preservation, and creative expression—from folk tales to local artists carrying culture forward.

Our community is smaller here compared to cities like Chicago or LA, but our presence still carries weight. It’s a reminder that representation is in the audience and supporters as much as on the stage and beyond.

These and upcoming events highlight both cultural preservation in action and what’s visible and intentional here in Austin.

To view the work of folk artist Suzette Boston / ()on display, visit the Round Rock Public Library — 2nd and 3rd floor installation. Hosted by: Lone Star Links/

Student work from Success High School is also on view alongside A piece by emerging artist Karis Jefferson.

Dance performance by:
Lannaya Drum & Dance () at
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Circulate your dollar with local vendors at:
Black Makers Market ()

Bring the little ones out to hear folktales told by: Percussion Things

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02/10/2026

Scenes from Solar Saturday at The Carver Museum: a foodways panel tracing memory through agriculture, dance classes, and the highlighting local Texas vendors.

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02/09/2026

The Foodways panel kicked off Black History Month with the Solar Saturday Block Party, hosted by the George Washington Carver Museum in Austin, and discussed early approaches to soil restoration—highlighting George Washington Carver’s work on crop rotation and cover cropping in response to cotton-driven soil depletion in the Southern United States.

Carver’s experiments contributed to foundational approaches in sustainable agronomy. Practices now widely promoted in climate and conservation conversations were articulated and tested more than a century ago.

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In 1926, Black history within the U.S. entered formal record-keeping as an act of preservation.Curated by Carter G. Wood...
02/01/2026

In 1926, Black history within the U.S. entered formal record-keeping as an act of preservation.

Curated by Carter G. Woodson as Negro History Week, this recognition began for the necessity of correction; responding to a system that reclassified Black life and contribution outside the bounds of official achievements, education, and national memory.

One hundred years later, the work of documentation continues.

There are layers to the shock we’re witnessing.When people say they “never thought this could happen here” or “never tho...
01/30/2026

There are layers to the shock we’re witnessing.

When people say they “never thought this could happen here” or “never thought this could happen to us” in response to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, it reveals something deeper than surprise. It exposes who has historically been understood as a full citizen in this country and who has not. That gap raises necessary questions about how solidarity is being defined, and for whom, within the idea of U.S. citizenship.

When state violence was directed at Black Americans like Tamir Rice or Breonna Taylor, it was rarely treated as a rupture of citizenship. The lack of collective alarm functioned like permission for law enforcement to continue practicing in this fashion. So when someone is not fully seen as a citizen, they are not fully protected as one.

What feels “new” now is not the violence.
It is who is being forced to recognize themselves as vulnerable to it.

If we’re truly “in this together,” then responsibility cannot be deferred or redirected. It requires holding one’s weight and staying focused on the work ahead.

Let’s build together.

OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is more than a career milestone — it’s a reminder that the South had someth...
11/11/2025

OutKast’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction is more than a career milestone — it’s a reminder that the South had something to say, and it still does.

From the basements of Atlanta to global stages, André 3000 and Big Boi reimagined what hip-hop could sound like — blending funk, soul, psychedelia, and futuristic vision into something no one had ever heard before. They built an entire ecosystem of innovation with the Dungeon Family, proving that creativity doesn’t need permission from the mainstream.

Outkast dared to explore beyond the expected.

Recently the Black Culture in October, a community event hosted by Huston–Tillotson University’s Public Leadership in Fa...
11/09/2025

Recently the Black Culture in October, a community event hosted by Huston–Tillotson University’s Public Leadership in Faith and Social Justice students and faculty. The main question posed: Is Black Culture for everyone?

The conversation offered layered perspectives; from inclusivity to preservation. It raised an important distinction: when we say Black Culture in America, do we mean the global diaspora, or specifically Black American culture?

Preservation isn’t exclusion. It’s an act of respect; ensuring that a culture shaped by centuries of resilience, innovation, and creativity remains defined, living, and understood.

Grateful to see HBCU students leading these critical dialogues that bridge generations and perspectives.


Communities across Jamaica are facing food and water shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.The Embassy of Jama...
11/04/2025

Communities across Jamaica are facing food and water shortages in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.

The Embassy of Jamaica (Washington, D.C.), in collaboration with the Consulate General of Jamaica (New York), has launched an official Amazon Relief Page to help families in need. Through this verified link, you can purchase food, baby supplies, and other essentials that will be shipped directly to affected communities.

Every act of care makes a difference.

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From Boston to Texas to Atlanta, communities are reimagining what access to fresh, healthy food looks like. 🌍In Boston, ...
10/30/2025

From Boston to Texas to Atlanta, communities are reimagining what access to fresh, healthy food looks like. 🌍

In Boston, the Office of Food Justice and GrowBoston are expanding local food access through programs like Double Up Food Bucks and the Raised Bed initiative.

In Texas, H-E-B has pledged $6 million to strengthen food banks and Meals on Wheels, supporting families facing hunger statewide.

And in Georgia, Atlanta Public Schools and the Atlanta Community Food Bank have relaunched their monthly Food Distribution Drive, offering free groceries to APS students and families.

Across the map, food justice isn’t just policy — it’s community in motion.

Food justice grows where community takes root. Tag an organization in your area planting those seeds. 🌱

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