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03/05/2025

Honoring the Legacy of Heath Creech 

Austin has lost a giant. Heath Creech’s vision, leadership, and unwavering dedication to Black creatives and entrepreneurs changed the city forever. As the founder of Soulciti, GriotMedia, MVMT50, and AALI, he ensured that our voices, stories, and businesses thrived.

Join us as we celebrate his incredible legacy at the Heath Creech Community Tribute & Legacy Exhibit:

📅 Friday, March 7, 2025
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 KMFA Studio, 41 Navasota St., Austin, TX 78702

This special evening will feature a visual retrospective of Heath’s work from those whose lives he impacted. It will be a gathering of friends, colleagues, and the community to celebrate the indelible mark he left on Austin and beyond.

🔗 RSVP & More Details: [bit.ly/heathdonellcreechcommunitytribute]

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02/25/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our founder, Heath (Donell) Creech. He was a visionary and pioneer in the Austin business and media industry, creating or helping create businesses, events, and organizations you may not have known he was involved with.

Heath was committed to his family, friends, colleagues, and all who crossed his path. He will truly be missed by us and all who knew and loved him.

Please help us in honoring his memory by sharing a fond memory of Heath in the comments.

02/22/2025

Get ready for a night of spoken word mastery at Love & Liberation, featuring Kyla Jenée Lacey and Janeff the Poet! 🎤🔥

Kyla Jenée Lacey has taken the world by storm—her poetry has amassed over 50 million views, been featured in Harper’s Bazaar and The Atlantic, and is even studied in classrooms. Her words cut deep, challenge norms, and leave a lasting impact.

Janeff the Poet blends spoken word with jazz and R&B, delivering performances that move both the heart and the mind. A Chicago native, attorney, and professor, his poetry explores justice, culture, and resilience in a way that captivates and inspires.

📍 Busy Signal ATX | March 12, 2025 | 7PM-10PM

🎟️ Tickets are moving fast—lock in your spot now!

👉🏿 Use code EARLYBIRD for $25 tickets (Ends Monday!)
👉🏿 Use code FREEDRINK to get a free drink (First 30 tickets only)

02/22/2025

02/21/2025

Celebrate Black History Month with Love as Salvation: A Burlesque Show, presented by Shea Butter Babies Productions. This immersive experience highlights body positivity, freedom of expression, and Black artistic contributions to Austin’s vibrant culture.

Through burlesque, live music, and dynamic performances, Love as Salvation explores the transformative power of love—romantic, self-affirming, communal, and political. Inspired by the works of bell hooks, Audre Lorde, and James Baldwin, this show honors Black love as a revolutionary force that unites, uplifts, and empowers.

📍 February 21st | Busy Signal ATX | Ages 21+

🎟 Tickets available now—link in bio!

02/20/2025

EVENTS IN THE CITI 🕊️

👉🏾 Fences, on Stage at The Palace Playhouse in Georgetown

👉🏾 A Better Life for Their Children Exhibit

👉🏾 Online Community Check-In .freeppl

👉🏾 In-Person Singles, Convos, and Community

👉🏾 HT Alum Day 1 Homecoming 2025

👉🏾 Karaoke Thursdays w/ DJ Cali at Taterque

👉🏾 Open Mic Night Thursdays at Cajjun Eats

👉🏾 Build Club-Texas: Deep Dive Workshop: Building AI Workers with MindStudio

👉🏾 30th Anniversary Screening of Waiting to Exhale

👉🏾 Vinho de Bossa .austin .american.social.guild

👉🏾 RNB Fridays at Cajjun Eats

👉🏾 HT Day 2 Homecoming 2025

👉🏾 Church of the Harvest Food Pantry & Distribution Center

👉🏾 Childcare Biz Profitability Bootcamp

👉🏾 4th Annual Celebrate Black Austin

👉🏾 Black History Month Kid’s Day at The Carver!

👉🏾 Breaking Bread Women’s Luncheon

👉🏾 4th Saturday Genealogy Seminar: Exploring the 1870 Census

👉🏾 Black History Month Celebration at Terrazas Branch

👉🏾 ATX Creator Panel Discussion & Meetup

👉🏾 HT Boots ‘N Bling 2025

👉🏾 Body Rock ATX: 15-Year Anniversary featuring DJ Jazzy Jeff

👉🏾 HT Homecoming 2025 – After Party

👉🏾 Capoeira Angola ATX

👉🏾 5th Annual Celebrating Our Black [Community Photoshoot]

👉🏾 Brave Communities Connection: Preserving Black Austin History

👉🏾 Vendor Call: Auntie’s House

👉🏾 Auntie’s House: Yeehaw!

👉🏾 Sunday Funday w/ DJ Quan at Taterque

👉🏾 254 Kascade Adult Skate Night in Killeen

🎟️ Visit soulciti.com/events!

02/20/2025

Good luck to soulcitizen Monique Walton as Sing Sing heads to the Oscars! We profiled Monique last year and are thrilled to see her getting the recognition she deserves. The film’s lead, Domingo Coleman, is up for Best Actor, and critics agree Sing Sing was more than worthy of Best Picture and Cinematography nominations. We’re celebrating this incredible achievement and sending Monique all the love. Shine bright, sis! 👏🏿

02/18/2025

Issa Rae just pulled out of her sold-out Kennedy Center event, calling out an “infringement of values” after Trump named himself chairman and cleaned house. And she’s not the only one—Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds, and opera legend Renée Fleming have also walked away, making it clear they won’t co-sign an agenda that tries to reshape the arts to fit a political narrative.

For decades, the Kennedy Center has been a stage for bold storytelling, diverse voices, and artistic freedom.But now with its new leadership promising to make it “not woke,” that legacy is at risk.

Art is meant to challenge, inspire, and tell the full, unfiltered truth—not be controlled by corrupt politicians. Thank you, Issa, for taking a stand. ✊🏿

02/14/2025

IT’S GIVEAWAY TIME 🚨

We’re giving away THREE pairs of tickets to opening weekend of Fences—August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece!

Experience the power of one of the greatest plays in American theater. A 1987 Pulitzer Prize winner for Best Drama and Tony Award winner for Best Play, Fences delves into race, family, and the African-American experience in the 1950s. Directed by Jeremy Rashad Brown, this is a must-see production at Georgetown Playhouse!

🎟 How to enter:

👉🏿 Follow us &
👉🏿 Like this post
👉🏿 Tag a friend in the comments (each tag = one entry!)
👉🏿 Share to your story for an extra entry!

🚨Winners will receive tickets for either 2/14 or 2/15 exclusively—so please make sure you’re available to attend.

Winners will be announced tomorrow so act fast! Don’t miss your chance to witness August Wilson’s legendary storytelling. ✊🏿

02/13/2025

EVENTS IN THE CITI 🕊️

Looking for Valentine’s Day plans? Whether you’re into crafting, live music, or powerful storytelling, we’ve got you covered this weekend! 🤎

👉🏾 Douglass Day x Valentine’s Day Card Making (Friday) – Get creative and spread some love while learning about Frederick Douglass at the African American Heritage Cultural Center.

👉🏾 Whispers of Love: A Night with The Whispers (Friday) – R&B legends The Whispers are bringing smooth love songs to Killeen this Valentine’s Day!

👉🏾 Fences at the Palace Playhouse (Fri-Sun) – August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about love, family, and resilience hits the stage in Georgetown.

👉🏾 That’s My Face: Black Love Edition – If Beale Street Could Talk (Thursday) – Celebrate Black Love Day with a special screening of this Barry Jenkins classic at the Carver Museum.

🎟️ Visit soulciti.com/events or click the link in our bio for details & tickets!

02/11/2025

Step into 1950s America with this Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece that explores the African-American experience, race, family, and resilience. Directed by Jeremy Rashad Brown, Fences is a gripping journey you won’t want to miss. 🔥

👉🏿 Feb 14 – Mar 16 | Georgetown Palace Theatre

Get your tickets now - link in bio or go to soulciti.com/events!

02/11/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT 🚨

The legendary Whispers are bringing their iconic harmonies to Killeen this Valentine’s Day, February 14, and we’re giving FIVE lucky winners a chance to experience this unforgettable night!

🎟 HOW TO ENTER:

✔ Follow us .citi
✔ Like this post
✔ Tag who you’re bringing in the comments
✔️ Tag someone who should also enter this giveaway! (each tag = one entry)
✔ Share this post to your story & tag us for an extra entry

📍 Killeen Civic & Conference Center | February 14 | 7:00 PM & 10:00 PM

Let’s spread the love this Valentine’s Day with a night of classic R&B! 🎶💃🏾🕺🏾