Posts Tagged ‘austin’
Black hotel worker’s epic response to racist woman goes viral (video)
For many who have a job dealing with the public, a rude customer can be a life-changing experience. For instance, a worker that lashes out and gets nasty could be…
Read More5 member schools in The Consortium that are located in cool cities
The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management is an alliance of some of the world’s leading business schools and organizations. It aims to recruit more students of color who are…
Read More2018 Mother’s Day gift ideas
For Fashion Forward Moms’ Eyes Only Pimp mom’s car keys. Why not give a boring necessity like keys, a funky facelift?! Feathery, vibrant handcrafted tassels that won’t add unneeded…
Read MoreAustin bombing victim was young, gifted, Black musician who’s dream came true
Draylen Mason played the bass. The 17-year-old applied to Oberlin College, a private liberal arts college in Oberlin, Ohio. The Oberlin Conservatory of Music is the second oldest conservatory and oldest continually…
Read MoreBreaking: Austin bomber identified
Police in Austin, Texas, have released the name of the man responsible for a string of bombings that targeted Black and Hispanic residents. Mark Anthony Conditt, 23, was tracked to…
Read MoreAustin bomber blows himself up
The terror of a mad bomber is over after police in Austin, Texas, were able to track the suspect down. According to an Austin police spokesperson, around 3 a.m. Wednesday morning,…
Read MoreRacists could be bombing Black and Hispanic people in Austin, Texas
Several bombings in Austin, Texas, appear to be related. According to KEYE, three packages have exploded after being left near the homes of Black residents. On the morning of March…
Read MoreMagna Carda talks Euphoria Festival and being compared to The Roots
Magna Carda talks Euphoria Festival and being compared to The Roots. Edit: Robert Williams
Read MoreCheck out the best of street style at SXSW 2017
SXSW may be a top festival for music and film, but there’s no way we could leave Austin, Texas, without highlighting the fashion landscape. Thousands of festivalgoers paraded down the…
Read MoreMan kills stepmother because she was a Cowboys fan
The recent victory of the Dallas Cowboys over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers caused celebration for many fans. However, those who were rooting against the Cowboys have been subjected to putdowns…
Read MoreNaked and unarmed Black teen shot by police
No one knows what was going on in the mind of 17-year-old David Joseph when he was running naked through an Austin, Texas, apartment complex. But someone called 911 to…
Read MoreTexas road rage battle goes viral
Two men at a traffic stop wielding a baseball bat and a wooden pole attempt to beat the hell out of each other. The incident occurred in Austin, TX and…
Read MoreJohn Legend’s initiative to end mass incarceration
Grammy- and Oscar Award-winning singer John Legend has launched a campaign to end mass incarceration. Last week Legend announced a multi-year initiative called Free America that seeks put an end…
Read More10 facts about Atlanta Public Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Meria Carstarphen
Dr. Meria Carstarphen’s educational background, experience and annual base salary The Atlanta Board of Education voted unanimously on Monday, April 14, 2014 to hire Meria Joel Carstarphen as superintendent of…
Read MorePresident Obama delivers keynote address at Civil Rights Summit, GM is title sponsor
“But even if we pass this bill the battle will not be over. What happened in Selma is part of a far larger movement which reaches into every section and…
Read MoreCheck out the Chevy Experience from SXSW
Jay Z performs ‘You Know I Got It’ at SXSW
Tyler, The Creator goes crazy for Pusha T at SXSW 2014
Nas keeps hip-hop alive during performance at SXSW
Nas proved that he can still connect with a youthful audience 20 years after releasing his debut album, Illmatic. Nas was the headliner at the Mass Appeal concert at SXSW.…
Read MoreSXSW driver who killed 2 identified as aspiring rapper
Police have revealed the identity of the driver who struck a crowd with his car at SXSW. Rashad Owens, 21, a father of six and an aspiring rapper, has…
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