Invisibly disabled people experience two drastically different sides of the disability landscape. On the one hand, people may read them as having no physical barriers or immobilities, unlike many people who have visible physical differences. This in turn grants them an ability to blend in with what society would perceive as “normal,” at least at…
According to the Austin Chamber, as of 2020, there are over 8,300 tech companies working in the Austin area, this jumped up to 9,600 in 2021. As of 2022, seven out of the top ten biggest office space renters were tech companies, renting out over 7,649,560 combined square footage. While it wasn’t always like this,…
Conversations in November revolve around Thanksgiving and preparing for the rush of Christmas and New Years. We’re in a time always rife with holiday celebrations. Stores are already thoroughly stocked with Thanksgiving turkeys and Christmas knick-knacks and treats. While the holidays are a time to be cherished, it is crucial that everyone takes the time…
Since being sworn in, President Joe Biden hasn’t slowed down when it comes to signing and enforcing change in the US. According to Ballotpedia, “As of November 14, 2022, President Joe Biden (D) had signed 104 executive orders, 110 presidential memoranda, 357 proclamations, and 69 notices.” Biden even signed nine executive orders on the day…
A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend Mythicon, a 2 day convention based around, and thrown by, the YouTube channel Good Mythical Morning. While there, I was able to interview Chef and Culinary Producer Vianai “Vee” Austin in person about everything from her upbringing to her culinary journey. Before Vee made her…
This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were packed full of avid book readers, well-known authors, and established news outlets at the 27th annual Texas Book Festival. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian Laura Bush, the Texas Book Festival was established to help connect authors and readers as well…
This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were packed full of avid book readers, well-known authors, and established news outlets as the 27th annual Texas Book Festival went on without a hitch. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian Laura Bush, the Texas Book Fest was established to help connect…
The sequel to “Black Panther,” “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” had a much anticipated opening night on Friday, November 11th. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, the film’s historic for a couple of reasons. The first installment was of course impactful due to it’s predominantly Black cast, with the main…
Romeo Santos, King of Bachata, is indisputably a revolutionary in the music industry. Born in the Bronx, Santos has been amassing a global fanbase and spearheading changes in Spanish Language Latinx music for over two decades. Beginning as a member of the ultra-popular Latino boy-band, Aventura, Santos has been embarking on an extremely successful solo…
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