Austin is once again stepping into the global spotlight as Austin City Limits (ACL) returns with its highly anticipated Season 52 tapings, continuing a legacy that has defined live music television for over five decades. Filmed at the iconic ACL Live at the Moody Theater, the new season promises an electrifying lineup of artists spanning genres—from chart-topping global stars…
In the United States book banning, or even the burning of books has long since been a way for those in power to control what information the public has access to. During the 1980s, largely due to the Cold War and divisive political climate, book banning reached an all-time high, leading to the first-ever Banned…
If you’re anything like me, you love a good Rom Com. A love story so perfect it transports you to a fictitious world where nothing bad could ever happen, and if it does, it’s merely a stumble on the road to happily ever after. I grew up on Rom Coms, and though my tastes have…
I have to admit, when I found out I would be reviewing Selena’s first real album release since her passing in 1995, I didn’t have high hopes. Personally, I’ve always found using someone’s voice or likeness after they’ve passed to be in distaste. It makes me uncomfortable, and I often viewed it as a cash…
Today, and every third Monday of January for the past 38 years, has been dedicated to Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King Jr. Who was born on this day in 1929 and spent the majority of his life preaching the good word and inspiring others with his breathtaking speeches for the fight for freedom. Years…
By Anna Martinez Salena Guipzot is a barrio-grown Latina who is teaching young women of color how to navigate positions of power. Guipzot does not drive from the north to the barrio every morning. Her home is the barrio. In her spare time, she is not seeking out communities to serve because she is part…
By Raven Garza In all honesty, I wasn’t sure that I was up for ACL Fest this year. The news has been suffocating. Our state continues to get away with infringing on the rights of women and communities of color, Austin is considering an unnecessary expansion of our police department, and there’s still a whole…
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…
Historically Black Colleges and Universities have an important significance and place in higher education. In Austin, Huston-Tillotson University is not just the only Historically Black University in Austin, it is also the oldest higher education institution in the city. The university recently welcomed Dr. Melva K. Williams as their seventh President and Chief Executive President…
