Welcome new followers! I’d like to introduce myself by sharing the ⁦PBS⁩ Arts In Context short about me. “Scholar/Artist” includes a glimpse at all aspects of my life & work including a peak at the “The Mamalogues” John L. Warfield Center⁩ reading. pbs.org/video/scholara…

Congratulations to Chief of Staff Robin Henderson for being named as the new Interim Chief of Police for APD! We wish you immense success in this new role. We're confident that your hard work, dedication & perseverance will ultimately make you one of our most successful leaders.

BREAKING: A judge has ruled that the City of Austin violated property restrictions when it attempted to build one affordable home in a wealthy neighborhood -- and has blocked the city from building any home there. The final ruling on 3000 Funston St.: kut.org/austin/2023-08…

A conversation with 'Franklin the Helper' kut.org/life-arts/2024…

Tickets go on sale today for the world premiere of my new play The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body featuring music by XxX porn hub 🍬! Black Austin Matters Dr. Peniel E. Joseph 🇭🇹🇺🇸 SAVE A SEAT FOR ME (Simon & Schuster, 2026) @BlackStudiesUT John L. Warfield Center fuseboxlive.com

Greg Casar and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will unveil legislation tomorrow that they said will require ERCOT to connect to the nation's other major electric grids. trib.al/IZu8Ndq

A tribute to Mary Wilson, co-founder of The Supremes kut.org/life-arts/2024…

In light of Blues on the Green canceling its 2024 season, Council Member Natasha Harper-Madison will propose a resolution to City Council suggesting city co-sponsor the concert series and other free live music events. austinchronicle.com/daily/music/20…

Later this morning the US District Court will hold a hearing on two lawsuits against SB 4. The bill is set to go into effect on March 5th, and would empower state and local law enforcement to arrest and remove people they suspect of entering the state illegally.

#ICYMI: 'I'm just doing my part' | Daryl Rembert distributes Narcan in hopes of saving lives. He says overdose deaths have a big impact on the community. He hopes Narcan can reduce them >>> kvue.com/article/featur…

Thanks We Are Austin for highlighting my Texas Performing Arts residency where I developed THE BLACK FEMINIST GUIDE TO THE HUMAN BODY. It premieres The VORTEX Repertory on April 12! Black History Honors: Texas Performing Arts artist residency supports Lisa B. Thompson cbsaustin.com/features/we-ar…

Remembering Earl G. Graves, Sr., founder of Black Enterprise Magazine kut.org/life-arts/2024…

Despite legislative inaction, nearly 75% of Texans want gun-buying age raised, poll shows statesman.com/story/news/pol…

The radio station KMFA Classical 89.5 also started a composter-in-residence to honor Draylen by highlighting musicians in underrepresented community to compose new music. This year’s composer Sophie says she wants to further his legacy: kvue.com/article/news/l…

Byron Hurt documents journey to trace his ancestry in new NOVA special kut.org/life-arts/2024…

Nonprofit wants to reclaim Austin's Black history, help the homeless by reviving St. Johns property kut.org/austin/2024-02…

This is an absolute disgrace. A moral tragedy that returns Texas back to a dark past. This is how Reconstruction ends once again, with assaults on the very aspirations of Black dignity and citizenship.

.The Daily Texan published an article on a recent Civil Discord Symposium, at which HEP author Dr. Richard Reddick spoke. The panelists discussed the role of universities in combating racism on campuses. Learn more: bit.ly/49ciWSL

After the eclipse, Austin will begin collecting used eclipse glasses to donate to the nonprofit Astronomers Without Borders. Recycling bins will be placed across the city at viewing events in parks, on the UT campus and at Austin schools. l8r.it/yTsw

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