Texas Book Festival 2020: Mychal Denzel Smith and Isaac J. Bailey in Conversation

The two authors discuss Black Americans and life post-America

"...Wilks, associate professor of English, African and African Diaspora Studies, and Comparative Literature at the University of Texas, opened..."

Nov. 10, 2020 Arts Post by Evan Rodriguez

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Smith had "filed a lawsuit on behalf of four African-American residents in the Everman district and forced a change..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Audio Snapshots

America's premiere archival roots label celebrates the big 4-0.

"...zydeco, Texas-Mexican border music, and most recently, "Sacred Steel" African-American gospel traditions -- into the spotlight, often letting other,..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Music Feature by Mike Quinn

Opinion: Administrative Bureaucracies Make for a Not So Warm Welcome

On the anniversary of her first year in town, a new resident reflects on what's complicated her time here

"...a Ph.D. student in the African and African Diaspora Studies Department at UT-Austin. Her research focuses on African American..."

July 23, 2021 Column by Sara Collins

On the Trustee Trail

AISD, ACC candidates talk money, equity

"...at grade level, for instance, while only 31% of African-American students and 40% of Hispanic students can do the..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Play the Role

Mr. Bavu Blakes, ridin' herd on Texas rap

"...at Howard University, Bavu Blakes found himself ear-deep in African-American culture...."

April 27, 2007 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Suburban Blight

Austinites' Escape to the 'Burbs Backfires

"...traditionally applied to blighted urban areas. The jillions of studies and models, and zillions of public and private dollars,..."

March 27, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...activities like art projects with Art Galleries at Black Studies and stories, songs, and drumming from Oba William King...."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Changing Directions

Community-based programs aim to redirect the 'school-to-prison pipeline'

"...of the school. She fell further behind in her studies – and was eventually expelled. Said her mother, "No..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Dagny Zenovia

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...men. "Most schools portray their Bible classes as social studies or literature courses," said Mark Chancey, a biblical scholar..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Is a Picture Worth a Thousand Words?

An Anti-abortion Exhibit Produces Protests and a Free Speech Controversy at UT

"...and the interim director of UT's Center for Asian-American Studies. Later in the week, members of Justice for All..."

March 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

In Politics to Win, Again and Again

Introducing the passionate people who get our local politicians elected

"...William “Peck” Young is another legendary campaigner, or, to..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

UT’s War on Students

A peaceful protest spiraled when law enforcement showed up. Now the university has doubled down.

"...As Karma Chávez, chair of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies, and Pavithra Vasudevan, assistant professor of Women’s & Gender..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Local Exhibitions Point to Ways People of Color Were Freed but Still Aren't Free

The Carver Museum asks: Freedom when?

"...that Betelhem Makonnen uses is herself. In her selfing studies, she takes the ubiquitous form of 21st century self-portrait..."

June 14, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pearce Middle School to Close

School commissioner announces closure with little warning to district

"...meet the 2009 state standards in reading, math, social studies, and writing. For the "all student group," 72 percent..."

July 8, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...vehicle or van. Police believe they're looking for four African-American females who were caught on camera using the stolen..."

May 22, 2009 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...filing of a lawsuit by Nona Allen, the only African-American female firefighter at AFD. Allen accuses the city of..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...and which includes language arts, math, science, and social studies. Students who still haven't passed are eligible for summer..."

May 27, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...debate before the Nov. 14 vote on proposed social studies texts, and to get involved now to protect biology..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Column

St. Michael's Passion

Whose truth prevails at Austin's Catholic high school?

"...St. Michael's "new head of school" is Wallace, an African-American woman and former principal of Oak Springs Elementary in..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Eighth Street Survivors

They came out to protest police brutality. They were met by a life-altering wave of police violence. Eight months later, they still await justice and change.

"...rehab. He has been unable to return to his studies at Texas State. He has flashbacks and nightmares. The..."

Feb. 5, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Eastward Expansion

Surfing the wave of gentrification on the Eastside

"...minorities. Moreover, Austin's history of segregation concentrated Latinos and African-Americans on the Eastside via the 1928 Austin Master Plan...."

April 10, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

AISD Board

Endorsements for AISD board of trustees

"...for its specific campuses, UT African and African Diaspora Studies Chair Gordon is best poised to make D1 more..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Who Follows Bradley?

Austin ISD District 1

"...a theoretician: chair of UT's African and African Diaspora Studies Department, his research has centered on race and gender..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dowd, on This Historic Moment

Former Bush campaign strategist Matthew Dowd shares his thoughts on the post-Bush, post-Clinton era

"..."The fact that we're about to elect the first African-American presidential candidate is going to change the way we..."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Straight Out the Trailer

Examining the current overwhelming white trash influence in popular culture

"...a wealth of material for some enterprising future feminist studies professor, that's for sure...."

July 28, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Conventional Wisdom

Is It Wise To Expand Austin's Convention Center?

"...laid down the gauntlet with the Bureau's subcontractor for African-American marketing, the Capitol City Chamber of Commerce -- chimed..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?

The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town

"...of these claims have been backed up by scientific studies or the FDA.)..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

The Supper Club Gives Artists of Color Important Space to Be Seen and Heard

Elia Alba’s multifaceted project at the UT Visual Arts Center

"...a means of bringing together artists of diverse backgrounds (African-American, Latin American, African, South Asian, Caribbean) to share their..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Music on the Page at the Texas Book Festival

Music books strut their feminism, hip-hop, and emo

"...and bridge?" recounts the UT African and African Diaspora Studies professor. "I realized it was more the process of..."

Oct. 26, 2018 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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