Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Ban Starts to Chip Away at UT–Austin

New law bans diversity-conscious hiring practices, training, workshops

"...President Jay Hartzell offered that UT will continue celebrating holidays such as Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Black History..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...Steve Adler made it official Sunday: The incumbent mayor held his re-election kickoff at Saengerrunde..."

Jan. 19, 2018 News Feature

Black Like Him?

Houston candidate hoodwinks voters into thinking he's black

"...former state representative who led the fight to make Martin Luther King Jr. Day a state holiday or as..."

Nov. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Newsgeist: 1/17/11

The spirit of the news

"...An MLK Day edition of the Newsgeist brings you stories on Tunisian..."

Jan. 17, 2011 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

TV Eye

Remembering Walter Cronkite

"...have to understand the times in which he was working. Television news was in its infancy when he came..."

July 24, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Coal for Your Stockings

A hard round-up of year-end hip-hop

"...been labeled a greatest hits album. Sort of. Latter day signature tracks like “Be Easy” and “Kilo” get flubbed..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Page Two: Kings of Mean

The worst legacy of this administration is the terrible behavior it fostered in its citizens

"...decision as the final nail in the coffin of Martin Luther King's dream. Although there are minority politicians, community..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Written in Stone

History of racism lives on in UT monuments

"...his life (and much of his money) defending. (Even today, Austin's Sons of Confederate Veterans camp is named after..."

May 29, 2015 News Feature by Mac McCann

Burning Down the Sixties

They don't normally let dogs in the LBJ Library and Museum, but after Chronicle writer Jesse Sublett explained that he was talking about James Ellroy, the demon dog of American literature, they graciously made an exception.

"...and Museum, but after I explained that I was talking about my friend of 12 years, James Ellroy, the..."

June 29, 2001 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...on the southern edge of campus, about 10 minutes walking from the UT Tower, the Blanton offers an insightful..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

People Get Ready

Excerpt from Kevin Phinney's 'Souled American'

"...Within days of John Kennedy's victory, nearly 1,000 white New Orleanians..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Feature by Kevin Phinney

Age of Aquarius

With a new production of the "American Tribal Love-Rock Musical" Hair, director Dave Steakley caps 10 years of making the Zachary Scott Theatre Center rock -- and so much more.

"...Buddy Holly Story and Tapestry: The Music of Carole King. Rocky Horror and Rockin' Christmas. Hedwig. Jouét. Dreamgirls. And..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Point Austin: The Struggle Continues

The Poor People's Campaign renews the long-term fight

"...That was one refrain sung by several dozen demonstrators Monday afternoon in front of the Capitol gates, the latest..."

June 15, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Stayed on Freedom

Considering the LBJ legacy

"...Expect President Oba­ma himself to acknowledge that fact on Thurs­day morning, in his summit address...."

April 11, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...documents the perseverance of these organizations and the individuals working in them. What Austin's cultural community may lack in..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...• Leader of the TLAC It's official, folks: Last Friday, City Manager Marc Ott announced that Abigail Smith (pictured)..."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Feature

Peace Through Pie

A sweet honoring of Martin Luther King

"...idea of a communitywide pie social to celebrate the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday: Shock and Awe...."

Jan. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Point Austin: Not Again

Racism distorts justice in Ferguson case

"...a riot is the language of the unheard." – Martin Luther King, "The Other America," March 14, 1968..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Column by Michael King

TV Eye

A recent slew of political, cultural, and environmental documentaries prove how indispensable PBS is

"...Experience, My Lai, which examines one of the darkest days in U.S. war history. In the midst of a..."

April 23, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...politicians who support tolls are not courageous, but are taking the easy way out to avoid Governor Pinhead's "No..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

Paradox Players' The Mountaintop

In this powerful production of Katori Hall's drama, MLK wrestles with his life's meaning – and maybe an angel

"...April 3, 1968: the night before Martin Luther King Jr. is killed. Earlier that day, he's..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 14-21

"...Thursday14..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

Happenings

Jan. 17-23

"...For more events, see Community Listings. Thursday 17..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "You may be asking why run against Mayor Wynn? I can tell you..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Today (Thursday) is Inauguration Day … or Black Thursday, if..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Big Money for Big Roads

Deciding how the Mobility Bond is spent on Austin's most traveled streets

"...Before Election Day in 2016, when the $720 million Mobility Bond was..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Food-o-File

Winning piemakers, new restaurant openings, and more

"...Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church in the Clarksville neighborhood Saturday afternoon to celebrate the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Same as It Never Was

Some airports, forts, and boondoggles were never meant to be

"...at the intersection of Ed Bluestein (Highway 183) and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (FM 969). Many buildings have..."

July 4, 2003 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Page Two

Readers seeking "objectivity" won't find it here; the Chronicle is dedicated to advocacy and opinion, and always has been.

"...word of it or, if undecided, you are just thinking about the topic. What if, instead of "As the..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Off the Record

Announcing the 2007-08 Austin Music Awards lineup; Charlie Sexton brings sexy back; and KOOP Radio returns to the airwaves

"...are headlining the 2007-08 Austin Music Awards, scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, at the Austin Music Hall, alongside Roky..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

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