From Slavery to Buffalo Soldier in Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen

Sarah Bird's historical novel tells one woman's unique tale of freedom

"...with the storied Buffalo Soldiers (based on what little documentation exists today), or that it's jam-packed with wit, action,..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Marisa Charpentier

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...with slow, measured steps. It was Jan. 2, the beginning of a new year, and he had joined the..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...Comets don't enjoy the luxury of choosing a landing place or time, instead burning out on..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Men at Work

City's day laborer program undergoes successful overhaul

"...Austin's day laborers, the mostly Hispanic, mostly young men who..."

Nov. 12, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

One Night in Miami ...

Regina King’s directorial debut floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee

"...Directed by: Regina King. Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Eli Goree, Aldis Hodge, Leslie..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Enys Men

The form of British folk horror conjured to mask a psychological drama

"...Directed by: Mark Jenkin. Starring: Mary Woodvine, Edward Rowe, Flo Crowe, John Woodvine,..."

March 31, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Out, In, and Onscreen

The 19th Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

"...Regal Arbor Cinema (9828 Great Hills Trail)..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Screens Feature

Black Elvis

"...useful feature at KoolKeith.net is the "Persona" page, a cataloging of rapper Keith Thornton's ever-shifting roster of aliases and..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Fear of a Black Network

"...Check yo'self, before you wreck yo'self: advice from Chris "Bring the Pain" Rock Howdy. I come crawling off the..."

July 4, 1997 Screens Column by Christopher Gray

Created Equal: Clarence Thomas in His Own Words

The conservative justice finally apologizes for it all. Nah, just kidding.

"...He is not obligated to justify to anyone, and certainly not to white people, why he is Not That..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Movie Review by Mike Clark-Madison

Black Magic for White Boys

Sorcery and gentrification wrapped together by Onur Tukel, the Brueghel of Brooklyn

"...Directed by: Onur Tukel. Starring: Onur Tukel, Lou Jay Taylor, Ronald Guttman, Colin Buckingham,..."

July 17, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Officers in King Arrest Now on Desk Duty

Footage leads to multiple APD investigations

"...Two APD officers are now on desk duty and being investigated after dashboard video footage of a hostile June..."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Matilda, The Matrix, and Mixers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get nerdy, brooding, and out there with these suggestions

"...Fallout from a wild SummerSlam continues as WWE makes its second appearance at Moody Center...."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July

Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands

"...Ted Lasso’s first season? How many people have you recommended it to? As its gentle humor and uplift of..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Diedrick Brackens Weaves Multitudes in the Blanton's "darling divined"

From his loom, the acclaimed artist fuses folk tales and forgotten memories with his own experiences to tell new, expanding stories of identity

"...Silhouetted figures rendered black stand against bright backgrounds of lime greens, poppy reds,..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Arts Feature by Sara Hutchinson

White Men Can't Jump

"...Directed by: Ron Shelton. Starring: Wesley Snipes, Woody Harrelson, Rosie Perez and Tyra Ferrell...."

April 3, 1992 Movie Review by Louis Black

Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation

Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together

"...I met Beto O'Rourke after hearing him speak at a fundraising event for Texans in..."

Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke

The Year in Books

Freedom, Finkler, and Kids of America

"...read Jonathan Franzen's Freedom (Farrar, Straus and Giroux); I inhaled it, giddy with its untidy sprawl and tart, doomy..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

License & Registration: The Black Angels

The Black Angels take on Fox's 'Fringe'

"...you haven't yet tried on Fox's new surreal drama, Fringe, for size, you're missing out on more than a..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Post by Darcie Stevens

Qmmunity: LGBTQIA Community Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter

"...Austin Gay Men's Chorus: Our Favorite Things Our favorite group..."

June 12, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Austin Sparkles With Black Pride

ABP's fourth annual Pride Weekend, dykes you should know, and more events for your Summer of Pride

"...is cause for celebration, but this week's revelry is tinged with heartache. The body of Dallas' Chynal Lindsey –..."

June 7, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Exploring the Auteurs of Early Black Cinema

AFS screens rare and influential selections from the Pioneers of African-American Cinema

"...On the next two Sundays, the Austin Film Society will screen pivotal selections from Pioneers of..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

HIV in Travis County

"...• The number of people living with HIV in Texas has increased by more than..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Arts Feature

Smart Women, Dangerous Men

Dracula and Fur Tempt Females With the Dark Side

"...The cast of Fur: (l to r) Elaine Williams, Stephanie Swenson, Martin Burke Women pine for him...."

Oct. 17, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Seven in Focus

SXSW '97 Film

"...Real Stories of the Donut Men It would seem that the pairing of producers Elizabeth..."

March 7, 1997 Screens Feature

Trevante Rhodes on His Role in Moonlight

UT alum discusses the acclaimed coming-of-age drama

"...In the midst of tumultuous times concerning race, racism, and..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Linklater/Hawke/Black: The Complete Transcript

"...I guess I'd been a train"..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature

The Best and Worst of TV in 2013

From 'Breaking Bad' to 'Bunheads,' this list has it all

"...Editor's Note: Our annual top 10s issue always includes a comprehensive grid of the Chronicle critics' favorite (and..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

Organized Chaos (in Tejas)

Q: Just how heavy and hardcore is Austin's first-half-closing festival? A: Chaos in Tejas!

"...Red 7, 8:55pm The most promising act on Gerard Cosloy's latest local punk shooter, Casual..."

June 3, 2011 Music Feature

'Norwegian Black Metal – Photographs'

This week offers a rare chance to objectify pure evil here in Austin as Peter Beste's photographic portraits of Norwegian Black Metal satanists go on display

"...offers a rare chance to objectify pure evil here in Austin. In conjunction with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's screening of..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

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