Progressive Responses to Evictions, Truancy Define Justice of the Peace Contests

Power to the People in the "People's Court"

"...people across Travis County," he reflected. "Centuries of pernicious stereotypes put upon us that make the rules different." He..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Restaurant Review: Canje

Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph showcases Caribbean flavor

"...relaxed setting that neither caters to "reggae and rum" stereotypes nor compartmentalizes any given cuisine. Bristol-Joseph finds the throughline..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Other Worlds Review: Red Snow

Vampire comedy takes a bite out of Twilight fans

"...middle act, where Luke is deeply offended by the stereotypes that humans have perpetrated against his kind. Murders? Turning..."

Dec. 6, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: The Digital Scale for Gayness

Just because you enjoy a certain sexual activity doesn't automatically qualify you for a whole new orientation

"...types of inquiry were grossly inaccurate and perpetuated ridiculous stereotypes – many of which still exist today...."

July 30, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

Passing in America: Colman Domingo on Complex Identities in Zola

The character actor cracks open the life of a villainous pimp

"...who has assumed an identity based on tropes and stereotypes. "A lot of the characters are passing," he added...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Planting the Seed: A Cannabis Conversation

The Luck Summit starts 4/26 and wraps on Willie Nelson’s birthday, 4/29

"...Texas is by helping to destigmatize and drop the stereotypes surrounding cannabis, and open a dialogue with everyone to..."

April 16, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...women brewers of being witches. A lot of negative stereotypes associated with witches, from pointy hats to the broom,..."

March 26, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

SXSW Music Panel Recap: The Future of Women in Music 

“This is not a very glamorous and sexy job”

"...a lot of men,” noted Grober, adding that persistent stereotypes relegate women to nurturing assistant roles while men monopolize..."

March 16, 2021 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...discussion about authenticity of voice in media, defeating racial stereotypes in voice acting, the impact of race in audio..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Gonna Get Pitch Black at Other Worlds

David Twohy named this year's Defender of the Universe

"...the long-term impact of Black Panther on breaking down stereotypes in genre film? Lovecraft Country? A Black stormtrooper? Why..."

Nov. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Ex-NFL Star Joe Barksdale Gets Sincere

Stream today’s EP drop from retired footballer turned Austinite

"...Joe Barksdale defies most stereotypes used to describe football players. The eight-year NFL veteran..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Plaintiffs Appeal Dismissal of Sexual Assault Survivors’ Lawsuit

Filing: Court “incorrectly abdicated” duty to uphold women’s rights

"...because they are women, on the basis of negative stereotypes and biases that have no place in law enforcement.”..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Monthly's Taco Editor on the Past, Present, & Future of the American Taco

Q&A with José R. Ralat, the man with one of the most envied titles in town

"...lot of that has to do with prejudice and stereotypes that they're fighting. But while I was at C&I,..."

April 22, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Comedian Colton Dowling Launches Kickstarter for SXSW Selection Van Damn, Jean Claude!

Queer web series skewers stereotypes for right- and left-wing alike

"...sign). Van Damn, Jean Claude! is a skewering of stereotypes for right- and left-wingers alike, all filmed with the..."

April 6, 2020 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...labels, the misconceptions, 'Unveiled' confidently and proudly defies the stereotypes to reveal the girls beyond our prejudice.”..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Gentlemen

Guy Ritchie insists on ruining our fond memories of Snatch

Jan. 24, 2020 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Luv Doc: Sex and the White American Male

White guys ruin everything. Why wouldn't they ruin sex?

"...Honest to God, I don't want to fall into stereotypes, but here is the thing: I am a well-educated,..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

AISD Board Unanimously Approves Expansive Sex Ed Curriculum

Marginalized students will see greater representation in gender identity, same-sex relationships lessons

"...builds on these in sixth grade by exploring gender stereotypes, gender terms (transgender, cisgender, gender nonbinary), and the words..."

Nov. 1, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

“Cowboys in Space” Exhibit Finds the Frontier in the Stars

Exploring the infinite plains at the Bullock Museum

"...space cowboy, of how aliens were thinly veiled racial stereotypes. Cordés has also included voices reclaiming that cultural history,..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...already earning him widespread attention then: images linked to stereotypes of African Americans (coal-black skin, outsized ruby lips, watermelons)..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Moontower 2019 Review: Amanda Seales

Her wide-ranging set proved this comic can't be pigeonholed

"...Moontower Comedy Festival headliner Amanda Seales (Insecure) dispelled several stereotypes at the Paramount Theatre Saturday night: Patriarchy isn’t relegated..."

April 30, 2019 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

Moontower 2019 Review: Ronny Chieng

Daily Show senior correspondent brings polish and fire

"...moved from bit to bit with efficient flow, interrogating stereotypes about Asian parents (on prestige being the most important..."

April 30, 2019 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

Moontower Comedy 2019: Emma Willmann

Opening up the comic behind Secret Keepers Club

"...lots of jokes about life as a gay woman, stereotypes, female sexuality, etc. Do you find comedy an especially..."

April 24, 2019 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

SXSW Panel Recap: The Female Gaze

Women get shit done on set

"...praised recent comic book movies. Hernandez, speaking about the stereotypes Latina women face in movies, applauded Black Panther for..."

March 12, 2019 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Panel: Going Beyond the Gender Binary in the Workplace

A gender "tsunami" is coming: Will your business be ready?

"...days and observe the many odd and unnecessary gender stereotypes in action; 3) Create a sense of gender literacy..."

March 12, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...contrast, the visiting Windy City purveyor still shatters the stereotypes of electronic music, employing live instrumentation, vocals ranging from..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Luv Doc: A Very Honest Person

The Luv Doc is uncomfortable with the idea of a "hall pass"

"...OK I am about to be brutally honest here...."

Feb. 1, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

The Right to be Offensive

Joseph Kahn on his new battle rap social satire Bodied

"...way. We’re not walking monks, we’re human beings, and stereotypes, which are really the basis for a lot of..."

Nov. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hulu's The Bisexual Creates Believable Queer Narratives

A dreamy, dramatic take on 30-something sexuality and self-discovery

"...precedent for writing queer characters without resorting to tokenizing stereotypes. Melodrama and flamboyance take a backseat in favor of..."

Nov. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Ray Emerson

Asia in Winter

Austin Asian American Film Festival celebrates women in cinema

"...film's neutral approach on handling the inevitable discussion around stereotypes. "[Pham] goes into the stereotype and breaks it down..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Screens Feature by Shalavé Cawley

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