Black ATX Tactical looks to change Black gun owner stereotypes
Black gun ownership in 2020 increased and now some Black gun owners are looking for ways to not only normalize owning guns but also make sure their community stays safe.
LGBTQ, immigrant owned Wunderkeks pairs up with Love Loud to support LGBTQ youth
The cookie company's owners are partners and Guatemalan immigrants who say while they've had much success, it hasn't been all rainbows and sunshine.
Poet using spoken, written word to provide hope and understanding
KB, who identifies as non-binary, says it’s even more crucial these days to have things like gardening as a way to address and care for their mental health.
Austin food blogger helping raise awareness about Asian businesses
A Taste of Koko founder Jane Ko shares her personal story and talks about why she's focusing on using her colorful pictures to make sure statistics don't hold her back.
Bidi Bidi Banda lead singer says they’re back with a louder voice for change
Stephanie Bergara says the Austin-based Selena tribute band is back performing after the pandemic temporarily silenced their music.
Austin filmmaker Lydia Isnanto on mission to normalize mental health
Lydia Isnanto says the pandemic halted her filmmaking career but it also brought the gift of motherhood and a new drive to fight Asian hate.
Alcohol-free bar owner says his Blackness led him to create space for healing
The owner of Sans Bar, Chris Marshall, shares his story and talks about why he decided to start one of the only alcohol-free bars in the South.
University of Texas researchers fight to preserve Mexican-American burial lands
A group of University of Texas researchers with the School of Architecture are in a fight to help preserve sacred Mexican American burial lands dating back to 1919.
Snupe Daniel, leading Black voice in Austin radio, shares story
A leading Black voice in Austin radio shares his story of adoption from the Philippines and why he’s grateful to be one of the only Black men in radio.
Heart attack survivor shares story to spread heart health awareness
A heart attack survivor on a mission to spread heart health awareness after surviving a heart attack in her 30s.
Gynecological oncologist addressing disparities for Black and Hispanic women
A Black gynecological oncologist is working to address disparities for Black and Hispanic women who make up the bulk of HPV associated cervical cancer cases.
East Austin gym owner helping community be seen and keeping it healthy
CEO and founder of Lift ATX Daniel Hinojosa says he took the plunge in opening a gym
Using personal challenges to help women flourish in business and life
Online businesswoman and podcaster Vasavi Kumar battled addiction and impostor syndrome and is now in recovery and helping women flourish in both business post-pandemic and in life.
Austin musician Kris Keyz changing music scene with ATX Music Academy
Austin musician and music producer, Kris Keyz, is using his experience as a way to change the music scene with ATX Music Academy.
Mother hopes book club will create ripples of social justice
Kelli Mason is using Ripple Reads, her new book club subscription, to fulfill her mission and her quest for social justice.
2020 Día de Muertos exhibit honors COVID deaths in Latino community
The annual exhibit is up already and it honors members of the Hispanic community who’ve died due to COVID-19.
La Flaca uses gardening skills to help the Hispanic community
The Hispanic community has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and one urban farmer is focused on helping out in any way that she can.
Hearts2Heal addresses lack of culturally relevant mental health resources
Mental health advocates want to shine a light on disparities they’re seeing in the Latinx community.
Group of Latina friends create “La Política” to mobilize young Latinx voters
La Política, is a progressive, non-partisan group whose focus is getting the young Latino community civically engaged.
Family continues dynasty serving South Austin despite pandemic, discrimination
Business for China Dynasty continues despite reported discrimination and fears amid the coronavirus pandemic.