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.
Friends use love of shoes to give back to communities in need
A couple of Lake Travis high school friends teamed up to start a nonprofit, The Snkr Truck.
Guatemalan artisan behind Frida Friday ATX pivots amid pandemic
Frida Friday ATX continues virtually during the pandemic as a space for women of color to sell their work.
Black Farmer says she's the only one left in Austin
In Central Texas, Black farmers were a large part of the history with freedman colonies and homesteads.
Yoga educator and entrepreneur restoring Black wellness in East Austin
Isom says he wants this space to be for every race, gender, and age.
East Austin's Yuyo shuts down, chef now sharing cooking classes via social media
Despite closing, Yuyo’s former executive chef Maribel Rivero is not letting this pandemic stop her from sharing her food with the world.
Black-owned bookstore, Black Pearl Books, scaling for the moment
Katrina Brooks, owner of the online shop, Black Pearl Books says at this point, they’re just scaling for the moment.
Immigrant urban farmer learns lesson in shutting down amid pandemic
FOX 7 Austin's Leslie Rangel shares the story of Alejandra Rodriguez, founder of La Flaca ATX.