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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.