September 2018
FREE
Volume I, Issue 5
Soul of Austin Culture Festival
INSIDE
A Celebration of Diverse Central Texas Communities page 28
Austin, TX All-African American Honor Flight
page 5
City of Austin Small Business Activate Entrepreneur Skills page 10
BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY JPE WELLNESS ADVOCATES
JACQUELINE PRIMROSE www.jpe-wellness.com (512) 744-8149 jptxrose@jpe-wellness.com Health & Wellness We help busy executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who spend most of their time caring for & solving problems for others, yet neglect self-care. We offer customized programs to empower clients to regain their time, restore energy and passion.
MVP TRANSFORMATION FITNESS LLC. MONICA PERRAS
http://www.mvpfitnesslife.com (512) 975-2244 info@mvpfitnesslife.com
Lifestyle Fitness Gym Veteran owned lifestyle Fitness Gym located in beautiful Hutto, TX. We offer an onsite Nutritional Coach Health and Wellness Coach & Personal Trainers. Members have access to an open fitness facility in addition to exclusive classes, workshops, demos & special events.
HOME, OFFICE & GARDEN AIR TEMP SOLUTIONS WHALON PATTERSON
www.atempsolutions.com (512) 954-5929
HVAC Air conditioning & heating business - sales & service
LEGAL BEST CHOICE MOBILE NOTARY & DOCUMENT SIGNING SERVICES SHERI A MARSHALL
www.bestchoicemobilenotary.com Austin, TX 78714 P.O. Box 142502
(512) 461-8510
smarshall074@gmail.com Texas Mobile Notary Public and Notary Trainer Specializing in general notaries, mortgage loan closings of all kind, Wills, and Powers of Attorney.
LIGHT DESIGNS MEDIA KOREY DAVIS
lightdesignsmedia.com/ (469) 571-8682 korey.davis@lightdesignsmedia.com
MDK PRODUCTIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY
CHRISTOLBERT, ESQ, LLM 7901 Cameron Road Suite 3-230, Austin, TX 78754 https://www.tolbertjustice.com/ (512) 474-2355 christolbertlaw@gmail.com
KEVIN MALONE www.mdkprophoto.com (737) 210-1780 info@mdkprophoto.com Media/Photography/Graphic Design Specializes in media production & photography for small businesses & individuals. We also specialize in fashion, portrait, wedding and event photography.
LEGAL SHIELD
DARNELL PORTER www.ShotByDPorter.com dporterproductions@gmail.com Photography/Videography Children - Events - Portrait - Wedding Photography
CHRIS TOLBERT LAW FIRM
SHOT BY D. PORTER
LILLIE ARNOLD
www.lilliearnold.wearelegalshield.com lilliea3@yahoo.com (512) 272-4194
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
WESLEYSHINAULT.COM WESLEY SHINAULT
www.wesleyshinault.com (309) 533-5498 wesleyshinault@gmail.com Videographer
DHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY
Altatudes Upscale Boutique Celebrates One Year Anniversary
STEPHANIE SULLIVAN, INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
STEPHANIE SULLIVAN WHALON www.ssinteriordesigns.com (512) 466-0664 stephanie@ssinteriordesigns.com Commercial and Residential Interior Design
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Local Tech Events September
DWAYNE HILLS www.dhillsphotography.com (512) 522-9093, (504) 316-8043
ELI’S PHOTOGRAPHY
ELI WELLS https://www.facebook.com/ eliwellsphotography (512) 767-8744 eliwellsphotography@gmail.com Photography Photographer for all of your special events, birthday, weddings, engagements, etc.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ELAN LIFE COACHING
TARA GODBY www.elanlifecoaching.com (512) 761-4379 or (512) 953-3011 tara@elanlifecoaching.com Life Coach/Success Coach/ Mentor Offers coaching session in-person & virtually. Works primarily with woman of color. Focuses on relationships, personal growth and career development.
GREATER TEXAS STAFFING & SECURITY
Celebrate Black Business Month Black Business Directory
UMOVEIT-WECLEANIT ENTERPRISES
SHERI A MARSHALL www.UMoveItWeCleanIt (512) 461-8510 smarshall074@gmail.com Janitorial Company Commercial Cleaning business - offices, car dealerships. Move-in and move-out cleaning of houses and apartments. Event set-up and take down. Let us work your upcoming event so you can enjoy it.
FELICIA REED PHOTOGRAPHY FELICIA REED
www.feliciareed.com (512) 627-1814 felicia@feliciareed.com
TERANCE DURST & SAMUEL STALLWORTH (512) 733-3166 greatertexasss@gmail.com Staffing & Security
IMANI SOFTWARE
Portrait Photographer
ECLEAMUS RICKS, JR.
J. ALAN LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY
imanisoftware.com (512) 655-9082 info@imanisoftware.com
J. ALAN LOVE (512) 998-3355 jalan@jalanlovephotography.com www.jalanlovephotography.com
Software Consulting We offer expertise in every step of the software development lifecycle.
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HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY CONTINUES ITS LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP AND EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION.
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CONTENTS
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
AUSTIN REALTORS
RELIGION
5 ALL AFRICAN AMERICAN HONOR FLIGHT
15 AUSTIN REALTORS
21 AUSTIN’S BLACK CHURCHES
TECHNOLOGY
BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY
9 2018 BLACK PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE (BPA) ORGANIZATIONS EVENTS
CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENT 10 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
17 TECH EVENTS IN AUSTIN TO ATTEND IN SEPTEMBER
DIRECTORY
EDUCATION 19 HUSTON - TILLOTSON CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR
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TRANSPORTATION
22 AUSTIN BLACK BUSINESS
COMMUNITY 28 SOUL OF AUSTIN CULTURE FEST
13 DRIVER’S LICENSE RECOVERY CLINIC
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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
All-African American Military
Honor Flight Austin
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dwards Ministerial Association, Inc. announced the first All-African American Memorial Honor Flight will take place on November 2-3, 2018. This all-expense paid trip to our Nation’s Capital is in honor of Mr. Frederick C. Young and Mr. William R. Smith, grandfather and father of Robert F. Smith who is sponsoring this historic flight. Mr. Richard Overton, the nation’s oldest (World War II) veteran and the nation’s oldest man will also be honored on this trip. This special memorial flight will take African American veterans from the Korean War and the Vietnam War on a “Trip of a Lifetime” to visit the memorials built in their honor in Washington, D.C.
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NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Places the Veterans plan to visit on this historical flight: National Museum of African American History and Culture (Memorial Ceremony) World War II Memorial Vietnam Veterans Memorial Lincoln Memorial Korean War Veterans Memorial Martin Luther King, Jr., Memorial Navy Memorial Air Force Memorial Arlington National Cemetery Changing of the Guard & Wreath Ceremony Marine Memorial (Iwo Jima)
For more information and complete the application form, please visit www.honorflightaustin.org or contact Honor Flight at 512 9743306. Honor Flight Austin serves the following 14 counties: Bastrop, Bell, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Gillespie, Gonzales, Hays, Lee, Llano, Milam, Travis and Williamson Counties. 6
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SEPTEMBER 2018
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
2018 1
The District Cultural Arts Fest Tickets $15 - $65 2pm 5:30pm Registration & Interactive Festival begins at Six Square headquarters located at 1152 San Bernard Street 5pm 10pm Music Festival begins at Huston-Tillotson University Presented by Six Square Austin’s Black Cultural District
BLACK PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE (BPA)
ORGANIZATIONS EVENTS September 8
Soul of Austin Culture Festival, 10am-8pm, Huston-Tillotson University, hosted by Austin Black Business Journal & Community News Magazine, www.soulofaustin.org
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Huston Tillotson University - Career & Internship Fair
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Six Square Gallery Exhibit with Emmy Award Winning Artist James Gayles - FREE 6pm 9pm Presented by Six Square Austin’s Black Cultural District
October 1-2
14-17
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National Minority Supplier Development Council will host their annual conference in the Austin Convention Center
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National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) will host its 8th Annual Financial Fitness Seminar (FFS) 8:30 am 3:30 pm at the Austin Community College (ACC) Eastview Campus
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2nd Annual Soul Food Truck Festival hosted by GABC and Soulciti
Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce (TAAACC) will host its Annual Conference and Golf Challenge in San Antonio, Texas
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Austin Area Urban League (AAUL) Equal Opportunity Gala
November
11-13
National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) Western Region Student Conference (WRSC), Dallas, Texas
26-28
NFBPA will host its annual Leadership Summit Conference at the Omni Southpark Hotel
Texas Black Democrats encourage all citizens to vote in the elections. October early voting or on November 6th, consider running for future federal, state, and city positions.
10-11 & 17-18
Six Square will feature artists Dawn Okoro & Adrian Anderson Participant in EAST (East Austin Studio Tours) - FREE 11 AM 4 PM Location: 1152 San Bernard Street and other locations throughout The District
CITY & COUNTY GOV’T
The mission
of the Small Business Program is to foster job creation and support the growth of new and existing businesses by providing capacity building information, tools, and resources. We provide coaching and assistance to small businesses. Our focus is to develop and empower small businesses in order to strengthen their business capability and survivability.
http://www.austintexas.gov/department/small-business-program
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SEPTEMBER 2018
Get Started! SmallBizAustin.org
Earn Your Business Skills Certification! The Small Business Program continues its partnership with the University of Texas Center for Professional Education to offer small business training taught by small business instructors. Sharpen your skills with first-hand knowledge on a variety of topics covering marketing, human resources, business planning, accounting, and more! Visit www.SmallBizAustin.org or call 512 974 7800
TRANSPORTATION
Driver’s License Recovery Clinic A
ustinites are invited to a Driver’s License Recovery Clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 1520 Rutherford Lane, Building 1 Auditorium.
The event is free, but people must pre-register for this event. Appointments are limited; please pre-register at: bit.ly/Sep21DLClinic. People will receive an email confirmation. If registration is full, individuals will receive information on the next clinic and walk-in docket schedules for Austin Municipal Court. The purpose of the clinic is to help individuals who have lost their licenses due to Department of Public Safety surcharges. Licenses will not be reinstated on site. No arrests will be made on site.
At the event: University of Texas law students will perform intake and assessments and help with financial forms. Attorneys will help people resolve outstanding cases and apply for hardship or service waivers. Austin Municipal Court staff and judges will be available. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. People will be asked to show some form of ID upon entry. Acceptable forms of ID include a license, utility bill, library
card, social security card, or photo ID. Spanish interpreters will be available. Although the clinic is geared toward individuals with license issues (Driving While License Invalid, for example), staff and volunteers also will provide assistance for resolution on other Municipal Court cases. This clinic, offered by Austin Municipal Court (AMC); Texas Fair Defense Project; and University of Texas School of Law Mithoff Pro Bono Program. It
is a continuation of AMC’s efforts in community outreach and providing offsite court services. The Court’s plan is to offer these clinics each quarter. For more information, visit: austintexas.gov/department/ municipal-court. This will be the fourth Austin Driver’s License Recovery Clinic. Combined, Municipal Court and its partners have helped about 300 people.
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AUSTIN REALTORS The decision to purchase a home is one of the biggest and best choices you could ever make. After all, a home is the largest - and most emotional - investment most people will face in their lifetime.
ANDRÉ BLACK REALTOR
Small World Realty (512) 412.1266 www.ABPropertyGroupATX.com AndreBlack.Realtor@gmail.com
When you’re looking for a real estate professional to help you, know that there are lots of good agents right here in Central Texas ready to assist. This is your dream, and your agent is your advocate to help make your dream come true.
CLARA SPRIGGS-ADAMS
EDIE C. PHILLIPS
Keller Williams Realty (512) 589.5376 www.claraspriggsadams.com cspriggsadams@gmail.com
Elegant Estates (512) 775-0637 www.ediecphillips.com edieCPhillips@gmail.com
REALTOR
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REAL ESTATE
Apply to join the Travis Central Appraisal District Board of Directors C
ity of Austin, Austin Independent School District soliciting applications for joint appointed position. The City of Austin and the Austin Independent School District are seeking applicants to fill a position on the Board of Directors of the Travis Central Appraisal District. The Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) is responsible for assessing the value of all property in Travis County. These values are then used in the
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calculation and collection of property taxes. The application is available here: https://www.austintexas.gov/content/ travis-central-appraisal-district-boarddirectors. The deadline for applications is September 28, 2018. This position is a joint appointment between the school district and the City. The TCAD Board normally meets on the first Monday of each month
at 11:30 a.m. Meetings are held at 8314 Cross Park Drive, Austin, 78754. The board of TCAD is primarily responsible for the hiring of the Chief Appraiser, approving the budget, and setting TCAD policies. The Board of TCAD does not appraise property or review property values. For more information about TCAD and their Board of Directors, visit their website at traviscad.org/.
SEPTEMBER 2018
TECHNOLOGY
Tech Events In Austin to Attend in September WHAT: Austin Tech Happy Hour
WHERE: The Dogwood Downtown WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 6 – 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHY: Bryan Menell has run this High-Tech Happy Hour since 2007. It’s a fun gathering of the tech community in Austin and a great place to network and unwind. TICKETS: Each month Menell gives away a handful of free tickets. Early bird tickets start at $5 and advance tickets are $7.50. Tickets are available at the door for $10.
WHAT: International Hackathon: Austin-Pune Smart Cities hosted by Blackstone Launchpad at UT Austin
WHERE: UT Blackstone Launchpad, Flawn Academic Center, 2304 Whitis Ave., Austin, Texas WHEN: Friday, Sept. 8th at 8 a.m. WHY: “The City of Austin Economic Development Department GBE Division is partnering with UT Blackstone Launchpad, Pune Fashion Week, and Austin Pune Sister City Initiative to host a hackathon centered on Smart City solutions and international cooperation. Pune, India and Austin, TX are both cities striving to overcome unique challenges that can be answered by innovative technology.” TICKETS: Free, but registration is required.
WHAT: Austin Forum on Cybersecurity: Surviving and Thriving in a Connected World
WHERE: Austin Central Library 710 W. Cesar Chavez WHEN: Tuesday, Sept. 11 – doors open at 5:45 pm. The event runs from 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. WHY: The event features Cybersecurity Expert Earl Carter of Cisco Systems who will talk about the principles of cybersecurity, nature of common and notable hacking efforts and security breaches and ways to protect your computer. TICKETS: The event is free, registration is required.
WHAT: Startup Grind Austin: Never Peak with Investor and Entrepreneur Justin Siegel
WHERE: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 12, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHY: Damon Clinkscales, Startup Grind Austin Director, will interview Investor and Entrepreneur Justin Siegel. Siegel is the co-founder and CEO of two successful mobile entertainment companies: JSmart Technologies and JNJ Mobile. TICKETS: $10 to $15.
WHAT: Innovation for a Better Austin: Ensuring Equity in Tech by Civic Tech for Smarter Cities
WHERE: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos Street WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHY: Danielle Skidmore, Civil Engineer and Commissioner for District 9, Austin LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission will moderate a panel discussion on the need for equity in the tech industry. TICKETS: Free, registration required
WHAT: Bunker Labs Austin: Veterans in Residence Launch Party
WHERE: WeWork Domain, 11801 Domain Blvd. 3rd Floor WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 13th 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHY: It’s time for another Veterans in Residence Cohort. Join Bunker Labs and WeWork to learn more about the program for veterans. Also, guest speakers include Nathan Lenahan and Veterans in Residence participants from VIR Cohort 1 and 11. TICKETS: Free, but registration is required
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TECHNOLOGY
WHAT: Fireside Chat with H-E-B’s Chief Digital Officer and CEO of Favor Jag Bath and Dr. Bob Metcalfe, inventor of Ethernet and professor of innovation at UT Austin. (Put on by Genesis)
WHERE: UT Austin (room TBA) 2501 Speedway WHEN: Monday, Sept. 17th, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. WHY: Bath has helped to scale many companies including Favor, RetailMeNot and others. Metcalfe also scaled 3Com into a multi-billion company after inventing Ethernet. TICKETS: Free, but registration is required
WHAT: Healthcare Insurance 101 for Startups and Entrepreneurs– hosted by SANA Benefits.
WHERE: Galvanize, 119 Nueces WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 20th 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. WHY: Will Young, CEO and co-founder of SANA Benefits will talk about what entrepreneurs and startups need to know to pick the right healthcare plan for your employees and business. TICKETS: $7.50 – only six remain
WHAT: Entrepreneurship Live! With Julia Cheek by TexTalks at the Herb Kelleher Center for Entrepreneurs in the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin
WHERE: Rowling Hall Auditorium, RRH 1.400 at the University of Texas at Austin WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHY: Julia Cheek, the founder of EverlyWell, landed a $1 million line of credit from Shark Tank Investor Lori Greiner this past April. She’ll talk about her experience in the Shark Tank and how she’s building Everywell, a diagnostic testing startup, in Austin. TICKETS: Free, registration is required
WHAT: Austin Startup and Tech Networking Mixer powered by Google by weconnect Austin WHERE: Hotel Indigo Austin Downtown – University 810 Red River Street WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 27, WHY: Weconnect is a networking organization that brings together tech professionals and major companies to network. TICKETS: Start at $5 for early bird tickets to $25 at the door
WHAT: A Hack of the Drones by MD5 and Army’s Future Command
WHERE: Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St. WHEN: Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30th at 3 p.m. WHY: For developers, designers, and hackers from the academic, military and commercial startup communities to explore ways to counter small unmanned aerial systems. TICKETS: Free, registration is required
WHAT: ContentATX2 by Silicon Hills News
WHERE: Conde Nast 1645 E 6th St #250 WHEN: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHY: ContentATX2 is a second annual conference focused on storytelling. It is geared toward content creators and entrepreneurs and focuses on writing, video, photos, podcasting, blogging, books, social media and other creative ways to tell a story. TICKETS: $30 – only 10 remain
Upcoming WHAT: InnoTech Austin
WHERE: Austin Convention Center WHEN: Tuesday, October 2nd WHY: The 15th annual InnoTech conference has a variety of tech exhibits and talks of interest to the Austin Technology community. It even hosts a popular Women in Tech conference. TICKETS: Tickets start at $39 a person
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EDUCATION
Huston - Tillotson
Career & Internship Fair Explore HT “friendly� employers to begin building your future employment network. Meet and greet employers before you seek employment, so when you apply for employment the employer will have a face and impression to go with your application and/or resume.
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austincc.edu START HERE. GET THERE.
ACC Institutes Put First-Year Students on University Track Success begins with a strong support network. The recently launched academic institutes at Austin Community College (ACC) provide first-year students with exactly that, increasing the likelihood of timely graduation and university transfer. “Institute participants get to know each other in a way that is very rare on college campuses today,” says Dr. Samuel Echevarria-Cruz, ACC dean of liberal arts - social and behavioral sciences. “They also form deeper relationships with faculty than is usually possible.”
Institutes intended for university transfer with openings for fall are: • Business Studies • Pre-Engineering • Teacher Prep • Liberal Arts
Some of the college’s most experienced professors serve as mentors, offering individual guidance and support. They help students explore career possibilities and transfer opportunities.
The Liberal Arts Institute is a good choice for those wanting to explore their options. Students complete 12 credit hours each semester. They follow a predefined course schedule, which eliminates guesswork and saves money by guaranteeing that only the most necessary and relevant classes are taken. This focus on core curriculum equips students with the tools they need to thrive in college and beyond.
Many institutes prepare students to eventually earn their bachelor’s degrees from places like UT Austin and Texas State. These participants will leave ACC with a strong academic foundation and credits that are easily transferable.
“Students develop critical thinking skills, so they can engage with the world around them,” says Echevarria-Cruz. “Joining an institute is a great way to begin college life and start achieving your goals. ” For more information, visit austincc.edu/institutes.
RELIGION
Austin’s Black Churches Church Name
Pastor
Address
City
State
Zip
Agape Baptist Church
H. Ed Calahan
7801 North Lamar Blvd., Bldg. F-15
Austin
Texas
78752
Alpha Seventh Day Adventist
Dr. Gordon S. Jones
3016 East 51st Street
Austin
Texas
78723
Bethany Christian Church
Rev. W.W. Booker
3507 East 12th Street
Austin
Texas
78721
14900 Avery Ranch Blvd. Suite C200
Austin
Texas
78717 78702
Christian Faith Fellowship Church Church of the New Testament
Billy J. Walker
1602 Harvey Street
Austin
Texas
David Chapel Missionary Baptist
Rev. Joseph C. Parker, Jr.
2211 E. MLK Jr. Blvd.
Austin
Texas
78702
East 19th Street Missionary Baptist
Rev. M.C. Walker
3401 Rogge Ln
Austin
Texas
78723
East Side Church of Christ
George Williams - Minister
5701 East MLK Jr., Blvd.
Austin
Texas
78721
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Dr. Ricky Freeman
1010 East 10th Street
Austin
Texas
78702
First Presbyterian Baptist Church
Elizabeth McLean
8001 Mesa Drive
Austin
Texas
78731
Gates of Dominion Word MinistryInternational
Michael A. Price - Apostle
5050 Commercial Park Dr., Suite A-1
Austin
Texas
78724
Grant A.M.E. Worship Center
Rev. Sylvester Delaney Patton III
1701 Kramer Lane
Austin
Texas
78758
Greater Calvary Baptist Church
Archbishop Dr. Sterling Lands, II
6510 Berkman Drive
Austin
Texas
78723
Greater Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist
Chester F. Brown, III
4907 Springdale Road
Austin
Texas
78723
Greater Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Gaylon Clark
4301 Tannehill Lane
Austin
Texas
78721
Greater Union Baptist
Pastor Rickey E. Williams
2939 Pecan Springs
Austin
Texas
78723
Higher Dimension Church
Bishop Sid Deon Johnson
1310 Salina Street
Austin
Texas
78702
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Rev. Basil Aguzie, MSP
1610 East 11th Street
Austin
Texas
78702
Imani Community Church
5214 Duval Road
Austin
Texas
78757
Joshua Chapel C.M.E.
1309 East 12 St
Austin
Texas
78702
406 East Burton St.
Manor
Texas
78653
Metropolitan AME Church
Little Zion Baptist Rev. N. Jordan Mkwanazi
1101 E. 10TH STREET
Austin
Texas
78702
Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. L.K. Jones
2111 S.L. Davis Ave.
Austin
Texas
78702 78702
Mt. Olive Baptist Church
Rev. Richard E. Carter
2718, 1800 E 11th St
Austin
Texas
Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church
A. W. Anthony Mays
5900 Cameron Road
Austin
Texas
78723
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Rev. G. V. Clark
2938 East 13th Street
Austin
Texas
78702
3403 Manor Road
Austin
Texas
78723
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church
507 Commercial Drive
Buda
Texas
78610
New Hope Baptist Church
New Covenant Church Pastor Roy F. Jones II
2405 East 16th Street
Austin
Texas
78702
New Lincoln Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Darron E. Patterson
2215 East 8th Street
Austin
Texas
78702
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church
Pastor Nathaniel T. Cannon, Jr.
78721
Rehoboth Baptist Church Simpson United Methodist Church
Robert C. Waddle
1158 Webberville Road
Austin
Texas
5303 Samuel Huston Ave
Austin
Texas
78721
1701 East 12th @ Leona
Austin
Texas
78702 78721
Solid Rock Missionary Baptist Church
John M. Perez
1014 Gardner Road
Austin
Texas
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Dr. B.W. McClendon, Sr.
3417 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Austin
Texas
78721
St. James Episcopal Church
Rev. Madeline Hawley
1941 Webberville Road
Austin
Texas
78721
St. John Primitive Baptist Church
1709 E.M. Franklin
Austin
Texas
78721
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church
1160 Hargrave St
Austin
Texas
78702
Rev. Richard A. Coaxum
1202 Russell St
Pflugerville
Texas
78660
St.Peter United Methodist Church
Jack Gause
4509 Springdale Road
Austin
Texas
78723
St. Stephens MBC-Northstar
BJE McQueen
12300 Amherst Dr
Austin
Texas
78727
Sweet Home Baptist Church
Dr. Dante R Wright
3200 Sunrise Rd
Round Rock
Texas
78665
1300 Fort Branch Blvd.
Austin
Texas
78721
Wesley United Methodist
Sylvester Chase
1164 San Bernard Austin
Austin
Texas
78721
Zion Rest M.B. Church
R.E. Foster
3326 Paisano Trail
Austin
Texas
78745
St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church
True Light Baptist Church
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BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Celebrating
Black Business Month A
ugust is National Black Business Month, and we recognize the Black-owned businesses across the country. Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and about 30 percent of all minorityowned businesses. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, that amounts to approximately two million companies owned by African Americans. Nearly 40 percent of black-owned businesses are in health care and social assistance, repair and maintenance, and personal and laundry services. Other categories include advertising firms, auto dealerships, consulting services, restaurants, barbershops, beauty salons, and more. Among cities, New York has the most black-owned businesses in the U.S. followed by Atlanta. The highest ratio of black-owned businesses is in Washington, DC where 28% of all businesses are black-owned. The growth of black-owned franchise businesses has been explosive. In 2012 over 30% of franchise businesses were black-owned, up from about 20% five years previous.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Support and encourage African American-owned businesses in your community. Learn more about business opportunities for the African American community.
HISTORY
Historian John William Templeton and engineer Frederick E. Jordan Sr. founded National Black Business Month in August 2004 to “drive the policy agenda affecting the 2.6 million African-American businesses. “ Here’s a directory of local Black businesses to support.
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SEPTEMBER 2018
BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY ADVERTISING & MEDIA
AUSTIN BLACK BUSINESS JOURNAL & COMMUNITY NEWS MAGAZINE
ANITA C ROBERTS www.austinblackbusiness.com (512) 380-1611 info@blackbusinessjournal.com Media Publication Business Journal & Community News Magazine
DAVID SIMMONS STATE FARM
DAVID SIMMONS davidcanhelp.com (512) 837-8825 david.simmons.dd9h@statefarm.com Insurance Offers insurance and financial services.
DIVYNE CREDIT FES, FINANCIAL EDUCATION SERVICES
JBR DESIGNS
JASMINE BATISTE www.jbrdesigns.org (216) 925-9986 jbrdesigns7@gmail.com Graphic Design All things graphic design!
KHRONICLESOFMXDEMOTIONS MICA FURLOW
mmarch35.wixsite.com/khroniclesmxd (512) 888-7760 mfurlow4@gmail.com
Writer/Author Self-published author writing about experiences of life, love, heartache, faith, and strength.
THE CONTENT PLUG ALEXIS DAVIS
www.thecontentplug.co (919) 631-9393 alexis@thecontentplug.co Social Media Management Helps businesses command a key presence online.
BANKING/FINANCIAL & INSURANCE ANDERSON FINANCIAL CONSULTING ERIC ANDERSON
www.andersontaxes.com (512) 906-0022 | (512) 626-7545 andersonconsulting3@yahoo.com
(512) 989-9660 or (512) 537-0055 Cjhairrestoration@gmail.com
Hair Salon Full service Beauty Salon providing hair care services, including non-surgical hair restoration.
DIVYNE APOLLON
COCOA LASH BEAUTY BAR cocoalashbeauty.com (512) 763-0454
JANAE LYKES
cocoalashbeauty@gmail.com
Lash Services Private beauty suite dedicated to pampering clients with high quality lash extensions, lifts, tinting, and hair removal services.
NAJI H. KELLEY
Media A leading platform for the voices of diverse and underrepresented entrepreneurs in tech.
COLELITA MUHAMMAD
www.cjhairrestoration.com
www.fesconnect.net/dapollon (202) 497-3734 divyneapollonsr@gmail.com
BLNDED MEDIA www.blndedmedia.com (512) 937-3228 info@blndedmedia.com
CJ HAIR RESTORATION
GUARANTY BANK & TRUST - AUSTIN, TX
RYAN COAXUM - VICE PRESIDENT www.gnty.com (512) 305-6525 (Voice) / (512) 659-3131 (Mobile) RCoaxum@gnty.com Financial services Investments, banking, & lending
IBLESSFACES
MERRILL LYNCH, PIERCE, FENNER & SMITH INC.
https://m.facebook.com/NiaFordMUA/ (737) 247-1902 Niafordmua@gmail.com
http://fa.ml.com/gdsmith (512) 712-1525 gdsmith@ml.com
KUTTING EDGE BARBER SHOP
GERALD SMITH
Financial services Investments, banking, & lending
PRIMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES LYLES & ASSOCIATES KEVIN LYLES
www.primerica.com/klyles (512) 270-4871 klyles@primerica.com
Financial Services We help families get on the path of financial independence through financial literacy, education and services.
NIA FORD
TRAE THE BARBER
1779 Wells Branch Pkwy, Ste. 110A Austin, TX 78728
www.smoothstylzbarberlounge1.booksy.net (817) 840-8619 Barber Shop
LOVETRESS STUDIO NESIA THE STYLIST
2525 W Anderson Ln #B-6 Austin, TX 78757 atx512finest.wixsite.com/LovetressStudio512 (512) 766-3318
TEMEIKA THOMAS PARTNERING WITH NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TEMEIKA THOMAS
www.facebook.com/TemeikaSThomas (512) 610-3078 Tsthomas@ft.newyorklife.com
Life Insurance, Investment, & Financial Planning We work hard every day to make financial dreams become a reality!
MADAMI LASHES
MARISOL MITCHELL www.madamilashes.as.me (318) 507-8880 marioct24@yahoo.com
BEAUTY BBVA COMPASS
EDWARD L. HANNA 3003 Williams Dr., Georgetown, TX 78628 www.bbvacompass.com/business/officers/ edward-l.-hanna.htm (512) 806-4560 edward.hanna@bbva.com
BELLE NOIR EXTENSIONS MARSHERRIE MADKINS
www.bellenoirextensions.com (512) 887-8660 bellenoirextensions@gmail.com Beauty Industry Hair Extensions Company
MARY KAY COSMETICS KEESHA NIX
www.marykay.com/KeeshaNix (512) 963-7197 KeeshaNix@marykay.com
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BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY PERFECT STYLZS LLC.
401 Ed Schmidt Blvd Ste. 300 Hutto, Texas 78634 Adebayo Opio www.Perfectstylzs.com (512) 642 6882 Perfectstylzs@gmail.com Barbershop, hair and nail salon Perfect Stylzs is a multicultural, full-service salon that caters to all demographics. A family-owned business.
SALON X CHANGE
NATASHA WILLIAMS www.salonxchangeatx.com (512) 420-9445 salonxchange@yahoo.com Full Service Salon. Hair, nail & skin salon
VIBRANT HAIR STUDIO EVA NOBLE
www.styleseat.com/evanoble2 (512) 379-1576 vibranthairstudio@yahoo.com
Hair Salon Natural haircare, hair extension, chemical services, cuts, and braids
ENTERTAINMENT
BRYANT ENTERPRISES D. DAVID BRYANT
www.bryant-enterprises.com www.amazon.com/-/e/B078QGYXXS (512) 227-1429
COMEDIAN MIZT TRANEA PROSSER
www.miztcomedy.com (713) 570-6941 miztcomedy@gmail.com
Entertainment Services Family friendly Stand-up comedy for Social Events, Birthdays, Weddings, Pastoral Celebrations, Conferences
DANCIN’ JAZZI DANCE STUDIO MELANIE SMITH
2121 W Parmer Lane, Suite 117, Austin, TX 78727 www.dancinjazzi.com (512) 799-2807 dancin.jazzi@gmail.com Children’s Dance Studio Children’s Dance Studio offering Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop. Austin’s first black owned and operated Dance Studio. Dancin’ Jazzi is also the home to the National Grande Champion, FLAVA Dance Company- a children’s pre-professional Dance Company.
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DJ KAY CALI
(KAY N.) DJ KAY CALI DJKayCali.com | TheGrooveTheory.com BookDJKayCali@gmail.com DJ Services DJ, Host, Radio Personality & Producer here to create the soundtrack to your life!
MADE MEDIA GROUP ANITA C ROBERTS
www.mademediagrouponline.com (512) 380-1611 info@mademediagroup.org
www.idjevents.com (512) 677-4351 info@idjevents.com
Mobile DJ Providing DJ entertainment for various types of events.
Non-profit 501(c)3 Org Founded to inform, empower and transform African American/multicultural communities through mass media. We educate minority youth with the purpose to encourage them to pursue careers in mass communication. Programs include: documenting and profiling local minorities; multicultural events; mentor program; tv, radio, print & digital education programs.
KMLIVE PRODUCTIONS
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
IDJ EVENTS
CEDRIC JONES
KYLE MILLER www.kmliveproductions.com (972) 821-9930 kyle@kmliveproductions.com Live Sound Production KMLIVE Productions provide professional sound and lighting for events of all kinds.
7ART MOBILE PAINT PARTIES
SVEN NICKERSON www.7art.party (682) 553-7742 sevenart87@gmail.com Paint Party (Paint Class) We bring the party to you. Sing your heart out while painting your masterpiece, with customer satisfaction as our priority.
D-SOUL DAVIS
DEMETRIUS DAVIS dsouldavismusic.com (512) 576-7281 dsouldavismusic@gmail.com Music Entertainment Music for all occasions Meetings, Birthdays, Weddings, Reunions etc.
EBONIE TRICE
www.mission-accomplished.org (512) 588-3321 info@mission-accomplished.org
Non-profit organization - 501(c)3 The organization’s primary goal is to provide resources and assistance to individuals and families that need a helping hand to reach the next level.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS
PRESIDENT - SHERI A MARSHALL www.naba-austincentex.org (512) 461-8510 Non-profit Accounting & Finance Organization We are an organization of Accountants, CPA’s, Comptrollers, and Finance & Accounting personnel
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN GREATER AUSTIN SECTION
PRESIDENT - SHERI A MARSHALL www.ncnwaustin.org (512) 461-8510 smarshall074@gmail.com Non-profit Professional Organization We advocate for Women and Girls of African descent, in our communities and families.
FAMILY, COMMUNITY & NON-PROFIT
HEALTH CARE & WELLNESS
ATX FUTURE
ANDREA WIGGINS STRONG ANDREA WIGGINS
TERRY SMOTHERS www.atxfuture.org (512) 796-9960 terrysmothers4@gmail.com Youth Basketball Teams Basketball teams 4th Grade to Varsity that play in AAU basketball tournaments. Goal is for players to get college scholarships.
Women’s Fitness Coach and Trainer Provide customized fitness training and coaching for women. Sessions offered in home, in studio or virtually (online)!
BLACK PROFESSIONAL ALLIANCE (BPA)
BODY BY NATURE MASSAGE & WELLNESS
www.blackprofessionalalliance.org president@blackprofessionalalliance.org
Non-profit Professional Org To collectively synergize for individual effectiveness. We believe in the action of working together as a primary goal. This is “Collaboration at Its Best”.
www.andreawigginsstrong.com (847) 652-0284 andrea@andreawigginsstrong.com
MAJESTIC
(512) 766-6301 info@bodybynaturemassage.com
Therapeutic Massage Services We are a certified woman-owned business. We provide therapeutic chair/table massage for the government, special events, corporate wellness programs, and the private sector.
SEPTEMBER 2018
BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY JPE WELLNESS ADVOCATES
JACQUELINE PRIMROSE www.jpe-wellness.com (512) 744-8149 jptxrose@jpe-wellness.com Health & Wellness We help busy executives, entrepreneurs and leaders who spend most of their time caring for & solving problems for others, yet neglect self-care. We offer customized programs to empower clients to regain their time, restore energy and passion.
MVP TRANSFORMATION FITNESS LLC.
MONICA PERRAS http://www.mvpfitnesslife.com (512) 975-2244 info@mvpfitnesslife.com Lifestyle Fitness Gym Veteran owned lifestyle Fitness Gym located in beautiful Hutto, TX. We offer an onsite Nutritional Coach Health and Wellness Coach & Personal Trainers. Members have access to an open fitness facility in addition to exclusive classes, workshops, demos & special events.
LEGAL BEST CHOICE MOBILE NOTARY & DOCUMENT SIGNING SERVICES
SHERI A MARSHALL www.bestchoicemobilenotary.com Austin, TX 78714 P.O. Box 142502 (512) 461-8510 smarshall074@gmail.com Texas Mobile Notary Public and Notary Trainer Specializing in general notaries, mortgage loan closings of all kind, Wills, and Powers of Attorney.
CHRIS TOLBERT LAW FIRM CHRISTOLBERT, ESQ, LLM
7901 Cameron Road Suite 3-230, Austin, TX 78754 https://www.tolbertjustice.com/ (512) 474-2355 christolbertlaw@gmail.com
LIGHT DESIGNS MEDIA KOREY DAVIS
lightdesignsmedia.com/ (469) 571-8682 korey.davis@lightdesignsmedia.com
MDK PRODUCTIONS & PHOTOGRAPHY KEVIN MALONE
www.mdkprophoto.com (737) 210-1780 info@mdkprophoto.com
Media/Photography/Graphic Design Specializes in media production & photography for small businesses & individuals. We also specialize in fashion, portrait, wedding and event photography.
SHOT BY D. PORTER DARNELL PORTER
www.ShotByDPorter.com dporterproductions@gmail.com
HOME, OFFICE & GARDEN AIR TEMP SOLUTIONS WHALON PATTERSON
www.atempsolutions.com (512) 954-5929
HVAC Air conditioning & heating business - sales & service
LEGAL SHIELD
Photography/Videography Children - Events - Portrait - Wedding Photography
LILLIE ARNOLD
www.lilliearnold.wearelegalshield.com lilliea3@yahoo.com (512) 272-4194
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
WESLEYSHINAULT.COM WESLEY SHINAULT
www.wesleyshinault.com (309) 533-5498 wesleyshinault@gmail.com Videographer
DHILLS PHOTOGRAPHY DWAYNE HILLS
STEPHANIE SULLIVAN, INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES
STEPHANIE SULLIVAN WHALON www.ssinteriordesigns.com (512) 466-0664 stephanie@ssinteriordesigns.com Commercial and Residential Interior Design
www.dhillsphotography.com (512) 522-9093, (504) 316-8043
ELI’S PHOTOGRAPHY
ELI WELLS https://www.facebook.com/ eliwellsphotography (512) 767-8744 eliwellsphotography@gmail.com Photography Photographer for all of your special events, birthday, weddings, engagements, etc.
UMOVEIT-WECLEANIT ENTERPRISES
FELICIA REED PHOTOGRAPHY
www.UMoveItWeCleanIt (512) 461-8510 smarshall074@gmail.com
www.feliciareed.com (512) 627-1814 felicia@feliciareed.com
SHERI A MARSHALL
Janitorial Company Commercial Cleaning business - offices, car dealerships. Move-in and move-out cleaning of houses and apartments. Event set-up and take down. Let us work your upcoming event so you can enjoy it.
FELICIA REED
Portrait Photographer
J. ALAN LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY J. ALAN LOVE
(512) 998-3355 jalan@jalanlovephotography.com www.jalanlovephotography.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ELAN LIFE COACHING TARA GODBY
www.elanlifecoaching.com (512) 761-4379 or (512) 953-3011 tara@elanlifecoaching.com
Life Coach/Success Coach/ Mentor Offers coaching session in-person & virtually. Works primarily with woman of color. Focuses on relationships, personal growth and career development.
GREATER TEXAS STAFFING & SECURITY
TERANCE DURST & SAMUEL STALLWORTH (512) 733-3166 greatertexasss@gmail.com Staffing & Security
IMANI SOFTWARE
ECLEAMUS RICKS, JR. imanisoftware.com (512) 655-9082 info@imanisoftware.com Software Consulting We offer expertise in every step of the software development lifecycle.
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BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY PARAMOUNT RESUMES, LLC
JEANNA FULLARD www.paramountresumesllc.com (512) 949-1628 paramountresumesllc@gmail.com Business Services/Resume Writing Services A Resume Writing Services business. We provide affordable & professional Resume Writing services. We help job seekers reach their career goals.
YBS ANALYTICS
ANDRÉ BLACK www.ybsanalytics.com (512) 412-1266 andre.black@ybsanalytics.com Data Analytics / ETL / Technology Consulting Firm Do you have a data related question about your business? Think of us! We’re a certified partner for the best software solutions in the industry. We hold the expertise in implementing necessary products to solve complex data problems.
REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION
SUGA’S CAKERY
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY CLARA SPRIGGS-ADAMS
www.claraspriggsadams.com (512) 589-5376 Real Estate
RESTAURANTS/FOOD & BEVERAGE
PATRICIA BEDFORD www.sugascakery.com (512) 262-9983 patriciabedford@sugascakery.com Custom cake shop A custom cake shop specializing in custom cakes, cupcakes, cake pop and petit fours that can be the centerpiece of your special occasion.
VEH’S TREATS ANYE’ SMITH
www.facebook.com/vehstreats (512) 796-5806, (737) 757-6890 vehstreats@gmail.com
THE CHOW WAGON
JOHN Q COLLINS P.O BOX 364, Manor, TX 78653 www.The-Chow-Wagon.com (512) 317-6908 Thechowwagon2016@gmail.com
KREYÒL KORNER CARIBBEAN CUISINE NAHIKA HILLERY
www.facebook.com/kreyol.korner.5 (512) 596-0094
Baking/Pastry Home-based business, located in Pflugerville. Our hope is to bring attraction to the local working class with its variety of delicious sweets and treats.
V’S CATERING & EVENT STYLING VERNETTA WESTON
www.vscateringandevents.com (281) 660-4109 catering@vscaterinandevents.com Catering and event Planning/Styling
IslandEats, LLC
MAKE MY DAY ITALIAN ICE & GOODIES AB PROPERTY GROUP ANDRÉ BLACK
www.ABPropertyGroupATX.com (512) 412-1266 AndreBlack.Realtor@gmail.com Real Estate Broker: Small World Realty
CRESANDRA HARDEMAN
www.makemydayice.com (512) 422-1096 makemydayice@gmail.com
SHOPPING & SPECIALTY RETAIL
Italian ice business Mobile vending business; only doing events and catering at this time.
POUR CHOICES
ELEGANT ESTATES
RICHARD MATTHEWS JR. www.pourchoicesaustin.com (737) 212-0368 info@pourchoicesaustin.com Bar/Club
www.ediecphillips.com (512) 775-0637
REDD’S TABLE
EDIE C. PHILLIPS Real Estate
E-INFINITY REALTY TEPHANIE MANOR
einfinityrealty.com (512) 807-9292 info@einfinityrealty.com
Real Estate Brokerage E-Infinity Realty is a full service Real Estate Brokerage offering leasing and sales of residential, commercial and industrial real estate.
HOMES WITH HALL CHRISTIE HALL
www.homeswithchristiehall.com (512) 417-7131 christiehall.texas@kw.com
Real Estate We provide superior service throughout the home buying and selling process.
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ALTA Y ALEXANDER ALTATUDES 1717 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702 www.altatudes.com (512) 761-4292 Upscale Women’s Boutique
BCE STUDIOS
TARSHA REDD redds-table-catering.com (512) 766-9189 Redd’s.table.catering@gmail.com Culinary Services Redd’s Table provides outstanding culinary services, specializing in intimate meals and small to mid-sized special events.
MARQUES DEVAUGHN (512) 797-4362 bceprintshop@gmail.com Screen-printing We have a photography studio. Screen-printing services and an outdoor event space.
ROUND THE WAY POP UP RESTAURANT, LLC
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LEANDRA KENTISH RTWpopup.com roundtheway.info@gmail.com Pop Up Shop A unique dining experience that brings the community together through music, art, and most importantly food. Our vision is to love our bodies by feeding it good food, build our communities by empowering the members in them, and to transform cities one garden at a time.
CHAIRMAIN MACKSON
www.paparazziaccessories.com/142876 (512) 897-6061 blessedtreasures38@gmail.com
Paparazzi Independent Consultant (Accessories) We have affordable, trendy and unique jewelry that Paparazzi Accessories offers to our valuable customers. Most of our jewelry is $5 also Nickle and Lead Free. We have an elegant line called Zi Collection.
SEPTEMBER 2018
BLACK BUSINESS DIRECTORY CAL’S BEAUTY SALON & SUPPLY
ANDREA EDWARDS & JENNIFER WALLS www.Calsbeautyatx.com (512) 928-3900 Calsbeautyatx@gmail.com Beauty Supply and Salon A family owned & operated beauty supply store servicing hair care professionals in central Texas. We carry the entire line of Avlon products which include Affirm, KeraKare, and Syntonics. In addition, we carry Silk2, Chi Deep Brilliance, and Nairobi. We also have a variety of products for our retail clients with multi-cultural hair types.
TRAVEL
OTHER CHOSENEYES, LLC
DREAMS COME TRUE TRAVEL MILTON WALLACE (940) 368-4886 www.miltonwallacetravels.com
DEANNA GAYLE
DEANNA KRUEGER www.deannagayle.com (512) 748-0483 Evening Wear (women) Prom, Gala, Evening, banquet, etc.
HAWKINS BUCKLEW JEWELRY DESIGNS
SHEILA HAWKINS-BUCKLEW www.HawkinsBucklew.com (512) 736-2502 Jewelry@HawkinsBucklew.com Posh Handmade Women’s Jewelry We create upscale, limited-edition Women’s EthosChic Jewelry. Our jewelry pieces include original designs by Sheila Hawkins-Bucklew & consist of ear, arm, and neckpieces handmade using natural stones, earth crystals, and both alloy and precious metals.
JMTEES LLC
OMAR TONKINS www.jmtees.com (512) 388-5555 info@jmtees.com Screen printing and embroidery We specialized in screen printing and embroidery of almost any type of garment. We also provide Vinyl window decals for promoting your business, child’s sporting event or personal messages. We work with individuals, schools, churches, youth sports and Fortune 500 companies.
MELANATED MARKET PLACE, KEMETIC KONCEPTS, & RYCHEZ ROOTZ
ANTHONY DAVIS/JACQUELINE DANIELS melanatedmarketplace.com melanatedmarket@yahoo.com Pop up shops/ black & brown markets Gathering of like-minded entrepreneurs of the black and brown community in Austin, Pflugerville, Round Rock, and Killeen area’s (for now). A space available to us by way of an established black owned store front. The ultimate goal and purpose is a brick and mortar/ co-op shop. Sustainable and attainable by all of us. “For Us By Us”.
REJUVENATE BATH & BODY
LEAH BROCK-WHITE (CHOSENEYES) www.ChosenEyes.com (504) 407.5439 choseneyes9@gmail.com Spiritual Guidance/Psychic Medium ChosenEyes empowers through compassion and helps clients find ways to reach their fullest potential by way of spiritual commitment and enlightenment. With over 20 years of professional experience as a psychic-medium, ChosenEyes is committed to seeking truth, uncovering love and healing, and inspiring boss-like mentality in all of her clients.
COOL HEAD HOMES LLC SIERRA COLLINS
RESORT READY RATES
SHALONDA HURD Austin, TX resortreadyrates@gmail.com (512) 293-5905 wstgt.com/9079786498
UNIVERSITIES/SCHOOLS
www.CoolHeadHomes.com (737) 701-6925 CoolHeadHomes@gmail.com
Cash Home Buyer We buy distressed Houses Cash! Fairly, Respectfully, and Conveniently! We help people get rid of unwanted houses by paying CASH. Contact us today for a fair offer on your property.
STARTEK CONNECTIONS LLC EVETTE HUDSON
www.startekconnections.com (832) 477-4688 ehudson@startekconnections.com
HUSTON-TILLOTSON UNIVERSITY 900 Chicon Avenue, Austin, TX 78702 www.htu.edu (512) 887-5659
A historically black college/university located in Austin, Texas.
Call Center and Dispatching Service We offer Outbound and Inbound calling services including appointment setting, sales, customer support, pre-calls, survey calls, telemarketing and so much more. We also offer dispatching services, whether it’s dispatching your technicians or your trucks.
Want To See Your Business In The Directory? Contact us today!
MELINDA DAWSON
www.rejuvenatebb.com (512) 270-0756 rejuvenatebb@gmail.com
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Bath & Body Product line
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ongratulations to all who contributed to making the Soul of Austin Culture Festival a success.
The Soul of Austin Culture Fest’s mission is to showcase the beauty and creativity of Central Texas through food, music and performances. To nurture artful and economic relationships, and celebrate culture with diverse communities. The Soul of Austin Festival encouraged an inclusive demographic of creative artists, musicians, non-profits, local organizations and businesses.
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Festival goers experienced local brands that are making positive strides in supporting a culture through Diversity and Inclusion. City Manager, Spencer Cronk lead the community effort to communicate the important opportunities Austin provides to so many who visit or call Austin home. The festival was held on the beautiful grounds of Huston-Tillotson University; the only historically black college & university (HBCU) in Central Texas located in the heart of East Austin. SEPTEMBER 2018
COMMUNITY
The Garcia Family from A&E's series Born This Way Presents: Deaf Out Loud
s CBS Austin - KEYE TV - We Are Austin crew. Anita C Roberts, Irma Gottshalk, Trevor Scott, Taylor Ellison
The Soul of Austin Culture Fest is a celebration and empowerment tool for our multicultural communities - neighborhoods, its businesses and its occupants. It offers many benefits that will have lasting effects such as:
• An opportunity for small businesses to promote, feature and sell products • Showcase a variety of musicians and local artists • Purchase supplies from local business • Provide free medical/health screenings • Provide free job advice • Provide free books to kids/author showcase • Build morale in the community • Celebrate diverse cultures • Show we can accomplish more as a collective The festival creator, Made Media Group, is a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
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Sponsors & Diversity Champions
Festival Friends
Frost Bank UT- Office of Diversity & Inclusion HEB Barnes & Nobles City of Austin, Office of the City Manager Sam’s Club Half Price Books Tito’s Handmade Vodka CommUnityCare Health Center
Special thanks to… Laurie Pierce, Dikila Jones, Linda Jackson, Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Terri Burditt, Joyce Dugar, Lon Breedlove, Beth Krueger, Roger Davis, Brian Joseph, Ryan Coaxum & Forrest Roberts
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April Rain School Of Chinese Dance
April Rain is dedicated in the understanding and love for the rich Chinese culture and the art of dance.
Arcadia Gabrielle Band
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Austin Party Band
Bollywood Glimpse Dance Academy
Bollywood Glimpse Dance Academy brings intricate Bollywood choreography to the Texas area.
Grupo Folklorico Las Estrellas De Panama
Arcadia Gabrielle is a local band from Houston, Texas. Their music is a mixture of Jazz, Rock, Pop, and Soul. They perform both original music and cover songs. The band consists of 4 members: Arcadia Gabrielle (singer/songwriter), Victor Hernandez (Electric Guitar), Luke (Bass Guitar), Angel Garcia (Drums). Check them out on Facebook @Arcadia Gabrielle Music. 32
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“Grupo Folklorico Estrellas de Panamá” started with a group of friends who were invited to a festival of Panamanians in Austin, Texas for the Fourth of July 2008. The group is composed of ten members, all women of different ages and Panamanian nationality. The Group was created with the purpose of promoting the dances and traditions of the culture of Panamá in the United States of America.
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COMMUNITY Gabreauna Aniece Nash Gabreauna Nash is a 15 year old sophomore honor student in Round Rock ISD. She is a member of the Lady Warrior Varsity Track team and sings Alto in the Westwood Women’s Varsity Choir. She is the daughter of Air Force Veteran Antonio Nash and Melanie Nash.
Navrus School Of Performing Arts
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Navrus is a Professional Dance Training School that offers classes in Kathak and Bollywood Folk Fusion for kids and adults in Austin . We bring together an amalgamation of music, attitude, and culture of India and US. We are working to broaden the appeal of the Indian dance form Kathak and Folk dance in Bollywood across multiple cultures and among younger generation.
Puff Cousin
JC Stringz
Jarin Cole also known as JC Stringz is a talented 17 years old instrumentalist. JC plays multiple instruments and has a passion for all music. He performs many genres of music to include classical, R&B, funk, blues, hip hop, rock and most often blues and gospel music. He has been called a musical prodigy. JC understands he is gifted by God.
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Lauren has been singing and performing since the age of 11. She has worked closely with vocal coach, Edwin Hardin, who is also her manager and director.
Leslie McCrary Leslie is a 15 yr. old Sophomore and honor student at Hays High School. She has been singing since she was a little girl.
PUFF COUSINS are a group of cousins who share a passion for education and embracing their natural roots through Music and dance. Xiah 9, Legend 10, Lyonia 6 and Amor’ee 7 were born and raised in the Austin area and are grandchildren of HT Alumni. With Love, Puff cousins’ goal is to encourage other kids to follow their dreams and embrace their own roots.
Flava Dance Company
Roland & The Roots Riddim
Roland & The Roots Riddim is a dynamic roots rock Reggae band. A team of talented, hard-working musicians and singers - all lovers of Reggae music who enjoy sharing positive vibes with all people. Presenting a high energy show. Their set list is a mixture of classic reggae covers and original compositions - mixing roots reggae, soul, rock, and traditional African influences to provide an amazing experience that’s inspiring and entertaining.
FLAVA Dance Company is a National Grande Champion Award Winning competitive/ performance dance team. The Company consists of dancers, ages 5–16 years old. They are housed and train at Dancin’ Jazzi Dance Studio.
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