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08/30/2024

The African American Cultural and Heritage Facility (AACHF) is currently conducting a survey and wants to hear from you.

Your input will inform recommendations for community engagement and preservation, economic development and vision, cultural preservation strategies and accessibility, and facility needs.

This feedback is crucial for developing a five-year strategic plan, shaping the facility’s future.

You can fill out the form at bit.ly/AACHFCommunitySurvey24 or through the link in our bio.

08/29/2024

A favorite definition of creativity is making connections between seemingly unrelated things-creative ideas make this satisfying spark, right?

makes connections between seemingly unrelated people, which makes the same satisfying spark! ⚡️

Learn more at djembedeck.com

08/23/2024

🚨 Set your alarms!!! 🚨

Dream Con 2025 weekend and single day early badges drop TODAY at 7pm!

As a reminder, the convention will be in Houston next year, May 30 - June 1, due to construction at the Austin Convention Center. So, get to planning now.

Go to dreamconvention.com to get your badges!

08/20/2024

who would have thought austin would evolve to the point of having FOUR great options for the culture to pull up and watch the longhorns sec debut season??
in addition to , there's , and to choose from! so no matter your culinary tastes or location (other than south auatin🤷🏿‍♂️) you'll have plenty of chances to pull up with your soulmates and 🎤HOOK EM! HOOK EM! HOOK EM!🎤
🗣️: Who else can’t wait to scream “goodbye to a&m” and really mean it again?!

Game days just got sweeter! 🏈🍊

Score a $6 burnt orange daiquiri all day every Texas game day at Austin Daiquiri Factory!!

We’re pumped for these SEC showdowns—pull up, pregame with us, and then head right across 35 to catch the action or stay and watch it with us!

‘em! 🤘🏾

08/19/2024

Meet your host for DAWA’s 5th anniversary celebration: actor, Netflix writer, comedian, !

Hailing from Milwaukee, WI, you can catch Joel writing screenplays and performing stand up. You may also recognize him from shows like The Chi, The Many Saints of Newark, or The History of Swear Words (where he was a writer).

See him and headliner Tommy Davidson at the Ling Center on Friday, September 6! Limited tickets are still available.

https://my.thelongcenter.org/3790/3791

08/16/2024

REMINDER!!!

The Austin Youth Summit is TOMORROW, Aug. 17, at LBJ Early College High School, 10am-3pm.

Bring your children to this FREE event to learn about entrepreneurship, self-care, empowerment, and more!

Featured speakers include kidpreneur Riley O of Riley O Designs and her mom/manager, Candyce Hunt, who’s also an entrepreneur.

Together, they are empowering generations to embrace wellness, self-love, and confidence with their unique blend of youthful energy and seasoned expertise.

Register at austinyouthsummit.org or through the link in our bio!

08/16/2024

From Shepard Fairy creator of the Obama 2008 Hope image. 💪🏾
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“We are not going back.” These words from Kamala Harris summarize the moment we are in, and in order not to go back, we must go FORWARD! While we have not achieved all the goals we might be seeking, we are making progress - all in the face of expanding threats and regressive political adversaries.⁠
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But we are not going back. In fact, we have a very real opportunity to move forward. If we act we can move forward our desire for a healthy planet, for corporate accountability, toward equality and away from racism, sexism, xenophobia, and homophobia, for equitable access to opportunity, for full access to the medical care we want or need, for fair and just immigration policies.⁠
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I believe VP Kamala Harris and her VP pick Tim Walz are our best chance to move forward. They are our best chance to push back on encroaching fascism and threats to democracy, and our best chance for creating the world we all desire and deserve. Politics is messy... but messy is no excuse for checking out. Messy is the work and the work can be joyful. Messy is what it takes to get through the daunting mess in pursuit of a better future. But we only win if we show up. Be ready for Nov. 5. Check your voter registration status now.⁠
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This art is a tool of grassroots activism for all to use non-commercially. I was not paid for it and will not receive any financial benefit from it. I created this work purely in pursuit of a better future. Let’s get there together!⁠
-Shepard Fairey⁠
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⁠Free art download available at link in bio.

08/16/2024

From Shepard Fairy creator of the Obama 2008 Hope poster.
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“We are not going back.” These words from Kamala Harris summarize the moment we are in, and in order not to go back, we must go FORWARD! While we have not achieved all the goals we might be seeking, we are making progress - all in the face of expanding threats and regressive political adversaries.⁠
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But we are not going back. In fact, we have a very real opportunity to move forward. If we act we can move forward our desire for a healthy planet, for corporate accountability, toward equality and away from racism, sexism, xenophobia, and homophobia, for equitable access to opportunity, for full access to the medical care we want or need, for fair and just immigration policies.⁠
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I believe VP Kamala Harris and her VP pick Tim Walz are our best chance to move forward. They are our best chance to push back on encroaching fascism and threats to democracy, and our best chance for creating the world we all desire and deserve. Politics is messy... but messy is no excuse for checking out. Messy is the work and the work can be joyful. Messy is what it takes to get through the daunting mess in pursuit of a better future. But we only win if we show up. Be ready for Nov. 5. Check your voter registration status now.⁠
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This art is a tool of grassroots activism for all to use non-commercially. I was not paid for it and will not receive any financial benefit from it. I created this work purely in pursuit of a better future. Let’s get there together!⁠
-Shepard Fairey⁠
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⁠Free art download available at link in bio.

08/14/2024

The 2024 Austin Youth Summit is this Saturday, August 17, at LBJ Early College High School.

The summit equips teens with tools for mental well-being, self-care, and self-love by partnering with teens, parents, and community experts to create a supportive environment that fosters open conversations about mental health.

Dr. Jay L. McCullar, founder of J-4 Education Consulting, will be this year’s keynote speaker, which he stated is an incredible honor and a deeply humbling experience. “It feels inspiring to have the opportunity to share my journey and insights with young leaders who are shaping the future,” he added.

Read the full story and register for the FREE summit at soulciti.com or through the link in our bio.

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08/13/2024

✨GIVEAWAY TIME!!!✨

The Pan African Film Festival is returning to Austin this weekend, August 15-17, and we’re giving away 5 pairs of festival passes!

As the critically acclaimed largest Black film and arts festival and Black History Month activation in the United States, PAFF has become the quintessential global celebration of Pan-African cultures and an international beacon for the African diaspora film and arts communities.

This year’s festival includes screenings of:

✨Luther: Never Too Much
✨Following Harry
✨A Wu Tang Experience: Live at Red Rocks Amphitheater
✨African Glory w/a Selection of Shorts
✨Inner Demons
✨and more!

Comment PAFF to for the link to enter! YOU MUST HAVE A PUBLIC PROFILE FOR US TO SEND THE LINK.

Private accounts can enter through our Linkin.bio.

Winners will be contacted tomorrow, August 14, at 12pm CST. Good luck!

08/12/2024

What’s the number 1 thing people fear more than anything else?

It’s not spiders, heights, or even public speaking.
It’s the gut-wrenching fear that we don’t matter.

All the fame, money, and achievements? They don’t make a difference.

We feel invisible, misunderstood, and trapped in the deepest, darkest corners of our lives. We strive to make our mark, but sometimes it feels like it doesn’t mean anything.

Many people feel like they have no culture, no family, no community to call their own.

To find deeper connections and combat these feelings of disconnection and isolation, use the Djembe | Inspiring Inclusive Connections card deck. Whether you’re with a stranger, coworker, friend, teammate, or family member, these cards can help you create meaningful bonds and remind you that you are seen, heard, and valued.

Learn more djembedeck.com

08/12/2024

Get your tickets to see the hilarious !

Tickets are as low as $19. Come celebrate DAWA’s 5 Year Anniversary on September 6th at the !

08/09/2024

Eric and Tonya Thomas may have only been married for a little under four years, but they’ve been laying the groundwork for a long and prosperous life together for some time. The next step in expanding their family’s footprint is the grand opening celebration for their new business, Teapioca Lounge, in Hutto.

This is the first Black owned location in the franchise’s history. Full story at soulciti.com or tap the link in our bio.

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08/07/2024

We’re less than a week away from school starting and very close to our school supply drive goal. We need 25 more backpacks. Yes, just 25! Thanks for all the support.

Scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link in our bio to donate! Thank you!

08/06/2024

In July. we reported on the two finalists up for the position of Chief of Police for the Austin Police Department. On August 2, City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced that he chose Lisa Davis, Cincinnati’s Assistant Chief of Police, to fill the position.

Read the full story at soulciti.com.

07/31/2024

✨ DREAM BIG SHINE BRIGHT ✨

Calling all aspiring young leaders! 🌟 Join us for an unforgettable event designed to ignite your passion and build your best self. 🌟

Meet Sianni Dean, the visionary behind Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls 🍩—where cinnamon rolls meet creativity, featuring flavors like caramel apple and vegan options! 🌱 And be inspired by Mikaila Ulmer, the 19-year-old founder of Me and The Bees Lemonade 🍋—a true changemaker making waves for honey bees and young entrepreneurs alike! 🐝

Guided by the amazing Nicole S. Cooper of Black Life ATX , you’ll gain invaluable tips, tools, and mentorship to turn your dreams into reality. 🚀

📅 Date: August 17, 2024 - 4pm - Tickets are on Sale NOW!!
Link in Bio
📍 Location: LBJ Theater

Sponsored By: GoneMad Productions & soulciti

Don’t miss this chance to shine and start building your future today! 💫

07/30/2024

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump, Rev. Al Sharpton, the Leadership Network, and the family of Sonya Massey, the woman who was killed by a police officer responding to her 911 call, will hold a “Remembering Sonya Massey” rally today at New Mount Pilgrim Church in Chicago at 6pm.

There will also be a press conference at 4:15pm that will address a recent police union grievance filed on behalf of the former officer, Sean Grayson, who killed Sonya. The grievance calls for Grayson to be reinstated to the police department and be reimbursed for any lost wages.

The press conference can be watched live on Attorney Crump’s Instagram page .

Sangamon County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Grayson shot Sonya Massey in the face, killing her, on July 6, 2024. Massey, a 36-year-old unarmed woman, had called the police to report a suspected intruder in her home. Grayson has been indicted and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and official misconduct. He is currently being held in custody without bail.

07/28/2024

The 60th anniversary celebration of the Civil Rights Act has been rescheduled to tomorrow, July 29, at 4pm. President Biden will still deliver a keynote address, with other dignitaries also present.

soulciti will be there covering the event, and can watch the live stream of the celebration on YouTube. Find out more about this historic moment at soulciti.com.

07/28/2024

TODAY AT 3PM
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Sonya Massey, a mother of two, was murdered in her own home after calling the police for help. Instead of the safety she called for, she ended up losing her life.

Join us on, Sunday, July 28th at 3 pm as we collectively mourn and call for justice over the senseless death of Sonya. 🕯️🕊️

📅 July 28th, 2024
⏰ 3PM
📌 Cherrywood Center - 1605 38th 1/2 Street

07/25/2024

KXAN’s has been promoted to Evening Anchor!

Starting her career as a writer, web producer and multi-media journalist in North Texas, she then worked for over eight years in Syracuse, New York. During that time, Sanders developed a documentary titled “Hidden History: The End of Syracuse’s 15th Ward”, which earned an Edward R. Murrow Award and a Syracuse Press Club Award. It was nominated for an Emmy.

Since being at KXAN, Sanders has been awarded the Lone Star Emmy for her reporting on the change in policies that led to the gentrification and redlining of the Black and Brown Austin communities.

Anchor Jennifer Sanders is well deserving of this promotion, and we congratulate her on yet another milestone in her career!

07/21/2024

It has been announced today, July 21, 2022, that President Biden has stepped down as the Democratic Party presidential candidate for 2024. He has also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the new candidate.

Do you think her chances are any better as a Black woman in America?

07/19/2024

Got plans tonight?

Come out to Cocktails + Conversation, a free monthly event held every third Friday by and at in the Domain!

Enjoy delicious cocktails (or mocktails) and amazing conversation, starting at 7pm.

While entry is free, RSVP is needed. So, head to Bellaslounge.com or our Linkin.bio to reserve your spot. See you tonight!

07/15/2024

Hot Summer Nights is this weekend, July 18-20!

This is a FREE Summer music festival in the Red River District in downtown Austin, and a number of popular food and beverage establishments along Red River Street are offering festival-goers a selection of discounted menu items.

Follow for more updates and announcements, and mark your calendar for June 18-20!

07/14/2024

In light of the events yesterday with former President Trump, the 60th anniversary celebration for the signing of the Civil Rights Act will be postponed until later in July.

Mark K. Updegrove, President & CEO of the LBJ Foundation and a presidential historian stated, “We are honored President Biden remains committed to joining us at the LBJ Library to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act and we look forward to hosting him later this month.”

Stay tuned for more updates.

07/14/2024

The 50th Summer Classic Film Series continues this week featuring Eve's Bayou, Lady Sings the Blues and Do The Right Thing.

h/t for the heads up. ✊🏿

07/13/2024

for the last poll we did - 76% of ya’ll said ya’ll are - til the wheels fall off.

but what if president biden were to yield to the growing pressure - what say ye then soulmates?

if not vp harris - drop your thoughts in the comments of who you think deserves next / has a chance against trump.

07/11/2024

President Joe Biden will deliver a keynote address at the LBJ Presidential Library on Monday, July 15, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of former President Lyndon B. Johnson signing the Civil Rights Act into law in 1964.

In 2014, President Obama and former Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter attended the Civil Rights Summit at the LBJ Presidential Library to commemorate the Civil Rights Act’s 50th anniversary.

This year’s program will include tribute performances, speeches from several dignitaries, and more. It will also be livestreamed on YouTube at 12:30pm CST on Monday. soulciti will also be onsite gathering everything firsthand for you, our soulcitizens. So stay tuned!

07/10/2024

After two years of being in business, Diner Bar and The Grey Market by James Beard award winning chef Mashama Bailey and her partner John O. Morisano, will be closing their doors next Monday, July 15, with their final day of service being the previous day, Sunday, July 14.

This news comes as a surprise but was also foreshadowed in 2023 with the closing of the seemingly thriving Wax Myrtle’s (also located inside the Thompson Hotel) because the hotel decided to internalize its restaurants.

For more info on this, go to soulciti.com or our Linkin.bio. To show support for the two restaurants during their five remaining nights of service, patrons can make a reservation for Diner Bar or just drop by The Grey Market. Both establishments will be sorely missed by the Austin foodie community.

07/10/2024

Catch soulciti at 2024! We’re so excited to be covering this event and to share it with our soulmates!

Our only question is WHO ALL GONE BE THERE?? Let us know in the comments if you’re pulling up!

Dream Con is almost 2 weeks away, July 26-28, at the Hilton and Austin Convention Center downtown. So if you see Black people dressed like Dragon Ball Z characters, that’s probably why!

07/09/2024

As an ever evolving reflection of the culture, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., continuously develops exhibitions to broadcast the interests and concerns that speak to the present.

Located in the Rhimes Family Foundation Visual Arts Gallery, visitors are led down a path that begins with a photographic and artistic representation of the reckoning that has occurred through protests and demonstrations in the pursuit of equal justice. Each piece unveils a range of emotions from sadness to understanding, and I found these feelings were clearly represented in the artwork entitled “Trapped” by the artist Alvin Carl Hollingsworth.

This mixed media piece showcases how redlining was a detrimental government tactic that hindered African Americans from being able to obtain mortgages, insurance coverage, and ultimately blocking the dream of homeownership based solely on race.

Read the full story by at soulciti.com or through our Linkin.bio.

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@therealtommycat + @chakaseelect pulling up to @longcenter tonight like....#holdtight! 😂 . 📹 @callmechoko

order your KAMALA GEAR at commala24.com and then grab your FREE registration to the community conversation with congresswoman crockett on sat sep 7th at @hustontillotsonuniversity.🙌🏾 . link in bio. . #jasminecrockett #beachblondbadbuiltbutchbody #soulciti #blackaustin #kamalaharris

guess who's back?? nawl...like frfr! 🤘🏾🤘🏾 . #dontcallitacomeback . 🎤 @nookturner

SAVE SAT SEP 7 as the #clapbackqueen will join us in Austin! . FREE ticket registration details will drop tomorrow! . 🎤 @nookturner 📹 @jimmykimmellive . #jasminecrockett #beachblondbadbuiltbutchbody #soulciti #blackaustin #kamalaharris

The time has finally come! 🙌🏾 The 2024 State of Black Education Summit will be this Saturday, August 31, 9am-4pm, at the Norris Center. This summit is meant to develop a comprehensive action plan to support Black children’s education in Austin. 🖤 Join us as we bring together superintendents, educational stakeholders, and communities across Central Texas to discuss actionable steps for advancing positive outcomes for Black students. Your voice and insights are crucial. Let’s create concrete change together! 🫶🏽🫶🏼🫶🏿🫶🏾 To register, visit blackleaderscollectiveatx.com/sobe. State of Black Education Aug. 31, 2024 9am-4pm Norris Center 2525 W Anderson Ln, Suite 365 #sobe2024 #stateofblackeducation #educationsummit #youtheducation #atxevents #austinevents #blackaustin #blackatx #blackleaderscollective

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lemme get errrrr ummm uhhhh...😎 . throwing itvback to earlier this year when @rellrugely broke our algorithm with his 🔥 review of @whipmysoul.👏🏾😍😋🙌🏾

We won’t go back. We won’t be sent back, pushed back, bullied back, kicked back. . WE'RE NOT GOING BACK.

congratulations to @texasempowerment academy on this inspirational MASTERPIECE! 😍 . Our first mural is complete and it’s a masterpiece🎨 Huge thank you to @ryan_runcie & @thelinksinc @townlakelinks for giving our main entrance some style! Stop by for a selfie during pick up and drop off! #schoolpride #murals

🔥 Imagine having access to top-tier advice from successful people. That’s exactly what the Wealth and Power Conference 2024 offers! 🎯 On September 28th, join us to hear from David Banner, Ashley Fox, Jullien Gordon, Shuronda Robinson, and more. They’ll share their expertise on personal growth, wealth creation, business development, multi-family real estate, and building recession-proof income streams. 💯 Our conference isn’t about sales pitches. We’re committed to delivering practical, actionable insights and strategies. 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼 Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs and industry leaders. The relationships you build here could be life-changing. 🌟 Ready to gain the clarity, confidence, and power to navigate your way to success? Visit www.WealthandPower.com to secure your spot. Hurry before spots fill up! Hosted by @theconversation_tv. Follow for more details! #AustinBusinessEvents #AustinNetworking #AustinEntrepreneurs #WealthBuilding #FinancialFreedom #WealthMindset #BlackProfessionals #BlackExcellence #BlackEntrepreneurs #AustinEvents #BlackWealth #AustinLife #ExploreAustin #AustinCulture #BlackSuccess #BlackLifeATX #SoulCiti #YoungBlackAustin #AustinBusinessProfessionals

CommUnity Care Health Centers are now accepting applications for their Community Advisory Panel. STIs are still a problem in the community and disproportionately affecting key groups of people. CommUnity Care is focused on creating innovative strategies to address these conditions and mediate health disparities. They are recruiting for a community advisory panel with lived experience and expertise to join this panel to inform healthcare design in addressing this issue. “We don’t want to do anything regarding you without you.” Ideal candidates are: • Aged 18-24 • People living with HIV • People with lived experience • People who use controlled substances • Multi-marginalized people, etc. Panelists receive free transportation to and from the CAP meetings as well as a $25 gift card for each meeting they attend. If you fall under any of these categories and want to help your community, go to the link in our bio for more info or to apply. STD/STI treatment and prevention, Sexual and reproductive health, Sexual Health #communitycareatx #communityadvisory #communityadvocate #atxcommunitysupport #atxcommunity #austintexas #atx #soulciti

a time was DEFINITELY had! 🔥 . congrats to @merida_bevents on the success of the event! 🔥 .and thank you to @bigmere for perfectly capturing the vibe of the evening. 🙌🏾 . Beards and Bowties was fantastic! #fypviralシ #Brittany Merida K Nicole Jo #weoutside2024

buddy in the striped shirt definitely looked like he was calculating everything at stake bc he was ready to risk it all! 😂

The Day 3 lineup for the Pan African Film Festival on Aug. 17, is hefty with 7 screenings! It starts with the Austin premiere of “African Glory” at 12:30pm. Anthropologist and historian Jean-Yves Loude shares the results of his in-depth investigation into Mandinka Emperor Abu Bakr II. Before African Glory begins, a selection of short films will play, including: 🎬Inner Demons 🎬Definitely Not a Monster 🎬and The Origin At 4pm, “One Person, One Vote?” will have its Texas premiere, preceded by the short film “Neighborhood Alert”. There will also be a post screening Q&A with director Maximina Jason. This film is an eye-opening exposé of the origins and contentious history of the Electoral College. Closing out the screenings at 7:30pm is “Exhibiting Forgiveness”, which tells of a Black artist who, on the path to success, is derailed by an unexpected visit from his estranged father, a recovering addict desperate to reconcile. Together, they struggle and learn that forgetting might be a greater challenge than forgiving. Individual tickets and passes are still available. Head to austinfilm.org to see the full lineup for Aug. 16-17 and to get your tickets! #panafricanfilmfestival #austinfilmsociety #onepersononevote #exhibitingforgiveness #filmfestival #atxfilmfestival #austinfilmfestival #atxevents #austinevents #atx #austintx

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Get ready for the 2nd Annual Women in Jazz Festival coming Sep 21-22! Join the Women in Jazz Association celebrate 30 years of keeping jazz alive with performances by Maysa, Chelsey Green, Christie Dashiell, Pamela Hart, and more! Tickets are available now at womeninjazz.org. Get yours today! #womeninjazz #womeninjazzatx #maysa #chelseygreen #christiedashiell #pamelahart #kyleturner #atxjazz #austinjazz #atxevents #austinevents #blackatx #blackaustin #atx #austintx #soulciti

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