Austin's Black Cultural District is an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to celebrating the African American heritage of Central East Austin
Central East Austin, Austin
Joined March 2016
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Explore @SixSquareATX, Austin's Black Cultural District, with our guide to the historic neighborhood & some of its top attractions: bit.ly/2YBh3Pa #TrueAustin
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The Collegiate Chapter will host its FREE inaugural Back-to-School Bash, catered to students at higher education institutions throughout Austin, on Fri, Aug 30, 6-7:30pm at the Dedrick-Hamilton House.
RSVP: ow.ly/1uGn50v81Zd
#ATXInColor #BackToSchool
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My touring exhibition Punk Noir is coming to the Seattle area this weekend! Show opens at cogean gallery on July 27 5-9pm. There will also be a BBQ/potluck on July 28 1-4pm. Show runs through Sept. 14.
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Enjoying musical explorations with @SixSquareATX at #Austin African American Cultural & Heritage Facility #atxincolor #thursdayvibes
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When @cysummusic was spinnin that 🔥🎶 for @ufuluchild performance at @sixsquareatx
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#atxincolor #austin #eastaustin #sixsquareatx #blackmusicmonth #livemusic… instagram.com/p/BzEwpukF7ML/…
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Featuring speakers from @catoregon @SixSquareATX @pushbuffalo, moderated by #allincities director @traceylross. Pam Phan talking about rent control passing in Oregon (Read more here: psmag.com/economics/rent-con…)
Next session talking about anti-displacement stragety.. About to hear from some groups that have been successful. #PeoplePlaces #PeoplePlaces2019 @GroundedNetwork
Did you know the oldest house in Austin, Texas is located in the Six Square District? The French Ligation was built in 1841 and is a historical landmark that can be toured by the public.
Stephen F. Austin and Barbara Jordan are buried at the Texas State Cemetery located in the Six Square District? You can visit their gravestones by visiting Six Square and touring the Texas State Cemetery.
Come by Six Square and tour the famous Dedrick-Hamilton House owned by one of the first free slaves in Travis County, Thomas Dedrick. Built in 1880, come book a tour to learn more about the family who inspired the communal spirit of Six Square! sixsquare.org/request-a-tour…
Upcoming Musical Explorations: Every Thursday evening during the month of June, come by and enjoy a free free summer music series that highlighted various genres of African American music styles✊🏾🎶
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The Drumbeat of the Black Community. Come by and visit the George Washington Carver Complex! Originally established in 1980, and expanded in 2007, the institution works to collect and preserve the historical and cultural experiences of of African Americans locally and nationally.
Did you know the oldest house in Austin, Texas is located in the Six Square District? The French Ligation was built in 1841 and is a historical landmark that can be toured by the public.
Did you know that Willie Wells, an American baseball player, played on Downs baseball field home to former Negro Baseball League team, the Austin Black Senators, which is located in Six Square?
Come Honor the Past, Celebrate the Now, and Create the Future at Blackshear Elementary School, 1712 E. 11th Street, Austin, TX 78702
Victory Grill was a restaurant and bar that served as a popular venue for local musicians and hosted music legends including James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, and Billie Holiday.
Come visit Six Square and take a selfie in front of 12th & Chicon Mural. This beautiful mural showcases people having local, national, and international prominence/influence. Click below to learn more about its history: vamonde.com/posts/12th--chic…
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Explore @policylink's All In Cities Anti-Displacement Policy Network with @catoregon, @PUSHBuffalo, and @SixSquareATX. Register by for #PeoplePlaces by FRIDAY to SAVE $100! peopleplaces2019.topi.com
