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Four Black artists shaping Austin’s creative scene
Austin’s creative scene pulses at the heart of the city’s culture. This Black History Month, The Daily Texan spotlighted local Black artists whose work pushes boundaries, tells untold stories and ...
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Celebrating UT Austin’s First Black Graduate Degree-Holders in Zoology
The first Black graduate of The University of Texas at Austin, Oscar Thompson, studied zoology, as did trailblazing Longhorn ...
Consumers are boycotting major retailers. Here's what they plan for 'blackout' on Feb. 28
A growing number of organizations and activists are calling on consumers to boycott retailers. We explain why.
UB doctoral student researching creative ways to teach young students Black History
UB doctoral student researches creative ways to teach young students Black History ...
Beyond Black History: Kennebunk High School’s innovative approach to teaching race
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School social studies teacher Greg Smith is taking an innovative approach to teach students ...
From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...