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Alma de Mujer: A Gift of Intersectional Restoration and Empowerment
In the far reaches of Austin, off the winding roads leading to Volente, sits a sacred meeting space. Sacred in both intention and practice, Alma de Mujer exists as a sanctuary for lesbians, Indigenous women, and marginalized communities.
From Chances to Cheer Up Charlie’s: 900 Red River’s LGBTQ+ History
Nestled within the vibrant Red River Cultural District in Austin, Texas, the address at 900 Red River Street holds a rich tapestry of LGBTQ+ history, resilience, and community spirit.
The Austin Chicano Huelga: Making East Austin Historic
In the early 1970s, East Austin was the setting of a two-and-a-half-year-long labor strike by the overwhelming majority Mexican American workforce of the Economy Furniture Industries plant.
“Business is Open”: Unlocking the Future of the Frias Grocery Store
The recent rehabilitation of East Austin’s Frias Grocery Store by an Austin resident is a great example of how to sensitively meld business, residential, and cultural goals while honoring the surrounding community.
A Woman's Place: Sarah Weddington & the Fight for Roe v. Wade
A quaint yellow building is nestled on West 14th Street, located less than half a mile west of the Texas State Capitol in downtown Austin. Passersby would have no way of knowing that over 50 years ago this unassuming spot was where a young UT Law graduate prepared for a case that would change the course of U.S. history.
The Life of Ada C. Penn: Designer, Buisinesswoman, Trailblazer
Ada C. Read Penn, a resident of Austin in the early 20th century, is an important figure in the history of north central Austin. She was responsible for much of the development in what is known today as Austin’s Heritage Neighborhood, a rectangular area just south of the Austin State Hospital.
Alberto & Eva Garcia House
Dr. Alberto and Eva Garcia were a trailblazing couple that advocated for Mexican American interests in the medical, political, and social spheres of 20th century Austin.