Cite Black Women & Give Them Their Flowers

The Cite Black Women movement started out of a necessity to create a space that acknowledges and celebrates the intellectual contributions Black women have made which often times goes unnoticed.

ATXORANGE MagazineDecember 13, 2019Imani Sebri, Nelly Garcia, Cite Black Women, Christen Smith, Suzanne Nimoh, Black Women, African and African Diaspora, Anthropology, University of Texas at Austin Comment

Texas ASO Brings Afrofuturism to Center Stage with Fest Africa

University of Texas at Austin’s African Students Organization held its annual showcase, Fest Africa, on Friday, Oct. 18. The event featured a variety of spoken word, dance and music from across the African continent.

ATXORANGE MagazineOctober 22, 2019Imani Sebri, Afolabi Oyewuwo, Fest Africa, African Students Organization, Texas ASO, Afrotron, AfrofuturismComment

Sitting Down with UT's Black Muslims Alliance

The Black Muslims Alliance is dedicated to creating an inclusive space for Black Muslims, allies and other marginalized identities at the University of Texas at Austin.

ATXORANGE MagazineOctober 17, 2019Imani Sebri, Maya Dandashi, Black Muslims Alliance, University of Texas at Austin, Muslim, islam, Texas BMA, Shams Alkamil, Ameen WilliamsComment

An Ode to Indigenous Art: Bidding Farewell to Blanton’s Latest Exhibit

“Jeffrey Gibson: This Is The Day” opened to the public on July 14, 2019 bringing a breath of fresh air and a splash of vivid color to the Blanton Museum of Art.

ATXORANGE MagazineOctober 1, 2019Imani Sebri, Blanton Museum of Art, Blanton, museum, Art, indigenous, Jeffrey Gibson, This is the Day, cherokee, choctaw Comment

Honoring Gloria Anzaldúa’s Legacy Through Grassroots Activism

This year’s Gloria Anzaldúa Bruncheon focused on grassroots activism at the University of Texas at Austin and the future of student activism in light of the Trump Administration.

ATXORANGE MagazineMay 10, 2017Imani Sebri, Mary Elizabeth Pistorius, Queer People of Color and Allies, Students for Equity and Diversity, Gloria Anzaldua, Yerim Choi, Marleen Villanueva, Phillip Olalo, Luke HernandezComment

“I Heart Justice” Showcases Texas Activism

The “I Heart Justice” Poster Show is an exhibit that showcases the work of 20 socially conscience Texas artists.

ATXORANGE MagazineApril 27, 2017Imani Sebri, Brittany Mendez, I Heart Justice, Texas Appleseed, The American Institute of Graphic ArtsComment

Frida Friday Mercado: Celebrating Art by Women of Color

Poco a Poco hosted Frida Friday, a marketplace for femmes of color to showcase and sell their artwork and clothing.

ATXORANGE MagazineMarch 15, 2017Imani Sebri, somar atx, Poco a Poco, Kebabalicious, Mama Sana, Cindy Elizabeth, Alma Ramos, Julie Ramos, stacy silva, marybeth schmidtComment

Depictions of Venus: The Birth of Venus Launch + Benefit

Venus, an online publication dedicated to showcasing the work and experiences of self-identified women and nonbinary folk, celebrated their launch this past weekend at The Spider House Cafe and Ballroom.

ATXORANGE MagazineMarch 6, 2017Imani Sebri, Kiana Fernandez, Venus, Spider House Cafe, Launch, Jordan Joyce, Born Again Virgins, The Bishops, Allysa Grace, Noor Wadi, FLORES, Voices Against Violence, FRONTPAGEComment

#SayHerName: Candlight Vigil for Trans Women

#SayHerName: Mesha Caldwell. Jamie Lee Wounded Arrow. Jojo Striker. Jaquarrius Holland. Keke Collier. Chyna Doll Dupree Gibson. Ciara McElveen.

ATXORANGE MagazineMarch 6, 2017Imani Sebri, ashley choi, trans women, black trans women, Camarion D AndersonComment

Vendors to Check Out at the Women & Fair Trade Festival

Mark your calendars! This weekend marks Austin’s very own 13th annual Women & Fair Trade Festival at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin.

ATXORANGE MagazineNovember 18, 2016Imani Sebri, women & fair trade festival, women in hebron, unidas para vivir mejorr, jolom mayaetik, marigold gateway to indiaComment

AACC Showcases Black Talent on Campus With “Culture Shock” Event

The African-American Culture Committee brought out the best and brightest with this year’s “Culture Shock.”

ATXORANGE MagazineNovember 2, 2016Imani Sebri, Ley Herr, Culture Shock, AACC, black utComment

Students for Equity and Diversity Hosts “My Black UT Matters” Event

My Black UT Matters is a campus-wide photo campaign and event hosted by Students for Equity and Diversity that aims to create an inclusive and reflective space for black students at the University of Texas at Austin.

ATXORANGE MagazineNovember 1, 2016Imani Sebri, Jasmine Barnes, My Black UT Matters, BLM, Aize Igori, Students for Equity and DiversityComment

Longhorns Discuss Race Relations on Campus and Beyond

On October 19, the Student Government at the University of Texas at Austin hosted a story night focusing on race relations on campus. Student Government invited eight current UT students to share their experiences with race, identity, and diversity.

ATXORANGE MagazineOctober 26, 2016Imani Sebri, Student Government, UT Austin, Race, Identity, Diversity, Multicultural Engagement Center, Kevin Helgren, Maysa Alqaisi, Joy Gassama, John Paul Napleton, Anna Hiran, Arjun MocherlaComment