Austin African American Leadership Institute (AALI) Hosts Third Annual Black X Conference: Rise to Excellence

 The African American Leadership Institute (AALI) is excited to present the third annual Black X Conference on Tuesday, June 18, at the Long Center for Performing Arts located at 701 W. Riverside Dr. in Austin, Texas. This year’s conference theme, “Rise to Excellence: Empowering Black Futures,” celebrates the transformative power of freedom and highlights the achievements of African American professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders.

BiNi Coleman, Co-founder/CEO of AALI, emphasized the importance of celebrating African American achievements and empowerment in the context of Juneteenth. “As we commemorate Juneteenth, the Black X Conference serves as a platform to equip individuals with the tools needed to drive positive change and inspire action. In light of the challenges faced by Black Austinites, it is imperative to address affordability, workplace dynamics, and systemic barriers to make Greater Austin a place where everyone feels a sense of belonging and ownership,” she said.

Coleman added, “The Black X Conference is particularly significant as it empowers leaders to rise to excellence. By providing opportunities for engagement, mentorship, and professional development, we are cultivating a new generation of leaders who are equipped to make meaningful contributions to our community and beyond.”

The MEASURE report underscores the desire for recognition of skills, equitable compensation, and affirming work culture among Black community members. AALI seeks to foster inclusive work environments that appreciate the expertise of Black employees and promote a sense of belonging through events like the Black X Conference.

Attendees can expect engaging discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities led by thought leaders, industry experts, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The goal of the conference is to inspire and empower individuals to make a difference and build a stronger, more inclusive community.

AALI’s mission is to equip exceptional leaders with the tools to improve lives locally, nationally, and globally. To learn more about the conference and register, please visit blackxconference.com.

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www.aaliaustin.org/

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The African American Leadership Institute (AALI) hosts the third annual Black X Conference on June 18 at the Long Center, celebrating Juneteenth. The event enhances business skills and entrepreneurial spirit with discussions, workshops, and networking.

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Austin Action Fest and Market Unveils Epic High Fantasy Trilogy: “Chronicles of a Broken Path”

 Move over, Middle-earth. There’s a new realm of fantasy brewing in the heart of Texas, courtesy of the powerhouse behind the Austin Action Fest & Market. This year, the organization renowned for high octane action films is venturing into uncharted territory with Chronicles of a Broken Path, a groundbreaking trilogy poised to redefine the fantasy genre.

“We’re incredibly proud to be a Texas-made production,” says Benjamin Nathanial Redic II, the creator of Chronicles of a Broken Path, better known as ‘The Violence Conductor’. “From our talented cast and crew, many of whom are homegrown Texans, to the stunning locations we’ll be filming across the state, this project is a love letter to the creativity and resilience that defines Texas.

The call for allies has been sent out and Texans are answering that call. Some of the best fight choreographers and stunt coordinators in Texas are offering their services to the project. Even the president of HAMAA, Historical African Martial Arts Association, Da’Mon Stith will be loaning his services to the organization. Along with Jeffery Johnson, Da’Mon operates Street Fourge Armoury which is the first ever Black owned armoury in the United States of it’s kind. They will be providing much of the weaponry for the project.

Chronicles of a Broken Path thrusts viewers into a world teetering on the brink of chaos. A once-unified realm now lies fractured, its fragments ruled by warring factions. As a mysterious prophecy unfolds, a fellowship of unlikely heroes emerges, each burdened by a past they must overcome to secure the future.

But, the trilogy isn’t just about dazzling visuals and epic storytelling; it’s about forging a path for the future of Texas filmmaking. This ambitious project requires the support of passionate fans and believers. That’s why they’ve launched an Indiegogo campaign, offering a chance for everyone to be a part of this cinematic adventure.

“Together, we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in high fantasy filmmaking.”

For more information head on over to the Chronicles Of A Broken Path page. And remember, the fate of the realm hangs in the balance.

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Lord Benjamin N. Redic II
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www.ABrokenPath.com

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An Award Winning Project

An Award Winning Project

The short film picked up multiple awards all over the world. We’re most proud of the action and fantasy laurels.

Behind the Scenes on Chronicles

The Femme Fatales arrive

Battle is joined

It's a Battle

Hard hits

Hard hits

Their stunt men put their bodies on the line for this project.

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Suburbs in Austin Texas Will Experience Massive Growth

 “The Austin suburbs are going to experience massive growth.” That’s the word from Real Estate Agent Christopher Arnell to people moving into the Austin area for a better quality of life.

Arnell’s comments are based on his understanding of the Austin real estate market and the Austin suburbs. “Things have slowed a bit but because this is Austin, our slowdown brings things back to what would be considered normal or even above average in other real estate markets.”

Austin Texas will continue to grow over the next two decades with an increase in home prices over time and this will lead to potential home buyers leaning toward the Austin suburbs as a place to call home. With Texas having no state tax, more green space in the areas surrounding Austin, and a more affordable selection of new homes, Austin suburbs will see massive growth, especially in Leander, Liberty Hill, and Georgetown. The billion-dollar mixed-use development, which even includes a lagoon, Leander Springs, is also set to open in 2024, increasing the attractiveness of the already popular Leander, TX residential market.

With Austin’s Moody Center becoming the highest-grossing venue of its size in the world since its opening and Austin being designated the #1 college town in the USA according to WalletHub, the Capitol of Texas will only continue to grow. People looking for homes in Austin will need to consider the Austin suburbs’ housing market as a potential area to call home.

Arnell’s Austin real estate search website, www.westaustinhomesforsale.com allows home buyers to search for homes by price, size, location, and various other real estate search criteria. The site focuses primarily on residential real estate in the Austin Metro area and beyond to include cities close to Austin like Wimberley, Spicewood, Lago Vista, Canyon Lake, and San Marcos.

Potential home buyers can also register for a free account on westaustinhomesforsale.com and set up property trackers that will alert them of new listings immediately when they hit the Austin real estate market. There is also an Austin Map search that allows users to view real estate listings visually by seeing where they are located on the map.

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Austin Senior Resource Alliance Continues 55+ Seminar Series with “Tips on Communicating with Adult Children”

 Presented by Cyndi Cummings of the Austin Senior Resource Alliance, the 55+ Seminar Series is designed to give those in the mature community a chance to learn about and discuss topics around aging. From tips on downsizing and decluttering to learning how to talk with adult children about late-life wishes, the seminar has been developed to educate and advocate for the 55+ community by empowering members with the knowledge needed to make the best life decisions.

The series takes place in person on the first Wednesday of each month, August through November, 2022, at the Twin Oaks Branch of Austin Public Library, 1800 S 5th St, Austin, TX 78704.

Event topics change monthly, and attendees are invited to join for any and all free seminars. Upcoming topics include:

August 3: Thriving in Retirement: Senior Living Options

September 7: Decluttering the Home

October 5: Medicare Changes for 2023

November 2: Tips on Communicating with Adult Children

To learn more and to RSVP for any of these free events, please visit www.55plusseminarseries.com.

About Cyndi Cummings and Austin Senior Resource Alliance:

Cyndi Cummings of The Cummings Home Team and Turnkey Transitions® specializes in helping older adults (those 55+), senior citizens, and their caregiver families navigate the unique challenges that can be faced when contemplating a late-in-life move. In 2013, Cyndi founded a consortium of service providers called the Austin Senior Resource Alliance to provide a one stop shop for older adults and their families seeking services and advice from trusted specialists. These specialists include estate and probate attorneys, in-home doctors and caregivers, auction and estate sale organizers, movers, handymen, and others. Cyndi also has established relationships with area senior living communities to assist clients with move management services. To learn more, visit www.turnkeytransitions.com and www.austinseniorresourcealliance.com.

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Austin Soderquist extols the value of persistence on “A Caterpillar’s Dream”

This children’s book had been displayed at the recently concluded Tucson Festival of Books 2022.

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Join Cody the Caterpillar on his journey where he learns the gift of persistence.



R. Austin Soderquist believes that persistence does pay off, and he is but one example of the truth of that statement. Indeed, persistence is the major theme of his children’s book “A Caterpillar’s Dream: The Gift of Persistence” (2019).



“A Caterpillar’s Dream” tells the story of Cody the Caterpillar and his dream. Cody wants to learn to fly. But when his journey to becoming a butterfly does not go as planned, he thinks about giving up or becoming persistent? Which of the two courses should he choose?



“A Caterpillar’s Dream” was a commercial and critical success for the author. This book is the fifth book in the Bugs Values series designed to help teach values and principles to children in a fun way. The book landed as a #1 Amazon Best Seller in children’s bug and spider books and #3 in children’s values books.



“The success of ‘A Caterpillar’s Dream: The Gift of Persistence’ in a way surprised me,” the author wrote in his piece for ReadersMagnet Authors Lounge. “In the first weekend after release, it hit three bestseller lists and became a #1 Amazon bestseller! This proves to me that the snowball effect is real and that persistence really does pay off.”



“I am grateful for the message of this book and the example of Cody the Caterpillar in being persistent towards the attainment of his goal. This story has brought hope to me as I have persisted towards accomplishing my goals. I have seen the power of these lessons in my life: having a definite goal, consistently working towards it, having mentors who guide us, and friends who support us, and above all persisting no matter what!”



Join Cody as he struggles to achieve his dream in spite of delays, obstacles, and criticism by using the gift of persistence. Order a copy of “A Caterpillar’s Dream: The Gift of Persistence” by Austin Soderquist today on Amazon.



“A Caterpillar’s Dream: The Gift of Persistence”

Author | Austin Soderquist

Published date | December 9, 2019

Publisher | CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Book retail price | $12



Author Bio



Austin Soderquist is a mentor, author, presenter, counselor, and creator of Your Miraculous Life and the AWAKER event series. He is passionate about helping people awaken to the reality that they are a Miracle with a Purpose.