Experience the Future of Black Austin’s Legacy at the E4 Youth Homecoming Block Party Become A Sponsor Save the date. Bring your family. Invite your neighbors. The story of Black Austin continues, and you can help shape it. October 12, 2025 Kenny Dorham’s Backyard (next to Victory Grill) Free and open to the public RSVP […]
RSVP to Homecoming Block Party Now! At the heart of the WOW Heritage Center is a simple idea: when people tell their stories, they shape the future. Few voices embody this more powerfully than Ora Houston. Ora Houston has spent her life as an advocate, storyteller, and public servant, working to ensure that East Austin’s […]
RSVP Now! On Sunday, October 12, the E4 Youth Homecoming Block Party will give Austin a preview of the WOW Heritage Center, a new cultural landmark dedicated to capturing the entire location-based history of the African Diaspora in Central Texas. Two immersive tours anchor the celebration: 🚌 Bus Tour with Austin Black Tours — A […]
Special thanks to all of our terrific sponsors this year. Click the PDF below to see our 2025 showcase finalists and and community award winners.
Seasons greetings, We hope you are all enjoying the holidays, and thank you for your continued support of E4 Youth! Giving Tuesday has arrived, and we are proud to announce our new campaign: “Know Your Past, Create a Better Future.” Without understanding our personal history or the history of the communities we belong to, it is impossible […]
In May, we had biggest and best Annual Showcase and Awards Show Gala ever. Check out the video recap above and the winners book below that includes QR code links to the most ourstanding student work!
SIGN UP FOR TICKET PASSWORD Join us for an evening of celebration at the E4 Youth Annual Showcase & Gala! Over the course of the evening we’ll acknowledge the achievements and talent of our Creative Leadership Academy members by auctioning off their unique creative work. Come celebrate with us as we present the Shannon Robb […]
We’re excited to offer this amazing opportunity to employers looking to celebrate Balck History Month and learn about Historic East Austin. Interested? Contact carl@e4youth.org Black Employee Stories Description Showcase Black Employees and Historic East Austin locations on the What Once Was (WOW) immersive storytelling platform. How it Works Our creative team will conduct 10 minute video interviews with up […]
Please, help us get the word out about this new opportunity. To apply, email cover letter and resume to carl@e4youth.org JOB TITLE: Executive Vice President of Operations About E4 Youth E4 Youth is a 501(c)(3) NonProfit Organization and technology start up based in Austin TX whose mission is to Engage, Empower, Educate and Employ […]
Congratulations to our 2023 Educator, Advocate, and Partner of the Year Award recipients, as well as our 2023 CLA Award Winners. We appreciate your support and dedication! Be sure to follow us on Facebook to see our Showcase & Awards photo album. Shannon Robb Park Educator of the Year Will Rodriguez, Manor New Tech High […]