Welcome to our growing collection of articles, oral histories and immersive experiences being created by participants in E4 Youth’s VR/Immersive Storytelling program. Youth work directly with industry professionals to explore the cultural histories of Austin’s neighborhoods and create digital content. Each location provides a window into Austin’s often forgotten past.
"The One and Only" – Remembering East Austin's Harlem Theater
Opening its doors October of 1935, The Harlem Theater of East Austin was an iconic cultural hub of the black […]
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A Tale of Unity at 12th and Chicon: “We Rise” - E4 Youth
If you’re driving through East Austin or checking out the burgeoning clubs near 12th and Chicon Street, take note of […]
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Keeping Austin Diverse: The Historic Victory Grill
The Victory Grill is a historical restaurant built in 1945 on East 11th Street in Austin, Texas. In the era […]
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Memorial to a Fallen Stranger: Austin Artist "Truth" on Draylen Mason
In March of 2018, Austin residents were stunned by a string of package bombings around the city, which killed two […]
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