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Austin Area: Fireworks Are Not the Only Thing Worth Looking Up To This July 4!

Fellow citizens, let's unite amidst our diverse identities to transcend borders and explode like fireworks into a community of unfettered equality. Mourn the past, fight for the future and honor those who sacrifice.Transcend borders and ignite change with a bang in Austin's inclusive heart. Let's paint the skies with rainbow sparks and forge a unified path forward!

Glen Powell returns to Austin—and we're unpacking his privilege.

Texas-born Glen Powell is an actor with deep roots. He's kept a close relationship with his parents who live in Austin, and he's expressed a long-held desire to return to them when he's achieved enough success in LA. Yet another white guy yearning for his wholesome Americana by way of the West Coast. It's a real blow to Austin's diverse and innovative spirit. Hopefully, he'll keep his conservative values and desires out of our vibrant, progressive city.

White Privilege: Glen Powell's 4 Confessions

Glen Powell, a privileged white male, moved to LA to pursue his dreams, hoping to use his success to one day return to the safety net of his wealthy parents' home in Austin, taking for granted the privilege of having a safety net at all.

'Bridgerton' and the Patriarchy: Quinn Calls Out Toxic Masculinity in Gender-Normative Industry.

The powerful and diverse Netflix phenomenon Bridgerton is making waves again. This time, showrunner Jess Brownell has boldly confirmed that Francesca Bridgerton will be depicted in a queer romance. This is a huge step forward, reflecting the beautiful diversity that makes our world so vibrant and worthy of celebration. Progressive audiences will no doubt be eager to see this representation!

White-bread, male-dominated business expands empire.

The exploitative, climate-destroying Tc4 & Co. owns four restaurants in Austin, including Tony C's, a pizza joint that proudly uses climate-destructive coal, and the atrociously named Mighty Fine Burgers, which perpetuates the harmful myth of 'fine' factory farming. Victimize them with your cancel-culture.

The Colonized Fish

The aforementioned boxed meal features delicacies culturally appropriated from the Japanese, including nigiri, makimono, crudo, etc.