The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin

Take home a true piece of Austin history with The City We Built: Black Leaders of Austin—a 100% locally created hardcover that celebrates the visionaries who built, led, and transformed the Live Music Capital! Written by Austin mother and entrepreneur Terry Mitchell and vibrantly brought to life by acclaimed Austin muralist Sadé Lawson, this book was born right here in our community. Developed in direct collaboration with East Austin’s historic George Washington Carver Museum and The Black Leaders Collective, it offers a authentic, homegrown look at the trailblazers who shaped our city’s social, political, and cultural heritage.

While crafted with an engaging style that makes for an empowering storytime read for children, adults will be equally captivated by the rich local history and full-page portraits filling its pages. Whether you’re shopping for young readers, looking for a meaningful coffee-table keepsake, or searching for an authentic souvenir created by Austin artists about Austin heroes, this volume is pure local inspiration. Add this beautiful hardcover to your cart today and support the local voices keeping Austin's true legacy alive