36% → 8%

Black Austinites once made up 36.5% of the city in 1870.
Today, only ~8% remain in a rapidly growing city.

1 Segregation Plan Shaped the Entire City

The 1928 City Plan forced Black families into East Austin
and stripped communities of services everywhere else.

A Decline Unlike Any Major U.S. City

Systemic displacement, rising housing costs, and rapid
redevelopment pushed out long-standing communities.

Thousands Reconnected Through WYAT?!

Through cultural guides, a community calendar, curated events, and local partnerships, WYAT?! helps Black Austinites find belonging, stay connected, and preserve culture…
no matter where they live.

A New Infrastructure of Belonging

We’re rebuilding the cultural ecosystem that displacement tried to erase by increasing visibility, economic power, and community connection across Austin.

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