Austin Official Visitors Guide - Fall/Winter 2007-2008 - (Page 90) Diverse Austin Austin plays to a diverse population of cultures, political leanings and lifestyles. The newly opened Mexican American Cultural Center anchors the Hispanic community, as does the Carver Museum for the city’s African-American neighborhoods. An increasing Asian influence results in many festivals, parades and cultural performances. And Austin has long been regarded as one of the friendliest cities in the country for GLBT travelers and residents. Influence Austin’s African-Americans have played a strong role in the city ’s upbringing since Texas gained statehood in 1845. ★CELEBRATING CULTURAL LEGACIES★ The George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center pays tribute to Dr. Washington, the “peanut doctor,” whose efforts aided black sharecroppers throughout the South in the early 20th century. In addition to changing exhibits and educational programs, the facility has four permanent galleries, including an exhibit on Austin African-American families, an artists gallery, a children’s exhibit on African-American scientists and inventors, and the core exhibit on the statewide Juneteenth holiday. Photography: ©istockphoto.com, ©Weaver/Denise Chambers 90 A U S T I N C O N V E N T I O N & V I S I TO R S BU R E A U
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