Six Square is proud to announce Destiny Washington as Marketing & Special Projects Director.
Six Square serves as the managing organization of Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District, working to preserve history, activate culture, and strengthen community connections across the district.
Destiny brings a dynamic background in nonprofit, real estate, and community-centered marketing, with a passion for storytelling and creating meaningful connections. As a proud Austin native, she carries a deep personal connection to the culture, history, and community that shape the district.
In this role, Destiny will lead marketing efforts, support strategic programming, and help activate the district through culture, connection, and community.
Destiny Washington shared:
“Being born and raised in Austin, this work is personal for me. Storytelling is how we preserve culture, build connection, and create impact. I’m honored to be part of the work happening at Six Square and excited to help amplify the voices, stories, and experiences that define the district.”
Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District
Managed by Six Square
Please join us in welcoming Destiny to this role and supporting the continued work of the district.
#WeAreSixSquare #SixSquareATX #BlackCulture #AustinTX #CulturalHeritage
Our community deserves peace. Our youth deserve protection. Our city deserves action.
Join community leaders, families, and residents as we come together to address the violence impacting our city and discuss real solutions, accountability, and support for our community.
The time is now.
📍 Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex
1156 Hargrave St, Austin, TX 78702
📅 Thursday, May 7, 2026
⏰ 6 PM – 8 PM
Let’s come together for conversation, healing, awareness, and action. @millenniumaustin@whereyallatthoughatx@100blackmenofaustininc@austinjusticecoalition@blacklifeatx@atxurbanleague@austinincolor@blackaustintours
#StopTheViolence #AustinTX #BlackAustin #SixSquareATX ProtectOurYouth #ATXCommunity
It’s officially live ✨
We’re proud to launch the new Six Square website, a space designed to connect, inform, and celebrate Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District.
This platform is more than a website. It is a place to explore the stories, culture, and experiences that define the district, while staying connected to the work happening across our community.
A special thank you to @mendcollaborative and @dyme.agency for their partnership, creativity, and dedication in bringing this vision to life.
This is just the beginning of how we share and activate the district.
Tap in, explore, and stay connected: @blacklifeatx@whereyallatthoughatx@blackleaderscollective@blackgirlaustin@austinjusticecoalition@blackartmattersatx@weoutside.atx
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#SixSquareATX #BlackAustin #CulturalHeritage #AustinTX #Community WeAreSixSquare
“My hope is we aren’t excluded yet again.” ☀️
We connected with @missmcdole of @sixsquareatx as she shared her thoughts and hopes for the Block 16 & 18 project, with Block 18 consisting of @kennydorhamsbackyard .
Block 16 & 18 is a community-driven project in East Austin focused on preserving and honoring the history of the African American Cultural Heritage District. Through years of planning and engagement, the vision is to create a space rooted in culture, connection, and opportunity for future generations.
🎥 Watch the full interview on YouTube!
Are you a Plant Mom or Dad ??
CROWNED CREATIONS
A Planter Head Experience ✨
This is more than a DIY moment it’s an intimate, curated experience where creativity, texture, and self-expression come together.
Join us for an afternoon of designing, adorning, and creating something uniquely yours.
🍷 Complimentary wine
🧀 Light bites + charcuterie
🎨 All materials included
✨ Curated accessory bar
📅 May 23 | 1–4 PM
📍 Austin, TX 78752
🎟️ $65 per person
This experience is intentionally intimate. Once seats are filled, registration will close.
Reserve your spot now. 🎟️in Bio
Crowned Creations
#Diy #Plantlovers #austinplantpeople
If you want to understand the soul of East Austin, you start with @blackaustintours Austin Tours. Their work goes far beyond storytelling—they preserve legacy, elevate truth, and make sure the rich history of Black Austinites is seen, heard, and honored.
Through powerful, on-the-ground experiences, they actively support @sixsquareatx , helping amplify the voices, landmarks, and cultural contributions that define Austin’s Black Cultural Arts District. This is what it looks like when history is protected and community is poured back into the places that shaped it.
If you haven’t taken a tour yet, you’re missing a piece of Austin’s heartbeat. #AfricanAmericanCulturalHeritageDistrict. #SixSquareMiles #Preservation #2028WillNotBe1928. #100YearsLater
Yesterday wasn’t just a moment, it was purpose in motion. 🎨✨
I had the honor of creating a live painting celebrating Black Excellence, inspired by the incredible @missmcdole . Through my journey, she’s shown me what real relationships look like, rooted in genuine love, support, and legacy.
This piece is more than art. It’s gratitude. It’s storytelling. It’s a reminder that who you walk with matters.
@i3essentialmarketing doesn't just create… we uplift, we honor, and we leave impact. 🖤
#BlackExcellence #i3Essential #LivePainting #PurposeDriven #LegacyInMotion
We love to see it 🔥
This weekend, the city comes alive for the Austin Blues Festival presented by Antone’s and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park.
From legendary artists to rising talent, this lineup is a powerful celebration of music, culture, and community.
We’re especially proud to see Huston-Tillotson University represented through the Huston-Tillotson Jazz Orchestra, continuing the legacy of Black music and artistry right here in Austin.
If you’re in the city this weekend, this is definitely one to experience.
#SixSquareATX #AustinBluesFestival #LiveMusic #BlackMusic #Culture Community
Full Circle. Deep Roots. Powerful Stories.
Yesterday, Six Square had the opportunity to join Austin Justice Coalition, Black Austin Tours and One for Justice for a powerful tour across Austin, highlighting the history, resilience, and legacy of the Black community throughout the city.
From Woolridge Square to the historic 6th Street corridor, and meaningful stops at Bethany Cemetery and Victory Grill, each moment told a deeper story about the black people and places that have shaped Austin.
This experience was especially meaningful as it represented a full circle moment for the Austin Justice Coalition, returning to the roots of where their work and impact first began.
We were honored to hear from the Bethany Cemetery Foundation, whose dedication continues to preserve and uplift an essential part of our history, as well as from Bill Wallace, who shared powerful insight on the history of East Austin and what it has meant to him and the community.
Experiences like this are a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Six Square, Austin’s African American Cultural Heritage District is not just history, it is a living legacy, and this work extends beyond any one space. It is about connection, history, and community across the entire city, deserving to be preserved, shared, and activated.
#SixSquareATX #BlackAustin #CulturalHeritage #Community #WeAreSixSquare
