Cynthia, a native Austinite, shares that her parents bought their home in 1959 when she was six. Her father, an Air Force member and local artist, attended Huston-Tillotson University and created art displayed around Austin. As a young African American couple, her parents chose their neighborhood to provide family stability in an up-and-coming area. Cynthia recalls moving into their home and the friendly, close-knit community they enjoyed.