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In the premiere of Season 3 of Black Austin Matters, hosts Lisa and Rich sit down with Amanda Johnston, the trailblazing poet who became the first Black woman to hold the title of Texas Poet Laureate and the founder of Torch Literary Arts. Amanda shares insights into her childhood, her evolution as a writer, the transformative power of poetry, her identity as an Affrilachian poet, and her dedication to uplifting Black women through the literary arts.
July 5, 2023
In this episode, Assistant Professor Fatima A. Varner discusses Roe vs. Wade, her research on Black family dynamics, dating in different cities and her intentional efforts to connect more with the Black community here in Austin. Fatima A. Varner is the Assistant Professor for the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences.
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May 3, 2023
In a conversation with Patricia Bedford, a native of Austin, she shares her amazing journey from being an engineer to becoming a successful business owner and master baker. She also talks about how she keeps her grandmothers’ legacy alive through her work and passion.
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March 1, 2023
In the first episode of season two, Rich and Lisa talk with social wellness entrepreneur Shauntavia Ward.
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December 7, 2022
Lisa B. Thompson and Richard J. Reddick (Part 2)
We hear the second part of Lisa and Rich interviewing each other about their experiences.
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November 2, 2022
Lisa B. Thompson and Richard J. Reddick
In this episode of Black Austin Matters, Lisa and Rich interview…themselves.
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October 5, 2022
In this episode, Rich and Lisa talk with LBJ High School football coach Jahmal Fenner.
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