Listen back as KUT’s Rebecca McInroy talks with novelist Natalia Sylvester, poet Emmy Pérez, and activist Maria Oliveira, about the power of sharing stories, how poetry can unite, and the links between vintage clothing and resistance.
Episodes
February 28, 2020
Part I: Being Black at UT 63 Years After Integration
400 years ago, a group of 20 enslaved Africans were brought to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for the express purpose of working the land, thus beginning one of the most shameful periods in America’s history. Although Diversity and Inclusion have become a mission of so many academic and corporate entities, the vestiges of that tragic day still haunt us, and in our current political climate forces us to grapple with the question: how far have we actually progressed when it comes to race in this country? Join guest host Ya'Ke Smith in a candid conversation with Virginia Cumberbatch,…
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February 28, 2020
Audience Q&A: Being Black At UT 63 Years After Integration
400 years ago, a group of 20 enslaved Africans were brought to the shores of the Chesapeake Bay for the express purpose of working the land, thus beginning one of the most shameful periods in America’s history. Although Diversity and Inclusion have become a mission of so many academic and corporate entities, the vestiges of that tragic day still haunt us, and in our current political climate forces us to grapple with the question: how far have we actually progressed when it comes to race in this country? Join guest host Ya'Ke Smith in a candid conversation with Virginia Cumberbatch,…
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January 27, 2020
Re-imagining Museums for Healing
Join KUT’s Rebecca McInroy along with Annette Juba from AGE of Central Texas, Dr. Valerie Rosen, and Ray Williams and Monique O’Neil from The Blanton Museum to talk about how the Blanton is partnering with schools, hospitals, and other organizations to create groundbreaking programs that help patients, families, and caregivers navigate social, reparative experiences. Monique Piñon O'Neil Museum Educator, Family, and Community Programs O'Neil is an artist and educator with a master’s degree in clinical art therapy. At the Blanton, Monique's work focuses on encouraging intergenerational dialogue and shared studio projects. She develops collaborations with a diverse array of community-based…
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