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‘I’m going to speak her into existence’ | Missing While Black, part two
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In the second episode of this two-part series, Cristela Jones shares the stories of Brenda Moore and Pinkie Mae Davis-Herron, two of four Black women who went missing in Austin in 1976, and discusses “Missing White Woman Syndrome.”
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In the second episode of this two-part series, Cristela Jones shares the stories of Brenda Moore and Pinkie Mae Davis-Herron, two of four Black women who went missing in Austin in 1976, and discusses “Missing White Woman Syndrome.”
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×1 'We need to tell this story' | Mansfield, part two 40:02
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40:02After a federal court ordered the immediate integration of Mansfield High School, white segregationists blocked the front of the high school, threatening anyone challenging them. Part two of this series, written by Khiry Duffey and hosted by Terrance Thomas, shares what happened that day in Mansfield and how it helped shape events that would happen in Little Rock, Arkansas, the following year. And Mansfield Historian Christopher Ohan delves into the lasting impression the story of 1950s Mansfield holds with city residents today.…
1 'We don't want to integrate' | Mansfield, part one 43:19
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43:19In 1955, Mansfield ISD was still segregated, despite the Brown v. Board of Education ruling the year prior. It was a small town, heavily divided by race, just outside of Fort Worth, Texas. In the first part of a two-part series, Khiry Duffey shares the story of Clifford Davis and Floyd Moody, two people who were critical in the efforts to desegregate the school.…
On January 1, 2024, Texas Senate Bill 17 went into effect. Its purpose was to remove Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs and initiatives at all Texas public institutions, resulting in the closure of UT Austin’s Division of Campus and Community Engagement and other programs and departments accused of promoting DEI efforts. The bill’s aim is to remove “special benefits” for students based on race, gender, and economic status. In this episode, we hear from UT students, former staff, and alumni about the effects of this bill and plans to challenge it.…
Registering to vote can be tricky, especially because Texas is one of eleven states that doesn’t have online voter registration. The deadline to register to vote in Texas is October 7, and the deadline to request an absentee ballot is October 25. In this episode, Sofia Vargas Karam walks through some of the difficulties of registering to vote in Texas. Voting resources: https://www.texastribune.org/2024/08/21/texas-voter-guide-2024-election/ https://www.aclutx.org/en/know-your-rights/know-your-rights-voting-rights#s2 https://lwvaustin.org/Voter-Registration#gsc.tab=0 – 512-451-6710 https://www.vote.org/am-i-registered-to-vote/ https://movetexas.org/ Read Sofia’s essay about her voting experience: https://civicsutexas.org/first-time-voter/…
1 ‘The system is overwhelmed’ | Fred Harris’ story, part two 1:05:47
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1:05:47In part two of this two-part series, Aislyn Gaddis looks at the larger context of the systems in place that allowed Fred Harris’ death, and similar tragedies, to happen – from the state of the Harris County Jail to the laws in place that contribute to the jail’s conditions.
1 Fearless Fred | Fred Harris’ story, part one 56:53
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56:53Fred Harris, a 19-year-old with special needs, was murdered in the Harris County Jail in 2021. Fred’s killer was sentenced to 50 years in prison, but Fred’s mother is still demanding justice for her son. She claims the justice system failed him. In part one of this two-part series, Aislyn Gaddis shares the story of Fred Harris’ life and death.…
1 How Kamala Harris’ campaign is impacting Texas voters 26:35
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26:35This summer has been historic as headlines filled with election updates dominate news feeds. But with updates flooding through, we wanted to slow down and talk about what one of the most recent events, specifically vice president Kamala Harris’s entry into the election, means for Texas. Host Sara Kinney talks to two Texas journalists, Abigail Rosenthal of Chron and James Barragán of the Texas Tribune, about their recent articles covering the election and what this election could mean for Texas as November gets closer. Resources: https://www.chron.com/culture/article/kamala-harris-megan-thee-stallion-19616331.php https://www.texastribune.org/2024/07/25/kamala-harris-texas-voters-black-indian-asian/ https://www.votetexas.gov/ https://vote.gov/…
1 The life and legacy of Sissy Farenthold 31:30
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31:30Many Texans may not have heard of Mary Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold. She was a legendary environmentalist in the state. She also ran for governor – twice – and was even a nominee for U.S. vice president. This episode focuses on Farenthold’s environmental work, with a focus on the creation of Mustang Island, an 18-mile stretch of beach that runs from Corpus Christi to Port Aransas. Athena Hawkins recounts the story of her impact within and beyond that stretch of beach.…
1 ‘They are supported, and they are loved’ | Queer Texas Ep. 4 51:13
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51:13Despite being a mostly conservative community, New Braunfels, Texas has become a safer space for LGBTQ+ people in recent years. In the final installment of Queer Texas, Heather Stewart shares the experiences of local LGBTQ+ high schoolers, discusses the city’s political climate and outlines the creation of New Braunfels’ pride events.…
1 ‘More rated G than Disney’ | Queer Texas Ep. 3 52:05
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52:05In May 2023, a family-friendly drag show at a New Braunfels, Texas church attracted protestors. In part three of Queer Texas, Heather Stewart talks to the pastor of Faith United Church of Christ about the protest and the fallout that followed. This episode also explores the roles that faith and religion play in the lives of three LGBTQ+ people in New Braunfels and the locals’ mixed responses to queer-affirming churches, drag shows and the city’s first queer-friendly bar.…
1 ‘Nothing was done’ | Queer Texas Ep. 2 46:04
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46:04After Cameron Wright confessed to assaulting Aliah Hernandez in 2014 in a New Braunfels, Texas hotel room, both the officer assigned to Aliah’s case and Aliah’s friends and family thought it was an open-and-shut case. But two grand juries declined to indict Wright. In part two of Queer Texas, Heather Stewart shares the rest of Aliah’s story. Aliah’s best friend shares her frustrations at the lack of indictment, and a legal professional weighs in on why the grand juries might have declined to indict. Resources: FBI anonymous tip form: https://tips.fbi.gov/ Matthew Shepard Foundation hate crime prevention resources: https://www.matthewshepard.org/resources/hate-crime-prevention-resources/ Equality Texas resources: https://www.equalitytexas.org/community-resources/ Comal County, helpful links for victims of crime: https://www.co.comal.tx.us/so/Victim-Services/Helpful%20Links%20Victim%20Services.pdf Lambda Legal help desk: https://lambdalegal.org/helpdesk/ San Antonio Gender Association: https://sagender.org/…
1 ‘She was left for dead’ | Queer Texas Ep. 1 33:31
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33:31In December 2014, Aliah Hernandez, a trans woman, told police she was assaulted after revealing her gender identity to a man whom she met up with at a hotel in New Braunfels, Texas. In the first episode of Queer Texas, a four-part “Forsaken” series that outlines the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in the mostly conservative city of New Braunfels, Heather Stewart shares Aliah’s story.…
1 The story behind the AMBER Alert system 47:12
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47:12Everyone’s familiar with AMBER Alert – the notifications sent out when a child is missing or kidnapped and in danger. But what many don’t know is that the system was created because of 9-year-old Amber Hagerman, who was abducted while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas in January 1996. Her body was found four days later. The tragedy rocked the North Texas community and led one citizen to ask what she could do to help, and the AMBER Alert system was born. As of Dec. 31, 2023, the AMBER Alert system has saved 1,200 children.…
1 ‘We’re witnessing history’ | On the ground at campus protests 51:53
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51:53This spring, protests and encampments materialized on college campuses across the United States. On campuses like Columbia University, the University of Southern California and the University of Texas at Austin, law enforcement has arrived to break up the protests, arresting dozens of students. Videos have shown officers shoving students and professors to the ground and using pepper spray and batons against protesters. In this episode, host Sara Kinney shares stories from student journalists who witnessed violence and were injured in their coverage of the protests.…
1 ‘I’m going to speak her into existence’ | Missing While Black, part two 39:01
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39:01In the second episode of this two-part series, Cristela Jones shares the stories of Brenda Moore and Pinkie Mae Davis-Herron, two of four Black women who went missing in Austin in 1976, and discusses “Missing White Woman Syndrome.”
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