Black Austin Matters

Basketball champion, entrepreneur and author Fran Harris talks with Lisa and Rich about what it means to be a champion, lessons her mother taught her about resilience, being part of the 1986 Women’s National Championship team at Texas, making the WNBA after retiring from basketball, and why coaching was never her calling. The post Fran Harris – Part 1 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

This season, Black Austin Matters continues to spotlight the voices shaping Austin’s culture, history, and future. You’ll hear from recording artist Mama Duke, a semifinalist on America’s Got Talent, Austin native and civic leader Eric Byrd, and entrepreneur and Longhorn legend Fran Harris, who helped lead the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team to a national championship in 1986. Black Austin Matters is a listener-supported production of KUT & KUTX Studios in Austin, Texas. You can support this podcast at supportthispodcast.org. The full transcript of this episode of Black Austin Matters is available on the KUT & KUTX Studio website. The transcript is also available as subtitles or captions on some podcast apps.The post Black Austin Matters Returns for Season 4 — Premiering Wednesday, May 6 appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In this episode of Black Austin Matters, Lisa and Rich sit down with Austin native Dr. Cheryl Clark-Brown, founder of Clark-Brown Family Care Clinic. Dr. Clark-Brown shares her inspiring journey into medicine, her deep-rooted passion for integrative healing, and her unwavering dedication to serving the community. She also offers heartfelt advice to the Black community on prioritizing self-care, explains why spending meaningful time with each patient is essential, highlights her favorite healing herbs, and names the travel destinations that help her recharge and stay grounded. The post Dr. Cheryl Clark-Brown appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Black Austin Matters, Lisa and Rich chat with Ballet Afrique founder and contemporary dancer China Smith. China takes us on a joyful stroll down memory lane, sharing what she loved about growing up in Austin and why her community means so much to her. She talks about how her time in the Bay Area shaped her, the music that moves her, and why movement is so important for our physical, emotional, and spiritual health — no dance skills required! She also emphasizes the importance of taking care of your body and shares her passion for a vegan lifestyle. The post China Smith appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

In the latest episode of Black Austin Matters, Lisa and Rich sit down with Talib Abdullahi, founder of the Black History Bike Ride. Talib shares his journey from growing up in Houston, including what it was like to have professional jazz musicians as parents, to making his way to Austin to attend the University of Texas. He talks about how his passion for history and cycling came together to spark the creation of the Black History Bike Ride. Talib also opens up about his plans to expand the tour to new cities, his love for documentary filmmaking, and how adding an MBA to his toolkit is helping him scale his vision and deepen the impact of his work. The post Talib Abdullahi appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.