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Black Lives Texas

A podcast from the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis at UT Austin

Black Lives Texas is a podcast by the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis at UT Austin, also known as IUPRA. Hosted by Ricardo Lowe and Tracie Lowe this series discusses the impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable
Latest Episode6/26/2020

The Digital Divide and Education Inequity

Season 1, Ep. 3
In the final episode of the series, Ricardo and Tracie speak with local leaders and community organizers about how access to technology during the pandemic has highlighted existing inequities in education. They also discuss what classrooms might look like in the Fall, and how the public can get involved and have a say in Austin's educational future. Follow IUPRA:https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/Music by Upper RealityResources: https://www.austinisd.org/board/superintendent-searchhttps://projects.statesman.com/news/economic-mobility/
6/19/2020

Food Insecurity and Inequities Highlighted by COVID-19

Season 1, Ep. 2
Part two of a series exploring how COVID-19 has impacted vulnerable communities in Austin, hosts Tracie and Ricardo investigate food insecurity; from how families are impacted to state, city, and school district partnerships required to support families in need. COVID-19 continues to highlight where inequities already exist. This episode considers what can be learned from the situation and how systems can be improved.AISD Meal Resources https://www.austinisd.org/covid19/mealsEmail us your thoughts or voice memos: blacklivestexaspodcast@gmail.comLearn more about IUPRAhttps://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/
6/12/2020

Stress from COVID and its Impact on Education

Season 1, Ep. 1
In the premiere episode of Black Lives Texas, hosts Tracie and Ricardo talk with community members about how they are dealing with the added stress of COVID-19 during the end of the school year. They also check-in with Dr. Stephanie Hawley, Chief Equity Officer for the Austin Independent School District, to discuss the handling of new obstacles, anticipatedfuture changes, and lessons learned.Learn more about IUPRA:https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/Music by Upper Reality:https://upperreality.bandcamp.com/
5/25/2020

Trailer: Black Lives Texas

Black Lives Texas is looking to include your voice in the conversation around COVID-19 and education in Texas. Hear what some of the community is saying and let us know how you and your family is coping with distance learning. Email: blacklivestexaspodcast@gmail.com send us a voice memo or email us with your thoughts. Black Lives Texas is a project by the Institute for Urban Policy Research and Analysis from UT Austin. Learn more: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/iupra/ Music by Upper Realityhttps://www.instagram.com/upperreality/