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Black Austin Matters

Black Austin Matters

Written by: KUT & KUTX Studios Richard J. Reddick Lisa B. Thompson
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What really matters to Black Austinites?2026 KUT & KUTX Studios | Moody College of Communication Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Kyra Newton

    Kyra Newton
    Aug 12 2026

    At just 15 years old, community organizer Kyra Newton testified at the Texas Capitol in support of the CROWN Act. Now, as the youngest guest to appear on Black Austin Matters, she joins Lisa and Rich to share how she found her voice as an organizer, the story behind the nonprofit Beyond Boundaries that she […]

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Eric Byrd

    Eric Byrd
    Jul 8 2026

    Civic strategist, native Austinite, and community leader Eric Byrd sits down with Lisa and Rich to reflect on growing up in Austin, why he believes being of service is his life’s purpose, the lasting impact of positive male role models, the importance of men coming together to support one another, how brilliance can be found […]

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    59 mins
  • Fran Harris – Part 2

    Fran Harris – Part 2
    Jun 3 2026

    Lisa and Rich continue their conversation with basketball champion, commentator, author and entrepreneur Fran Harris. Fran reflects on what inspired her entrepreneurial journey, the vision behind launching her own basketball league, and how the loss of her mother profoundly reshaped her perspective on life. The full transcript of this episode of Black Austin Matters is […]

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    1 hr
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