Bostin Christopher

In this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle explores the Black community in Alaska and the unique relationship between Black culture and textured hair.

In part two of this series, Christina interviews a mother who, despite not having textured hair herself, is navigating the textured hair journey with her child. She shares her experiences from the beginning of her child’s hair journey to their current status, discussing the various ups and downs encountered along the way.

Christina Michelle hosts the conversation. Culture Rich Conversations airs Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast.

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On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle kicks off season five with an update on the past summer in the Black community here in Juneau. Then, the show begins a new mini-series about African Americans in Alaska and their relationship with their hair. 

After a summer packed with activities, Christina Michelle returns to Culture Rich Conversations to unveil the new CRC team, an updated season schedule, and a fresh perspective on discussions about Black Alaskans and textured hair.

Christina Michelle hosts the conversation. Culture Rich Conversations airs Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK and is rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. You can Listen online or subscribe to the podcast.

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On today’s program:

• Live music with the Muskeg Collective performing Sat, Oct. 5 at the Goldtown
  
  
• Chilkat weavers to host a drop-in tassel-making workshop at the Alaska State Museum as part of Protection: Adaptation and Resistance
  
  
• Preview of the Juneau Audubon Society speaker series beginning Thu, Oct. 10
  
  
• Mudrooms “Bones” storytelling, Tue, Oct. 8, with beneficiary Juneau Ghost Light Theatre
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

On today’s program:

• Alaska Entrepreneurship Week to host a mixer in Juneau on Tue, Oct. 8 at Amalga Distillery
  
  
• SHI Lecture Series spotlight with Jason Briner on his talk “Waking Up from the Last Ice Age” scheduled for Tue, Oct. 8
  
  
• SE Alaska Parkinson Disease Education Day is Fri, Oct. 11
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

On this episode:

• Author Marc Cameron’s newest novel “Bad River” – another in his Arliss Cutter series about a U.S. Marshall and their adventures in Alaska
  
  
• First Friday artist Summer A.H. Christiansen at Kindred Post
  
  
• Juneau Ghost Light Theatre presents “Golden Age Cabaret” this Saturday, Oct. 5
  
  
• Arts Round-Up with the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

On today’s episode:

• The 2024 SREC (Southeast Regional Eldercare Coalition) Summit: Connecting the Community will be held at the Centennial Hall Convention Center from September 30 to October 2, 2024.
  
  
• SEARHC is sponsoring Movetober, a free physical activity campaign designed to make staying active easy and accessible for everyone in Southeast Alaska.
  
  
• Juneau Garden Club’s Share the Harvest community potluck is on Saturday, Sept. 28.
  
  
• Updates from Juneau Parks and Recreation and Juneau Public Libraries.
  
  

Bostin Christopher hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.