On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle continues the compelling mini-series, “Getting to the roots: Our hair has a story.” This time, the textured hair journey is explored from the male perspective.
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Juneau Afternoon: Andy on the Town with Lou Logan, Inupiaq qayak maker, plus live music and a preview of 50 Fest with George Kuhar, Rrains, Wordplay, and The Rain Dogs
On today’s program: Andy Kline interviews Lou Logan at the Alaska State Museum. Lou has been building an Inupiaq qayak over the last several months, and he will speak on his journey on Indigenous People’s Day, Monday, Oct. 14; Live music and a preview of 50 Fest, the KTOO 50th Anniversary Celebration happening on Sat, Oct. 12, with George Kuhar, Rrains, Wordplay, and The Rain Dogs; KTOO board president Eliska Champagne-Veselka and KTOO general manager Justin Shoman talk about celebrating 50 years as the foundation and future of KTOO.
Juneau Afternoon: Tlingit & Haida share new details on Alaska Native eligibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act
On this episode: Tlingit & Haida begins a monthly update segment on Juneau Afternoon and discusses Alaska Native eligibility under the Marine Mammal Protection Act; Breast Cancer Awareness Month information from Bartlett Regional Hospital and the local chapter of the International Firefighters Association; The Juneau Nordic Ski Team season begins soon and is looking for skiers; The USDA Forest Service visits to share details about the 14,000 ornaments created by Alaskans and the kick-off of this year’s tour for the Capitol Christmas Tree.
Songwriters on Songwriters: Marian Call and Alex Kotlarsz
Alex Kotlarsz chats with Marian Call about her career and music on this episode of Songwriters on Songwriters. Marian plays live on the Red Carpet Stage in Studio 2K, and Alex and Marian deep dive into some of Marian’s early and most recognizable tracks.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part two
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle dives deeper into the Black community in Alaska and the unique relationship between Black culture and textured hair.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part one
On this episode, 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.