On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle concludes the mini-series “Getting to the roots: Our hair has a story” with an insightful discussion featuring experts on Black hair appropriation and America’s beauty standards.
Bostin Christopher
Juneau Afternoon Producer, KTOO
Juneau Afternoon: Artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes solo exhibition “Honoring the Ordinary” opens at the Alaska State Museum
On this episode: “Honoring the Ordinary,” an exhibition of works by Dena’ina multidisciplinary artist Joel Isaak Łiq’a yes of Kenai, opens at the Alaska State Museum; Juneau Community Bands upcoming fall “Taku Winds” concert on Sat, Nov. 9; Juneau Audubon Society presents “Terns and Trivia” as part of its fall lecture series on Thu, Nov. 14, at 6:30 p.m.; Bug Rave 2024 featuring the band Magical America, Fri, Nov. 1 at 8:00 p.m. at the Alaskan Hotel & Bar; Juneau Ski Club annual ski sale is happening on Sat, Nov. 9.
Juneau Afternoon: Author John Straley honors wife in his new novel “Big Breath In”
On this episode: Former Alaska Writer Laureate John Straley on his new book “Big Breath In,” which pays homage to his wife and their shared investigative interests; Preview of the Girls on the Run Greater Alaska and Juneau Girl Scouts “Ghoul Empowerment” Halloween Fun Run, Sat, Nov. 2; Juneau Community Foundation and Bartlett Home Health & Hospice on hospice services in Juneau; Artist Fu Bao Hartle on his First Friday event at Kindred Post.
Juneau Afternoon: Author Ken Post, violinist Caitlin Warbelow, Tlingit & Haida CERT training, Juneau-Douglas City Museum
On this episode: Local author Ken Post will be doing a reading/book signing at Hearthside Books on Fri, Nov. 1, for his new short story collection “Greyhound Cowboy and Other Stories;” Opening preview with the Juneau-Douglas City Museum of “Alaska Wilderness Whispers” by Liyuan (Sunny) Zhang and “Scientific Illustration: Alaska Wildlife & Landscapes” by Olivia Raster; Tlingit & Haida’s upcoming November class from the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Preview of the upcoming Caitlin Warbelow concert (Mon, Nov. 4) and other November events, including First Friday, from the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part five
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle speaks with Alaskan hair care professionals about their experiences with textured hair.
Juneau Afternoon: American Red Cross, Waipuna, JDHS Ignite, Mudrooms
On this episode: Information on how to become a volunteer for the American Red Cross; Waipuna, the award-winning contemporary Hawaiian music trio, will perform on Sat, Oct. 26, at 7:00 p.m., as part of the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council “Golden Hour” series; Creepy Crawly Meet and Greet from JDHS IGNITE is happening Wed, Oct. 30, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Mudrooms, the live community story-telling event, is hosting a workshop on Sun, Nov. 3.
Juneau Afternoon: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel returns to Juneau with her memoir “Bright Eyes”
On this episode: Author Bridey Thelen-Heidel on her memoir “Bright Eyes” and her upcoming talks at Mendenhall Library and Hearthside Books; Halloween events and more with the CBJ Parks and Recreation Department; REACH on National Disability Employment Awareness Month and REACH’s Supported Employment Program; Rotary’s Youth Exchange Program has students visiting from Brazil, Argentina, and the Czech Republic.
Juneau Afternoon: Princess Sophia, “Love Letters,” Community Health Forum, Real Talk Walk/Run
On this episode: SS Princess Sophia remembrance is Fri, Oct. 25 at Noon at Evergreen Cemetery; Juneau Ghost Light Theatre to present “Love Letters” with rotating casts and directors starting Fri, Oct. 25; Cancer Connection is offering the Community Health Forum this Sat, Oct. 26; Updates from the Juneau Chamber of Commerce; Bartlett Beginnings team is sponsoring the third annual Real Talk Walk/Run on Sat, Oct. 26, at the Airport Trail.
Culture Rich Conversations: Getting to the roots, part four
On this episode of Culture Rich Conversations from Juneau’s Black Awareness Association, host Christina Michelle delves into a profound discussion about the textured hair journey from the perspective of Black women.
Juneau Afternoon: Filipino American History Month five-course celebration dinner; Halloween scavenger hunt and downtown trick-or-treat; Trinity Church cookie jar sale; SelfSong meditation class
On today’s program: In Bocca al Lupo is offering a five-course dinner celebration in honor of Filipino American History Month on Sat, Oct. 26; The Downtown Business Association is sponsoring a pumpkin scavenger hunt and trick-or-treat to celebrate Halloween; Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will hold a benefit and offer over 100 vintage ceramic cookie jars on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. ; Selfsong Meditation to offer a four-class course on meditation, which begins on Sat, Oct. 26.