Brandi Waller-Pace, the organizer and visionary behind Fort Worth's African American Roots Festival, joins us in the studio. She shares her motive for bringing such a curated experience to the city and how Fort Worth can be a destination for art and music that uplifts marginalized voices. As usual, we go through our short stories, wins, and losses!
SHORT STORY #1: Measles Outbreak: Where is our Health Director Brian Byrd?
- Tarrant County is preparing for measles: " Moderate to high likelihood of a case here
- Nate Schatzline Tempertantrum Attacking Bud Kennedy
- Nate Schatzline dangerous propaganda celebrating anti-vaxxers during a Measles outbreak in Texas
- Brian Byrd weak response to Measles
SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth proposes urban rail system emanating from downtown
SHORT STORY #3: Tarrant County Sheriff's son arrested in Arlington, accused of soliciting a minor
BIG STORY: Brandi Waller-Pace and the Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival: March 15th
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👍 Community Events
👎 The process for signing up to speak against vouchers
EJ:
👍 FWAAM FEST
👎 G$ Lil Ronnie
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