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The Advocate's Chair

The Advocates Chair is a new podcast by Black Alabamians for Education, spotlighting the voices, stories, and solutions that center Black students in Alabama’s education system.

Podcast · By Black Alabamians for Education · American English · Official site

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Sep 3, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 3, 2026

    Fighting for District 72: STEM Opportunities, Overtime Pay & Representation with Rep. Curtis Travis (opens the original)

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    Welcome back to The Advocate's Chair! In this special sit-down episode in Tuscaloosa, host Neonta travels directly into the living room of Alabama State Representative Curtis Travis (District 72), alongside his beloved rescue dogs, Emma and Mila. Rep. Travis opens up about his journey from growing up in Hale County and serving as an assistant pastor and 21-year veteran leader with the Alabama Education Association, to navigating the halls of the State House in Montgomery. In this episode, we div

  2. Episode · Aug 13, 2026

    Gerrymandering, Digital IDs & Education: Breaking Down AL Politics with State Rep. Ontario Tillman (opens the original)

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    Welcome back to The Advocate's Chair! On this episode, host Neonta Williams (Black Alabamians for Education) travels to her hometown of Gadsden, Alabama, for a powerful conversation with State Representative Ontario Tillman (District 56).Filmed live in front of an amazing audience at This is It Number One Barbecue, Fish, and More, we dive deep into the most pressing issues impacting Alabamians today. Rep. Tillman breaks down the recent special sessions, the difference between redistricting and g

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