Today on Texas Standard, we have a variety of stories to share with you. Black farmers in Texas are receiving support from a nonprofit organization to increase their numbers, as they currently make up only 2% of all U.S. farmers. Researchers from Florida’s Nova Southeastern University and Texas A&M University Corpus Christi are working on a conservation project to protect endangered coral by relocating 300 coral fragments to the Texas coast. This initiative, known as “Operation Coral Rescue,” is being carried out at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies.
Additionally, have you heard of the ‘Honey Island General Store’? A folk song by the band Little Mazarn now has a captivating video that accompanies it. In other news, a Caddo artist has made a return to the Dallas Museum of Art, showcasing three new pieces after a shocking incident in 2022 where priceless artworks were destroyed.
Comedian Sheng Wang, originally from Houston, is preparing for a homecoming tour after the success of his Netflix standup special, “Sweet and Juicy.” He has received recognition on multiple best comedian lists and is excited to bring his comedy back to where it all began. Furthermore, meet Texas musician Jon Muq, who hails from Uganda and now calls Austin home. His debut album, “Flying Away,” blends Ugandan and Western sounds, with production from Black Keys guitarist Dan Auerbach.
In the realm of photojournalism, Texas-based visual journalist Tamir Kalifa was honored with the Heising-Simons Foundation’s American Mosaic Photojournalism Prize for his coverage of communities affected by gun violence, including in Uvalde. If you appreciate the reporting provided by Texas Standard, please consider making a donation to support their work on their website. Your contribution helps sustain the quality journalism found on Texas Standard and KUT.org. Thank you for supporting independent journalism.
