Austin ParksCast

Author: Austin Parks Foundation

Welcome to the Austin ParksCast by Austin Parks Foundation. If you're passionate about the parks, trails and green spaces in Austin, Texas, you're in the right place. We tackle important topics and talk about all things parks! Season 3 will begin mid-February 2022! All 26 episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 are available now on your favorite podcast platforms. Leave us a voice message at anchor.fm/austinparkscast. We might even play your message on the show! Learn more about Austin Parks Foundation and the work we do to improve parks for every Austinite at austinparks.org!
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S3E3 Parks In Perspective: A Conversation with Javier Wallace from Black Austin Tours
Episode 3
Tuesday, 26 April, 2022

Welcome back to the Austin ParksCast! Our guest for today’s episode is Javier Wallace. Javier is a native Austinite with deep roots in Central Texas. His family has been here since the early 1830s - that’s almost 200 years of stories and lived experiences! He completed his Doctorate in Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin in 2019 and is the founder of Black Austin Tours. He is also the co-founder of AfroLatinx Travel and Black Packas. He’s been featured on ESPN’s Longhorn Network, Travel + Leisure magazine, the Travel Channel, received the highest reviews for “best storytelling” in Austin through Air BnB experiences, and more. Javier founded Black Austin Tours in 2019 out of his love for history and storytelling. He offers folks the opportunity to learn about the vibrant history of Austin’s Black community through seasonal and virtual tours. His tours highlight historical landmarks, Black-owned businesses, and the People of African descent who played an integral part in Austin’s development since the establishment of the city in 1839 and before. Our conversation is centered on how parks and public spaces have played an important role in the history of Austin’s Black community. It was a pleasure to have the opportunity to listen and learn from Javier, and I’m excited for y’all to be able to do the same.