It’s our last episode before summer break. Will you sign our yearbook? We have interviews about Juneteenth, the Electoral College and the UNT System Shared Core Values.

In this episode:

• The hosts discuss Scott’s recovery progress and the sole finalist to become UNT’s next president.
• An interview with food writer and UNT history Ph.D. student Deah Berry-Mitchell about her research on Black Texan foodways to learn more about Juneteenth food traditions. She also shared that she’s lending her historical expertise on exciting new projects under development — including the National Juneteenth Museum planned for Fort Worth. Learn more about the National Juneteenth Museum at thenjm.org. (2:30-34:00)
• In part two of our Democracy Primer series, we talk to Associate Professor of Political Science Gloria Cox to learn more about the Electoral College. (34:10-55:34)
• We spoke to one of the organizers of the first annual Values Summit to talk about UNT System’s Shared Core Values. (55:35-1:10:09)
• Q&A: The hosts discuss which Value is most meaningful to them. Share your stories by emailing us at podcast@unt.edu or calling 443-684-2779. (1:10:10-1:12:46)

Helpful links:

Follow our Podcast

⁠Transcripts⁠

Join the Conversation

• Email us at podcast@unt.edu
• Call us at 940-565-4341
• Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial or on Instagram @UNT

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/message