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Fighting for District 72: STEM Opportunities, Overtime Pay & Representation with Rep. Curtis Travis | Th Advocate’s Chair Ep.18

admin2026-09-03T10:27:47-05:00

https://youtu.be/-ploOPMrZVQ 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 dive deep into: • The Black Belt STEM Camp: Creating life-changing flight, robotics, and science opportunities for over 200 rural [...]

State Rep. Ontario Tillman on Voting Rights, Data Centers & Alabama Politics | The Advocate’s Chair

2026-08-11T13:46:23-05:00

https://youtu.be/kB-8T_yGAZA 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 gerrymandering, and what the latest federal court rulings mean for the power of the Black vote in Alabama. Plus, we cover: 🔹 Recent Legislative [...]