Sumter Social
Sumter Social
Podcast Description
This is not just a podcast, it’s a love letter filled with stories to the community of the Blackbelt region. Sumter Social” uses storytelling to create a platform for community engagement and appreciation of Sumter County’s heritage. Sumter Social focuses on amplifying diverse voices and narratives to create a deeper connection between Sumter County and the rest of the South.
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The podcast focuses on themes such as community engagement, educational experiences, and local heritage, with episodes like 'How School Choice Chose Luke Goldman' exploring student perspectives and 'The Story of School Choice: How the University Charter School came to Livingston' delving into the inception and impact of local educational institutions. It emphasizes the importance of diverse narratives and connections within and beyond Sumter County.
This is not just a podcast, it’s a love letter filled with stories to the community of the Blackbelt region. Sumter Social” uses storytelling to create a platform for community engagement and appreciation of Sumter County’s heritage. Sumter Social focuses on amplifying diverse voices and narratives to create a deeper connection between Sumter County and the rest of the South.
In this episode of Sumter Social, host Amanda Gilliland chats with Dee Outlaw — longtime sports fixture, UWA Athletic Director, and proud LU graduate — about his decades-long connection to athletics in Livingston. Dee reflects on his journey from student to Sports Information Director, and now in his leadership role, shaping the next generation of student-athletes.From his personal Mount Rushmore of LU/UWA greats to stories that span generations of student achievement, Dee shares memories showing how deep the roots of community pride run in Sumter County sports. Whether you love college athletics or enjoy hometown hero stories, this episode is a winning listen.This project is supported by the Alabama Humanities Alliance, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Alabama Humanities Alliance or the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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