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About andrewrhairston

Andrew Reginald Hairston is a Black socialist, civil rights attorney, writer, proud bisexual man, and doting uncle who divides his time almost equally between Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. He loves, fights for, and writes about Black people.

The Road to Socialism Through Schools

Posted on January 29, 2025 by andrewrhairston

I shared this essay during Harmony & Healing: National Day of Racial Healing Community Circle on January 28, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Socialism found me gradually throughout my twenties. Sure, I engaged in fights against the death penalty as a … Continue reading →

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Grateful that Sweet Potato Pie is included among these wonderful pieces.

Posted on December 28, 2024 by andrewrhairston
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Posted on November 27, 2024 by andrewrhairston
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Navigating Mistakes in Song and Protest

Posted on October 27, 2024 by andrewrhairston

I told this story for Voices of Change: Sharing Our Humanity Through Song and Storytelling in Austin, Texas on Saturday, October 26. 2024. In 2013, I sang triumphantly before at least one hundred people in downtown D.C. The brisk spring … Continue reading →

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Remarks Prepared for the Pilot Program of the University of Houston Law Center’s American Constitution Society Student Chapter – November 13, 2023

Posted on November 14, 2023 by andrewrhairston

Thank you, Justin, for that gracious introduction – and for inviting me to the University of Houston Law Center to deliver remarks this evening to the American Constitution Society – and the broader community.  I first must acknowledge that today … Continue reading →

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Making A Short Story – Betrayed Biking

Posted on June 13, 2023 by andrewrhairston

Betrayed Biking Draft – August 2022

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Beauty & Pain

Posted on December 31, 2022 by andrewrhairston

Another year concludes. 2022 seemingly brought every experience imaginable. It made me reflect deeply on the fullness of this journey — its beauty & its pain. It’s sitting in a beautiful interfaith service and grappling with the persistence of a … Continue reading →

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Reflections on Electoral Organizing

Posted on August 22, 2022 by andrewrhairston

This piece first appeared on Red Fault, Austin DSA’s blog, on August 21, 2022. The evening of Tuesday, March 1, 2022 grew increasingly somber as the hours passed by. With the expert coordination of Austin DSA, my campaign collaborated with … Continue reading →

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Austin, Texas

Posted on June 6, 2022 by andrewrhairston

Reflections on falling in love with Austin, Texas Continue reading →

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Cascading Grief

Posted on May 3, 2022 by andrewrhairston

For James Robinson, 1987-2022. For millions of Black people across history. I learned of James’ death on an elevated portion of I-35 near downtown Austin. Up to that point, being suspended from the ground matched the mood of the evening. … Continue reading →

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