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The State of Racial Equity In The United States

Posted on January 27, 2021 · President Biden's executive actions aim to advance racial equity for communities that have been impacted by systemic racism.

Houston Matters

How Do We Decide Whose Stories Get Told in History Class?

Posted on May 2, 2014 · Last month,Â theÂ Houston school board voted unanimouslyÂ to support teaching Mexican-American history and culture to more high school students. The resolution means the stateâs largest school district wants the Texas Education Agency to include this kind of cultural class in the stateâs new graduation plan. HISD Superintendent Terry Grier said in a statement that […]

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FBI raid on Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is the first in presidential history

Posted on August 9, 2022 · The FBI execution of the search warrant at Donald Trump’s Mar-A-Lago resort in Florida is said to be unprecedented. Why is this happening now? We talk with local, national legal and political experts on what led to this and what the agents were actually looking for.

Criminal Justice

Do police officers view themselves differently as public perception of them changes?

Posted on July 25, 2022 · Many Americans feel that the police stand between order and chaos. Yet the massive failure by law enforcement in Uvalde may change how the public views police and how police view themselves.

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Flooding and pollution in minority communities, and the impact of minority-owned businesses (June 30, 2022)

Posted on June 30, 2022 · On Thursday's show: Increased flooding across the country is exposing more people to industrial waste, especially those in minority communities. Plus, a new report examines the impact of minority-owned businesses on the region's economy. And a Houston teacher is honored at the Tony Awards.

School shooting

Officers in Uvalde were ready with guns, shields and tools — but not clear orders

Posted on June 21, 2022 · The Texas Tribune has reviewed law enforcement transcripts and footage that federal and state investigators are examining after the May 24 tragedy.

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How Do We Decide Whose Stories Get Told in History Class?

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