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Why Aren’t There More Minority Head Coaches?
Posted on · Research suggests minority players have historically been steered away from playing positions on the field that are a pipeline to careers in coaching.
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How Black Athletes Have Shaped The Olympics, And How The Olympics Shaped Black Athletes
Posted on · We learn about the stories, accomplishments, and challenges of African Americans in the Olympics from nine-time gold medalist Carl Lewis and Dr. Billy Hawkins from the University of Houston’s Department of Health and Human Performance.
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Full Show: African Americans At The Olympics, And Political Roundup (Feb. 14, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Educators are gathering in Houston to discuss how to better engage Latinos in STEM fields. Then, we examine the stories of African Americans at the Olympic games. Plus, our political experts discuss the latest news. And we meet skiing enthusiasts in the Bayou City.
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How Much Of An Emotional Boost Are The Astros Giving Houston After Harvey?
Posted on · In addition to occasionally connecting strangers, how else could sports -- including the Astros' current World Series run -- benefit Houston socially?
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Full Show: Political Roundup, And The Intangible Benefits Of The World Series (Oct. 25, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Astros President Reid Ryan discusses the World Series. Our experts discuss the latest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas. And what kinds of intangible benefits could a city like Houston gain from its baseball team making the World Series?