Arts & Culture
7 Places To See African American Art In Houston
Posted on · Explore galleries and museums, or take in some music during this African American History Month.
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Arts & Culture
City Hall Photo Exhibit Celebrates Houston’s Fourth Ward
Posted on · An acclaimed local photographer’s work is on display at City Hall, reflecting on the past and present of a Houston neighborhood, while also honoring Black History Month.
Arts & Culture
15 Ways To Celebrate African American History Month in Houston
Posted on · Get the most out of this year’s Black History Month with film, plays, panels and much more in the Houston area.
Classical Classroom
Classical Classroom, Episode 191: Talkin’ About the Blues (Dialogues) with Rachel Barton Pine
Posted on · RBP’s project to bring attention to black composers has been 15 years in the making.
Houston Matters
What Was Life Like for Freed Slaves in Houston After The Civil War?
Posted on · Houston Matters learns about the challenges of life in Greater Houston for freed slaves after the Civil War.
Black History Month
Video: What Inspired Stanley Nelson To Make The Documentary “Tell Them We Are Rising”?
Posted on · The film airs February 19 on Houston Public Media TV 8.
Houston Matters
What Was Life Like For Freed Slaves In Houston After The Civil War?
Posted on · Houston Matters learns about the challenges of life in Greater Houston for freed slaves after the Civil War.
Black History Month
WATCH: The Legacy Of Prairie View A&M
Posted on · This is one of the oldest public universities in Texas
Black History Month
WATCH: The Legacy Of Texas Southern University
Posted on · When established, it was the only public higher learning institution for African Americans within Houston's city limits
Black History Month
WATCH: Mayor Sylvester Turner On What It Means To Be African American Today
Posted on · "Life will knock you down, but you learn how to get back up."
Black History Month
FEBRUARY TV LISTINGS: Celebrating African-American Innovators Of Yesterday And Change Makers Of Today
Posted on · Tune in to Houston Public Media TV 8 throughout the month.
News
Powerful Look At Black Colleges And Universities Coming Next Month
Posted on · Tune into Houston Public Media's Facebook page on Friday, January 12 at 7 p.m. for a live stream panel discussion featuring Tell Them We Are Rising filmmaker Stanley Nelson
Texas Originals
Civil Leader Norris Wright Cuney
Posted on · He was born a slave, but through education and hard work, became a civic and political force in the years following Reconstruction.
Arts & Culture
Hidden Gems In The Courthouse: A Celebration Of Black History Month
Posted on · In a peculiar petition filed in 1861, Bob Allen, a free black man, sued to become a slave and choose a master.
Classical 91.7
Houston Music Highlights: Week Of February 22nd, 2016
Posted on · A preview of the Houston Music Highlights airing on Classical 91.7 this week.