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Tag: black history month

Town Square

What is the origin of Black History Month?

Lisa Rosborough

Posted on February 17, 2022 · Experts talk about how and why Black History Month came to be and the importance of acknowledging achievement of African Americans at every opportunity possible.

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Town Square

Exploring The Evolution Of Gospel Music And Celebrating Houston’s Gospel Heritage

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 9, 2021 · What is Houston's role in the history of gospel music? A local scholar and a music expert discuss. Plus, we continue to keep you informed about COVID in Greater Houston with updates on variants.

Tags black history month Charles Hudson COVID gospel Jason Oby jill weatherhead Lift Up Your Hearts: Houston's Gospel Heritage vaccines variants

Press

Houston Public Media Launches Local Multi-Media Collaboration Around The Black Church

Kori Lee

Posted on February 5, 2021 · HPM, University of Houston and KTSU Produce Series of Original Programming The Black Church in Houston

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Press

Houston Public Media to Lead Broadcast of the State of BLACK TEXAS Event

Kori Lee

Posted on January 20, 2021 · Houston Public Media will broadcast the Houston Defender Network’s State of BLACK TEXAS event on News 88.7 (NPR for Greater Houston) Feb. 11 and Feb. 28.

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Arts & Culture

7 Places To See African American Art In Houston

Daniela Benites, HPM Intern

Posted on February 11, 2020 · 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

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 10, 2020 · 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.

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Arts & Culture

15 Ways To Celebrate African American History Month in Houston

Haya Panjwani, HPM Intern

Posted on February 5, 2020 · Get the most out of this year’s Black History Month with film, plays, panels and much more in the Houston area.

Tags African American History Month arts black history month houston

Classical Classroom

Classical Classroom, Episode 191: Talkin’ About the Blues (Dialogues) with Rachel Barton Pine

Todd Hulslander

Posted on February 4, 2019 · RBP’s project to bring attention to black composers has been 15 years in the making.

Tags African American composers black history month Blues Dialogues Music by Black Composers Rachel Barton Pine

Houston Matters

What Was Life Like for Freed Slaves in Houston After The Civil War?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on August 13, 2018 · Houston Matters learns about the challenges of life in Greater Houston for freed slaves after the Civil War.

Tags 13th Amendment black history month confederacy history reconstruction San Jacinto College slavery Social Sciences Steven Deyle Yvonne Frear

Black History Month

Video: What Inspired Stanley Nelson To Make The Documentary “Tell Them We Are Rising”?

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on February 17, 2018 · The film airs February 19 on Houston Public Media TV 8.

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Houston Matters

What Was Life Like For Freed Slaves In Houston After The Civil War?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on February 15, 2018 · Houston Matters learns about the challenges of life in Greater Houston for freed slaves after the Civil War.

Tags 13th Amendment black history month confederacy history reconstruction San Jacinto College slavery Social Sciences Steven Deyle Yvonne Frear

Black History Month

WATCH: The Legacy Of Prairie View A&M

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on February 12, 2018 · This is one of the oldest public universities in Texas

Tags black history month Prairie View A&M

Black History Month

WATCH: The Legacy Of Texas Southern University

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on February 11, 2018 · When established, it was the only public higher learning institution for African Americans within Houston's city limits

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Black History Month

WATCH: Mayor Sylvester Turner On What It Means To Be African American Today

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on February 10, 2018 · "Life will knock you down, but you learn how to get back up."

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Black History Month

FEBRUARY TV LISTINGS: Celebrating African-American Innovators Of Yesterday And Change Makers Of Today

Tomeka Weatherspoon

Posted on February 5, 2018 · Tune in to Houston Public Media TV 8 throughout the month.

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