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‘Lost Children Archive’ Is A Meditation On Family, And Children Detained At The Border
Posted on · Writer Valeria Luiselli talks about her latest novel ahead of a Feb. 26 Houston event.
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Book Chronicles Unsung ‘Saints In The Struggle’ For Civil Rights
Posted on · Dr. Jonathan Chism explains why many members of the Church of God in Christ chose to get involved in the Civil Rights movement, despite the stance of their denomination.
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Dave Williams Discusses ‘Defying Limits’ To Become An Astronaut
Posted on · In his new memoir, the former Canadian astronaut discusses his career in space, in medicine, and in underwater exploration.
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Novel Explores A Family’s Story Of Love, Loss, And Rebirth
Posted on · Houston Writer Dawn Adams Cole discusses her debut novel, Drops of Cerulean.
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Author: Carter Administration Is Most Underappreciated Of The Last Century
Posted on · Former Carter adviser Stuart Eizenstat discusses his book, President Carter: The White House Years.
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A Young Woman Explores Her Family Heritage – And Secrets
Posted on · Alex Temblador discusses her novel, Secrets of the Casa Rosada.
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How Can You Have Racism Without Racists?
Posted on · Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva explains how racist practices persist in modern times.
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How Did Famous Philosophers Promote Racism In America?
Posted on · A new book examines the ideologies of Adam Smith, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke and how they perpetuated racist ideas and inequalities.
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HGO’s Patrick Summers Delves Into The Spirituality Of Art
Posted on · Summers, the artistic and musical director of the Houston Grand Opera, explores the subject in his book, The Spirit of This Place.
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How A Houston Attorney Unearthed A Conspiracy To Murder An American Spy
Posted on · Michael Pullara discusses his book, The Spy Who Was Left Behind, about the murder of Freddie Woodruff.
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Author James Anderson Discusses ‘Lullaby Road’ And Its Everyday Hero
Posted on · The writer talks about his latest novel and Ben Jones, its "everyday hero" protagonist.
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Educator Offers Simple Tips And Exercises To Improve Problem-Solving
Posted on · Edward Burger, president of Southwestern University, discusses his new new book, Making Up Your Own Mind: Thinking Effectively through Creative Puzzle-Solving.
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Should The U.S. Pay Ransoms To Free Kidnapped Journalists?
Posted on · Joel Simon of the Committee to Protect Journalists examines America’s policy against paying ransoms in his book We Want to Negotiate.
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Book Hopes To Dispel Myths About Vaccines And Autism
Posted on · Dr. Peter Hotez discusses his book, Vaccines Did Not Cause Rachel’s Autism, which combines his medical expertise with his personal experience raising his daughter.
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Project Row Houses Marks 25 Years Of ‘Collective Creative Actions’
Posted on · The organization’s Eureka Gilkey and Ryan Dennis explain how the project has affected the Third Ward and how it’s expanded over the years.