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Despite Cerebral Palsy, Comedian Maysoon Zayid Never Thought She Was Different
Posted on · She talks about growing up disabled and Muslim ahead of her Feb. 8 event with Asia Society Texas Center.
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Houston Matters
Wednesday’s Show: Prepping For The Primaries, The Week In Politics, And Houston’s Classic Restaurants (Feb. 5, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: Issues of electronic voting security in advance of the Texas primaries, our weekly political roundup, the best classic Houston restaurants, and a conversation with comedian Maysoon Zayid.
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NEXT QUESTION (Ep 16): Comedian Maysoon Zayid, Dancer Edin Jusuframic, The 2081 Project, Reviews Of The Rhythm Section & Beanpole, Plus, Mattiel With “The Air Near My Fingers.”
Posted on · On this episode, we visit with actress, comedian, and activist Maysoon Zayid; discuss Sweden's Melodifestivalen with famed dancer Edin Jusuframic; welcome back Mattiel with a cover of The White Stripes' "The Air Near My Fingers", and our Pop Culture Conclave once again reconvenes- Dustin Chase, Justin McKee & Eddie Robinson.
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10-Year-Old Immigrant With Cerebral Palsy Released
Posted on · The ACLU and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said in statements Friday that Rosa Maria Hernandez was allowed to return to her family