Press
Houston Public Media Launches Local Multi-Media Collaboration Around The Black Church
Posted on · HPM, University of Houston and KTSU Produce Series of Original Programming The Black Church in Houston
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Business
Houston’s Soon-To-Open Innovation Hub Puts Focus On Diversity In Tech
Posted on · The Ion is partnering with two organizations to accelerate minority-owned start-ups.
Houston Matters
Thursday’s Houston Matters: Halliburton’s Plans To Mitigate Financial Losses, And Making Newsrooms More Diverse (Aug. 13, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: How Halliburton is planning to mitigate the economic damage caused by tanking oil prices, how to make newsrooms more diverse, and a look at the new documentary Boys State.
Business
In Gentrifying 5th Ward, One Developer Makes A Pitch To Former Residents
Posted on · Real estate investor Chris Senegal’s townhomes target young professionals who care about the community.
Business
The Houston PR Firm Helping Companies Struggling To Tackle The Current Social Justice Climate
Posted on · Etched Communication specializes in culturally inclusive public relations and has seen increased demand in the wake of the recent anti-racism protest.
Harris County
Study Gives Harris County Failing Grade On Diversity In Contracting
Posted on · Minority- and women-owned businesses receive only 9% of Harris County's contracts, despite representing 28% of the market, according to a new study.
Press
A Message from Lisa Shumate
Posted on · Our commitment to our community.
Houston Matters
Houston’s Economy Is Diversified Enough To Handle The Latest Oil Bust…Right?
Posted on · Texas Monthly writer Evan Mintz says Houston still isn't prepared for another prolonged oil and gas industry bust.
Local
Five Houston Museums Aim To Increase Diversity In Governing Boards
Posted on · The “Facing Change” program by the American Alliance of Museums will help the institutions improve their connections with the communities they serve.
inDepth
As Houston’s South Asian Population Grows, So Does The Popularity Of Cricket
Posted on · The new Prairie View cricket complex will reportedly be the largest in the United States.
Houston Matters
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.
Houston Matterss
Full Show: HISD’s Superintendent Search, And A Near-Fatal Spacewalk (Jan. 17, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We preview tonight's HISD board meeting and learn what community members want in their next superintendent. We examine why so few minorities are head coaches. And we learn about a spacewalk that went awry.
inDepth
Meet The Judges Of Harris County “Black Girl Magic”
Posted on · Earlier this month, 19 African-American women took the oath of office as Harris County judges, setting a new record for diversity on the bench.
Houston Matters
Conference Aims To Improve Teacher Diversity
Posted on · We learn about a conference in Houston aimed at improving the diversity of teachers.
News
Local Religious Leaders Ask For Politicians To Stop Using Hateful Language
Posted on · After a week of violence, Houston faith leaders ask politicians to stop using language that encourages hate.