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New Effort To Grow Pipeline of Latino Leaders in Education Launches in Houston
Posted on · Half of all students in Greater Houston are Latino, compared to only 2 percent of board members for local education nonprofits.
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Houston Business Community Wants to Improve its Diversity
Posted on · Houston’s largest and most influential business group has launched an effort to increase diversity in its member companies.
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Houston Symphony Strives for Diversity in a Majority White, Low-Turnover Industry
Posted on · Major orchestras in America have mostly white musicians, according an industry-wide study. We take a look at how the Symphony is trying to redirect a pattern set by barriers within the industry.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Diversity at the Symphony, And Celebrities and Politics (Sept. 25, 2018)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We discuss the significance of a new Coca Cola plant in Houston. We examine the Houston Symphony's efforts to be more diverse. We discuss whether celebrities and athletes should speak out on politics. We learn about a new documentary on organ transplants that features Houston. And a photographer talks about his portraits of the homeless.
Arts & Culture
Festival Showcasing Black Classical Musicians Comes to University of Houston
Posted on · The Charleston-based “Colour of Music Festival” travels to only three cities in the country, and this year Houston is one of them.
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Natural Disasters Widen Racial Wealth Gap, Rice Researchers Find
Posted on · Whites on average gain, minorities lose wealth after disasters
Arts & Culture
The Texas Music Festival At UH Is Paving The Way For Diversity In Classical Music
Posted on · The long-time festival attracts top young musicians from around world to Houston, enriching our present and future music scene.
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Latinos To Overtake Non-Hispanic Whites As Texas’ Largest Population Group By 2022, Census Data Projects
Posted on · The demographic shift has political implications for the state as a whole and for Harris County in particular
Houston Matters
Full Show: METRO’s Autonomous Bus, And Diversity Of The Houston Dynamo (April 27, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about a new autonomous shuttle bus METRO is rolling out. We take a closer look at the international makeup of the Houston Dynamo. And our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Houston Matters
Survey: Flooding Rises To Rival Traffic As Houstonians’ Greatest Concern
Posted on · While traffic remains the biggest concern of Houstonians, the 37th annual Houston Area Survey indicates flooding is quickly becoming number two.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Gymnast Lawsuit, And Comedy In The Era Of Political Correctness (April 19, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn about lawsuits filed in Harris County against former USA Gymnastics team doctor Larry Nassar. Then, we learn about efforts to engage more minorities and the economically disadvantaged in becoming "makers." And Houston-area comedians discuss how to still be funny in a more politically correct world.
Houston Matters
DiverseCity: The Surprise Of Houston’s Multi-Culturalism
Posted on · A Houston resident talks about being surprised by the city's diversity.
Houston Matters
DiverseCity: The Importance Of Spending Time With People Who Don’t Look Like Yourself
Posted on · Dr. Everette Penn talks about the importance of spending time with people who don't necessarily look like us and who have different backgrounds.
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Racist Flyers Contradict Texas School’s Values
Posted on · One flyer found at Southern Methodist University prompted University President R. Gerald Turner to state that the group promotes "an abhorrent message...opposite to SMU values."
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City Council Members Criticize Lack of Diversity In Debris Contractor Awards
Posted on · Council member Robert Gallegos says no contractor for Harvey debris removal is Hispanic.