Houston Matters
The latest COVID subvariant’s effect on Houston (Jan. 10, 2023)
Posted on · We learn how the latest subvariant of COVID-19 is affecting Houston. And we visit a barbershop to learn about the important role they play in Black culture.
Tag: HIV/AIDS
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 68: Storytelling Elegance in God, Fear & Sex
Posted on · Acclaimed writer/director, Elegance Bratton, shares deeply, personal insight into the tumultuous relationship with his mother as I SEE U takes a provocative look at THE INSPECTION – a compelling, autobiographical film about a young Black, gay man seeking acceptance by joining the military.
Town Square
World AIDS Day with HOW TO SURVIVE A PLAGUE Author David France
Posted on · Bringing awareness to HIV and AIDS, and honoring those who tragically lost their lives to the deadly virus.
Houston Matters
Monday’s Show: Ex-Felons As Candidates, And Embedded With White Supremacists (Dec. 2, 2019)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: The latest on the runoff race for Houston City Council District B, the latest efforts to treat HIV/AIDS, lessons from six years studying white supremacist groups, and the latest on Houston sports.
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From Misconceptions To Discrimination: Houston AIDS Pioneers Share Their Stories
Posted on · From a doctor, to a patient, to an activist -- Houston HIV/AIDS pioneers share their personal stories on this Worlds AIDS Day.
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No Longer A Death Sentence: Greg Louganis Discusses His HIV Diagnosis 30 Years Later
Posted on · The former Olympic diver will headline Houston's annual World AIDS Day Luncheon.
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Full Show: Hurricane Season Ending, And Greg Louganis (Nov. 30, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We recap the very busy Atlantic hurricane season, which ends today. Then, a group of scientists writes a letter to humanity, warning of looming environmental concerns. Plus, we discuss the stranglehold the oil industry has on the transportation world. And former Olympic diver Greg Louganis talks about his journey with HIV.
Houston Matters
35 Years: Houstonians Affected by HIV/AIDS and Their Historical Accounts
Posted on · Today (Dec. 1, 2016) is World AIDS Day, a new oral history project has been launched to collect the stories of Houstonians affected by the disease. The oH Project (The Oral History Project) has been founded to collect, preserve, and make available the painful, heroic, and inspiring experiences of people impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic […]
Full Show
Rich and Poor Divide, and How Schools Affect Property Values: Thursday’s Show (December 1, 2016)
Posted on · Houston's high-poverty areas have quadrupled since 1980, according to a new report from Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research. The county's upper-income census tracts tend to be more homogeneous — meaning that individuals with similar levels of income live in the same place. The researchers said this trend has been amplified over time, with […]