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New Houston ‘Mini Murals’ Aim To Bring Awareness To Human Trafficking

Posted on January 11, 2021 · The public artworks are designed to inspire change and empower victims to reach out for help.

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LIVE from historical Ashton Villa in Galveston, Texas – the birthplace of Juneteenth

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Posted on June 17, 2022 · Today, we're on location where African Americans were officially declared free from slavery on June 19, 1865. Our conversation reflects on a time of celebration, while learning the history and the deeper meaning of the Juneteenth holiday itself.

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Houston’s New Poet Laureate Thinks Poetry Can Help Us Reconnect During The Pandemic

Posted on May 5, 2021 · Interest in poetry has been rising over the past year, creating an opportunity for renewed community engagement as a new local poet laureate takes the helm.

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Frigid Weather And Its Impact On Greater Houston (Feb. 15, 2021)

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Posted on February 15, 2021 · On Monday's show: How freezing temperatures are affecting the region, and a new program provides trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking.

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Houston Is Looking For Its Next Poet Laureate

Posted on January 20, 2021 · Local writers can now apply to be city’s literary arts ambassador – a role that aims to celebrate Houston’s diversity and resilience in these challenging times.

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