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Theatre & Film

New Film ‘The 24th’ Highlights Houston’s Violent History During Jim Crow America

Posted on August 21, 2020 · A veteran screenwriter’s digital release sheds light on the infamous Camp Logan riots in Houston, and examines the deadly consequences of severe racism and race relations during the World War I era.

Houston Matters

Full Show: Impaired Drivers, and Reimagining Houston Streets (Sept. 19, 2018)

Posted on September 19, 2018 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We take a closer look at traffic fatalities caused by impaired drivers. Our experts break down the latest political stories. We discuss ways to make Houston friendlier to pedestrians and cyclists. And we learn about "Green Books" -- segregation-era travel guides for African Americans.