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MFAH’s ‘Art In The Age Of Black Power’ Reflects On Both Past And Present

Catherine Lu

Posted on July 13, 2020 · Themes and debates presented in a new exhibit resonate with today’s national conversation about race, while also paying tribute to contributions of Houston Black artists.

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Court sides with MFAH in dispute over painting once sold to Hitler’s art collector

Duaa Faquih

Posted on May 31, 2022 · The grandchildren of the original owner of Bernardo Bellotto’s “The Marketplace at Pirna,” argued that their ancestor was coerced into selling the painting.

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Texas Southern University awarded $1 million research grant from HUD

William Menjivar, HPM Intern

Posted on September 24, 2021 · The grants was awarded in an effort to support housing and community development research at historically black colleges and universities.

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After Voting Bill’s Passage, Texas Democrats Hold Out For Federal Help That May Never Come

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Posted on August 31, 2021 · Texas Democrats made their way to the U.S. Capitol to pressure Congress into voting for federal voting protections. But politics in Washington make that less likely with each passing day.

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Texas Southern University Confirms 13th President After Year-Long Search

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on June 17, 2021 · Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young was confirmed as the university's new president Thursday after a year long search.

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