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Celebrating the achievements of Hispanic Americans

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on October 11, 2022 · Looking at Hispanic American culture and its influence in the United States.

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I SEE U, Episode 34: We Don’t Talk About Inclusion!

Eddie Robinson

Posted on February 4, 2022 · Director Charise Castro Smith shares her unguarded thoughts on what the success of Disney’s ENCANTO means for other minorities who crave to tell their own stories

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Bagels And Bongos: The Jewish-Latin Music Connection

Jasmine Garsd, NPR

Posted on December 3, 2015 · With Hanukkah around the corner, Alt.Latino explores the huge influence Jewish musicians have had on Latin music. Yes, that includes a Celia Cruz performance of "Hava Nagila."

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2023 Houston-area Hispanic Heritage Month events

Sarah Grunau

Posted on September 13, 2023 · Kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month, events will be held around town this weekend to celebrate Mexico's independence.

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Dr. Laura Murillo of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce pictured next to an image of the Houston skyline

Houston Matters

Why and how Hispanics are growing in economic influence across Greater Houston

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 23, 2023 · A summit Wednesday from the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce lays out the population's rising economic impact.

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Houston Matters Political Roundup

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Political Roundup: Election-related court fights aplenty

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 16, 2023 · From how Harris County will run future elections, to the latest indictment against former Pres. Trump, there's a lot happening in politics, as we discuss in our weekly roundup.

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Harris County to receive $18 million in emissions monitoring lawsuit against Volkswagen, attorney says

Rebecca Noel

Posted on August 7, 2023 · In total, the company has paid an estimated $30 billion in settlements and pollution mitigation costs since the scandal, including $20 billion in the United States.

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