Houston Matters
The Bigger Picture: A Closer Look At 1917 — The Movie And The Year In Houston
Posted on · In our monthly film and TV segment, we discuss the significance of the year 1917 at the movies -- and in Houston.
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Houston Matters
Reflecting On The Beaumont Race Riot Of 1943
Posted on · Houston Matters looks back at the event and considers its legacy today.
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Restored Harris County Documents Shed New Light on the Slocum Massacre
Posted on · In July of 1910, violence broke out in the East Texas farming community of Slocum. Numerous African Americans were killed by whites. But the details of exactly what happened are murky. Newspaper reports from the time say between eight and 22 people were killed. Other accounts suggest the total could be far higher — more […]