Houston Matters
Writer Nic Stone On Growing Up The Daughter Of A Police Officer
Posted on · The author of the novel Dear Martin speaks at the University of Houston Aug. 16.
Tag: racism
Houston Matters
A Former Skinhead Explains What Can Lead A Person To Hate
Posted on · Christian Picciolini has devoted his life to helping others avoid the path he took.
City of Houston
After El Paso Shooting, Houston Plans to Boost Police Presence
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner is allocating an additional $1.5 million for public safety.
Local
Galveston’s Mounted Patrol Controversy ‘Will Definitely Not Happen Here,’ Says Houston Police Chief
Posted on · “It’s not in our policy. And I have a very strong suspicion that it will never happen again in the city of Galveston.”
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1709: Cap Wigington
Posted on · Episode: 1709 Cap Wigington. Today, a remarkable architect.
News
Rice Study Suggests White Racial Prejudice Can Lessen Over Time
Posted on · The study analyzed responses from the same survey sample over 10 years.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1681: Science in 1904
Posted on · Episode: 1681 The Literary Digest tells us about science in 1904. Today, a bright new century.
Houston Matters
Should Reparation Payments Be Made To Descendants Of Slaves?
Posted on · Houston Matters discusses the concept of reparations and the logistical challenges associated with them.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 1667: On Trying to See
Posted on · Episode: 1667 In which we look at the problem of seeing what we expect to see. Today, we try to see what we’re looking at.
Houston Matters
Examining The Racist History Of Blackface
Posted on · With recent controversies surrounding photos of public figures in blackface, we learn about the history of blackface and how it’s influenced thinking about African Americans.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Bail Reform Lawsuit, The History Of Blackface, And Musician John Oates (Feb. 15, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: Bail bond companies sue the county. We explore the history of blackface. We break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news. And John Oates pays homage to his roots.
Houston Matters
How Can You Have Racism Without Racists?
Posted on · Dr. Eduardo Bonilla-Silva explains how racist practices persist in modern times.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Health Care Merger Called Off, And Non-Citizen Voters List (Feb. 5, 2019)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: The proposed merger between Memorial Hermann and Baylor Scott & White has been called off. Plus, we preview the State of the State address. We learn how area counties are handling lists of possible non-citizen voters. A sociologist explains how racism can persist without racists. And a local theater company throws itself a wake.
Houston Matters
How Did Famous Philosophers Promote Racism In America?
Posted on · A new book examines the ideologies of Adam Smith, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke and how they perpetuated racist ideas and inequalities.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Road Closures, Voter Lists, And The Music Of Harry Potter (Feb. 1, 2019)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: More road closures, examining voter lists, philosophers who perpetuated racist ideas, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and the music of Harry Potter.