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Virginia Governor Blackface Protest

Houston Matters

Examining The Racist History Of Blackface

Michael Hagerty

Posted on February 15, 2019 · 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.

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Party Politics

Embattled President Trump Delivers Postponed State Of The Union Address

HPM Digital Team

Posted on February 7, 2019 · Party Politics co-hosts Jay Aiyer and Brandon Rottinghaus highlight the top issues.

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Vote 2017

7 Takeaways From Election Day 2017

Domenico Montanaro, NPR

Posted on November 8, 2017 · Here are seven takeaways from what happened Tuesday and what it means

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Vote 2017

UPDATE: Democrats Sweep Virginia, New Jersey Governor’s Races

Associated Press

Posted on November 7, 2017 · Northam’s victory was in large part due to a surge in anti-Trump energy since the president took office

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Posted on December 8, 2023 · J.B. Sauceda grew up in La Porte and begins hosting the well-known TV show in September 2024.

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An estimated 300-ton pile of oyster shells stored on the grounds of Pier 6 Seafood in San Leon that will be used to restore an oyster reef damaged during Hurricane Ike in 2008.

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A 300-ton pile of oyster shells and a unique plan to restore reefs along Galveston Bay

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 30, 2023 · We learn why a Houston-area oyster company and a local restaurant are working to restore an oyster reef that they can’t harvest.

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