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One Year Later: Houstonians Reflect On The Impact Of George Floyd’s Life And Death

Catherine Lu

Posted on May 25, 2021 · We discuss the legacy of George Floyd. What kind of impact have we seen on our community? And how has it affected personal and public conversations about race and justice?

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It’s Halloween. Let’s Talk About The Impact Of Black Horror Films

Catherine Lu

Posted on October 30, 2020 · We explore the impact and evolution of Black cinema and the Black horror genre, as well as review a week in COVID and economic headlines.

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The Bigger Picture: Examining Depictions Of Race And Black Women In ‘Antebellum’

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on September 25, 2020 · The monthly Houston Matters segment on TV and film takes a closer look at depictions of Black suffering and Black women in the film by former Houstonian Gerard Bush.

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I SEE U, Episode 64: Pursuing A More Perfect Union

Eddie Robinson

Posted on October 28, 2022 · Racial justice activist and legal expert, Jeffery Robinson, admits that he’s not about bashing America or making someone feel guilty about what happened hundreds of years ago—he simply holds a passionate advocacy for providing new perspectives on the truth of our American history.

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The famous “Doll Test” and understanding racial identity

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on September 28, 2022 · The "Doll Test" was a psychological study conducted to test the racial perceptions of young children that proved to be crucial for understanding segregation's effect on black children.

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School shooting in Uvalde, primary runoff results, and the life of George Floyd (May 25, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on May 25, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: We learn the latest on the fatal shooting at a Uvalde elementary school. Then we discuss the results from the Texas primary election runoffs. And a new book examines the life and struggles of George Floyd.

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Ira Glasser on Free Speech

Catherine Lu

Posted on February 8, 2022 · Today, we’re talking about free speech with former longtime executive director of the ACLU, Ira Glasser.

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