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I SEE U, Episode 11: An Olympic Legend Among Us with Jackie Joyner-Kersee

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Posted on July 30, 2021 · Gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee serves as our Track And Field guide as competitive events ramp up this weekend in Tokyo

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Trump’s Vow To End Military Drills With Seoul Stuns A Region

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Posted on June 12, 2018 · His statement was quickly portrayed by critics as a major, unreciprocated concession

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I SEE U, Episode 97: A Million Ways To DEI with Esteemed Professor Kathleen McElroy

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Posted on September 29, 2023 · Renowned UT-Austin journalism professor, Kathleen McElroy, calls what happened to her this summer an “eye-opener” as she remains passionate in inspiring journalists for tomorrow’s newsrooms despite fallout from a botched hiring scandal at Texas A&M.

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I SEE U, Episode 95: Houston’s Emancipation Street Blues with Documentarian Drew Barnett-Hamilton

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Posted on September 15, 2023 · For a project originally intended to focus on Third Ward’s Eldorado Ballroom, producer Drew Barnett-Hamilton decided to dive deeper into the cultural history of the blues and capture Houston’s distinct role in defining this revolutionary sound in popular Black music on film.

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I SEE U, Episode 69: Black Men On The Cutting Edge [Encore]

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Posted on September 8, 2023 · Houston entrepreneur, Ken Hicks, reveals his challenges and triumphs as he, along with his clients and customers candidly discuss the power of support, connectivity and mental healing when experiencing the culture of Black barbershops. This episode is an encore of the January 7, 2023 original broadcast.

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The key to Simone Biles’ comeback: A life outside gymnastics

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Posted on September 1, 2023 · Fresh off her eighth win at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships last weekend, Houston's Simone Biles talks about how a more well-rounded life and a focus on mental health have helped her return to dominance after a two-year hiatus.

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