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Coming 5/15: A New Weekly Talk Show from Houston Public Media

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Posted on April 15, 2021 · I SEE U with Eddie Robinson explores cultural identity through stories of people and places that have been transformed by the effects of long-standing biases.

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Photo Gallery: 50 Years After MLK’s Death, A Look At His Life

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Posted on April 4, 2018 · He famously delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech during the 1963 March on Washington, calling for equality among the races

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I SEE U, Episode 53: The Valley of the Shadow of Life

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Posted on August 12, 2022 · Olivier Award-winning playwright, Katori Hall, shares her unguarded perspective on why it took over a decade for her to create the STARZ hit series, P-VALLEY – one of the most intriguing, yet controversial drama series on cable television.

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Harris County apartment residents say they’re living in “inhumane” conditions; property management says work is being done

ShaVonne Herndon

Posted on August 12, 2022 · City Crossing Apartments residents say they are experiencing mold, excess rodents and no air conditioning.

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Houston ISD approves funding for police equipment in case of active shooting situation

Cory McGinnis

Posted on August 12, 2022 · Equipment includes rifles, ballistic shields, bulletproof vests and ammunition for HISD officers.

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Using ‘Hamilton’ to preach an anti-LGBTQ message: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week

Michael Hagerty

Posted on August 12, 2022 · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.

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