Town Square
Ira Glasser on Free Speech
Posted on · Today, we’re talking about free speech with former longtime executive director of the ACLU, Ira Glasser.
Tag: social justice
Town Square
What Are Gun Rights And Gun Regulation Issues Facing Texas – And The Country?
Posted on · Today, we discuss gun safety, violence and policy, as well as social justice.
Town Square
One Year Later: Houstonians Reflect On The Impact Of George Floyd’s Life And Death
Posted on · 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?
Press
Houston Public Media Launches Local Multi-Media Collaboration Around The Black Church
Posted on · HPM, University of Houston and KTSU Produce Series of Original Programming The Black Church in Houston
Town Square
The State of Racial Equity In The United States
Posted on · President Biden's executive actions aim to advance racial equity for communities that have been impacted by systemic racism.
Press
Houston Public Media Announces Two Promotions
Posted on · Houston Public Media is pleased to announce the recent promotions of Eddie Robinson to Executive Producer and Anessa Rios-Ezeude to Director of Membership and Donor Services.
Education News
Social Justice And COVID-19 Are Top Priorities As Prairie View A&M Resumes Classes
Posted on · At Prairie View A&M University, a historically Black university west of Houston, students will return to changes due to the coronavirus, while also addressing the wake of mass protests across the country in response to the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and other incidents of police violence.
News
More Civil Rights Groups Asking For Harris County Judge’s Resignation Over Racial Comments
Posted on · They say State District Judge Michael McSpadden showed contempt toward African Americans
Houston Matters
How Activism in Houston Has Changed Since Paul Broussard’s Murder
Posted on · Recently, Houston Public Media's Ernie Manouse joined us to briefly discuss the story of Paul Broussard, a Houston-area banker who was murdered 25 years ago. The murder occurred not far from a Houston nightclub in what was then considered a gay-bashing incident by nine high school students and one 22-year-old. How the city responded — […]