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Fareena Arefeen

How It Shapes Us

Getting to Know Houston’s New Youth Poet Laureate

Posted on November 28, 2016 · Fareena Arefeen’s immigrant experience fuels her creativity.

Tags Bengali-Americans Fareena Arefeen Houston Immigrants Houston Youth Poet Laureate Writers in the Schools Youth Poetry

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More Migrant Kids Are In Federal Care Than Ever. Many Will Head To Houston

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Posted on April 22, 2021 · The federal government is overseeing the care of record numbers of migrant children and teens. Over the next several weeks, hundreds of them will likely end up in Houston, where many have strong family ties.

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Wednesday’s Show: Refugee Decision, And Tax Credits For Renewable Energy (Jan. 15, 2020)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 15, 2020 · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: The governor's recent decision on resettling refugees in Texas, our weekly political roundup, the effectiveness of tax credits for renewable energy, and we meet Houston's new youth poet laureate.

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Houston’s New Youth Poet Laureate Has Big Plans, Plus John Bolton Stars In “Hello, Dolly!”

Posted on January 10, 2020 · Meet teen poet Madison Petaway, who will advocate for mental health and literacy through her new role, as well as Broadway, TV and film star, John Bolton.

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Full Show: New Prostate Cancer Treatment Developed At Rice, Upcoming Theater District Season, And Photographer Fred Baldwin (Aug. 27, 2019)

Posted on August 27, 2019 · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: A new treatment for prostate cancer, previewing the upcoming season in Houston's Theater District, a documentary about the power of water, and photographer Fred Baldwin.

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