News
Community may be the key to reaching out to QAnon members
Posted on · Emotionally charged content kept people online, apart, and deeper into QAnon during the pandemic, according to a terrorism expert.
Literature
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Who writes the story of a president’s legacy?
Posted on · The co-author of Peril discusses the unprecedented events from the Trump presidency to the 2020 Election, the January 6th insurrection, and the first look into Biden's presidency.
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Who decided what is on our library shelves?
Posted on · Experts examine the role of challenged books in society and education.
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Sandra Cisneros’ New Novel ‘Martita, I Remember You’ Is A Love Letter To The Ones Left Behind
Posted on · The "Godmother of Chicana literature" discusses her latest work, the value of solitude, travel, and more.
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Latinos Still Fight The Same Barriers For Authentic Representation
Posted on · Stereotypes of Latinos created a century ago still paint how entertainment media depicts Latinos today. While smaller publishing houses are avenues for Latino creatives, major film and book publishers still hold up walls.
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Danny Trejo And Comicpalooza Are Coming To Houston To Celebrate Fandoms
Posted on · The prolific Hollywood actor shares his story on finding a new path in acting after spending time in some of the most dangerous prisons in the United States.
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Harvard Human Evolutionary Biologist Busts Myths About Exercise
Posted on · Dr. Daniel E. Lieberman discusses why exercise is so good for the mind and body and why it's so hard begin.
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How To Navigate Toxic Relationships
Posted on · A nationally recognized author and psychologist helps those struggling in unhealthy relationships to find strategies for self-care and change.
Texas Arts
Houstonians Selected As Texas State Artists Plan To Use Art To Create Change
Posted on · Newly-appointed Texas State Artists include a poet and a sculptor from Houston, who both have roots in serving the community through art and activism.
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Kitt Shapiro Looks Back At ‘A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White’
Posted on · The author, and daughter of entertainment legend, Eartha Kitt, explores her relationship through the decades with the icon, changing from child to her mother's manager in 'Eartha & Kitt'
Arts & Culture
Houston’s New Poet Laureate Thinks Poetry Can Help Us Reconnect During The Pandemic
Posted on · Interest in poetry has been rising over the past year, creating an opportunity for renewed community engagement as a new local poet laureate takes the helm.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “Sway” By Ebony Stewart
Posted on · The Houston poet performs a poem dedicated to Black women and girls everywhere.
Voices and Verses
National Poetry Month: “For Tua Be” By April Lim
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the memory of her long-lost uncle.
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CNN Anchor Don Lemon Discusses His Latest Book On Racial Justice
Posted on · We take a closer look at who are the people around us, and who we truly are with the help of CNN Anchor Don Lemon and an in-depth study from the University of Chicago.
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National Poetry Month: “Leather Jacket” By Justin Jannise
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by an experience at a thrift store.