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Descendant Of Former Slave Owners Seeks Out Descendants Of Their Former Slaves
Posted on · Journalist Chris Tomlinson's ancestors used to own slaves. In his book, Tomlinson Hill, he reconnects with the descendants of those slaves.
Literature
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Houston: The Sweatiest City in America
Posted on · A Houston poet has written an homage to the sweat-inducing heat and humidity of her beloved Houston.
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Swabbed and Found: An Adopted Man’s DNA Journey to Discover His Family Tree
Posted on · In his new book, Houston meteorologist Frank Billingsley tells the story of using DNA to track down his birth parents.
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Turning Shakespeare Into A Bedtime Story
Posted on · A Houston writer took lines from A Midsummer Night's Dream and combined them with illustrations to make a bedtime story that's kid- and parent-friendly.
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‘You Might Be From Texas If…’ Book of Cartoons Frames What Makes Texas…Texas
Posted on · Houston cartoonist Nick Anderson talks about his collection of cartoons about Texas.
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Stretch: The Power Of Doing More with Less
Posted on · Doing more with less -- we’ve all been there. Whether at work, out of work, or just trying to set limits on the family budget, most of us have experienced a time when we had to stretch our resources to go a long way.
Arte Publico
Arte Público Press June 2017 Author Of The Month: Mickey Ibarra
Posted on · Successful Latinos and Latinas from the fields of Politics, Business, Education and Media tell their individual stories of hard work, determination and mentorship.
Houston Matters
Property Brothers Jonathan & Drew Scott Discuss Their Careers and DIY Home Improvements Gone Wrong
Posted on · (Above: Jonathan and Drew Scott, otherwise known on the HGTV network as “Property Brothers.” Photo: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media) Twins Jonathan and Drew Scott, otherwise known on the HGTV network as Property Brothers, have numerous spin-off shows, including one called Brother vs. Brother, the latest season of which takes place entirely in Galveston. In […]
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Veteran: Writing About War Isn’t the Best Therapy – But it Helps
Posted on · Houston native Brian Van Reet is a veteran of the Iraq War. While he’s written a fictionalized account of three soldiers’ experiences in Iraq called Spoils, he says writing about war isn’t necessarily the best therapy, in his opinion. He says it’s too public, and the process is too tedious. However, many veterans like him do see value […]
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LGBTQ Issues in Houston, and Writing About War: Thursday’s Show (June 22, 2017)
Posted on · (Above: Rainbow crosswalks now adorn all four corners of the intersection of Westheimer and Taft in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood in honor of LGBTQ pride. Photo: Gail Delaughter, Houston Public Media)This is Houston Pride Week, one of the largest LGBTQ celebrations in the country. And last Monday (June 12, 2017) marked the one-year anniversary of the shooting […]
Literature
Writing The City: Jennifer Latson
Posted on · We talk a big game when it comes to love and empathy. But what would life be like if you could never turn that switch off?
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When Friendliness Becomes a Disorder: Inside Williams Syndrome in ‘The Boy Who Loved Too Much’
Posted on · We’ve all known someone who seems a little too friendly. Maybe they don’t get certain social cues or boundaries. Or perhaps you’ve known someone who was too trusting or naive about people’s intentions. Well, all that pales in comparison with those who are diagnosed with Williams Syndrome, a genetic disorder that makes it biologically impossible for someone to […]
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Inadequate Fire Safety Inspections, and Astronaut Candidates: Tuesday’s Show (June 20, 2017)
Posted on · (Above: Houston’s Fire Station No. 7. Photo: Michael Hagerty, Houston Public Media)Houston buildings aren’t being inspected for fire safety regularly, and the agency within the Houston Fire Department that’s tasked with the job has inflated its inspection numbers and keeps inadequate records. That’s according to an audit of the Houston Fire Department Life Safety Bureau […]
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William Ellis: The Former Slave Who Became a Mexican Millionaire
Posted on · Guillermo Eliseo was a wealthy Mexican banker and broker who lived in New York City in the early 20 Century. But, Eliseo had a secret. He was actually born into slavery on a cotton plantation in southern Texas, and his real name was William Ellis. Maggie Martin talks with historian and author Karl Jacoby, who wrote […]
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Modern Misogyny: Sexual Harassment Still an Issue in the Workplace
Posted on · A recent survey of 18- to 25-year-old women in the U.S. reported 90 percent have been sexually harassed. The report from the Harvard Graduate School of Education lays out these findings and how young adults and their parents can prevent misogyny and sexual harassment. The report looked at attitudes toward sex and relationships among young […]