DiverseCity
A Houston Family’s Struggle After Deportation
Posted on · We check in with Rose Escobar, whose husband José was recently deported, after a routine check-in with immigration.
Category: How It Shapes Us
How It Shapes Us
Once Tool to Desegregate, HSPVA Doesn’t Reflect Diversity in Houston School District
Posted on · Houston Public Media analyzed data obtained from HISD and found that the top three ZIP codes that send students to HSPVA are mostly white, affluent areas.
How It Shapes Us
Video: Juneteeth And The Evolution Of Emancipation Park
Posted on · Follow the transformation of the park from the 1800s to today.
How It Shapes Us
What Does it Mean to be a Diverse University?
Posted on · As part of Houston Public Media's yearlong DiverseCity initiative we're collaborating with University of Houston students to explore what it means to attend one of the most diverse campuses in the nation.
How It Shapes Us
TSU Students Share Why Black History Matters Year Round
Posted on · Aspiring journalists from Houston's HBCU discuss the importance of African-American experiences in the other 11 months of the year.
How It Shapes Us
HBCU Presidents Cautiously Optimistic Ahead of White House Meeting
Posted on · Leaders from two Houston-area universities -- Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M -- are among dozens of other Black college presidents heading to Washington this week for a two-day summit. The meeting will highlight discussion on an executive order renewal for historically Black colleges and universities, or HBCUs.
How It Shapes Us
Local Group Holds Forum About New Immigration Enforcement Priorities
Posted on · Staff from the Center for Central American Resources and lawyers will analyze the situation for the immigrant community.
How It Shapes Us
Clear Lake Residents Rally In Support Of Their Muslim Neighbors
Posted on · It was in response to President Trump’s travel ban and rhetoric against Muslims.
How It Shapes Us
Neighboring Precincts, Similarly Diverse But Politically Divergent
Posted on · Investigating the connection between diversity and politics in two counties.
How It Shapes Us
Analysis: Interpersonal Relationships Play a Role In Diversity And Voting Choices
Posted on · Diversity is the byproduct of several social processes like immigration and subsequently assimilation. Depending on how these processes take place, it will impact electoral preferences in different ways.
How It Shapes Us
How One Refugee from Iraq Is Settling In Houston
Posted on · Ever since President Donald Trump put a hold on refugees to the United States, there’s been political turmoil, lawsuits and protests. But before the ban, Greater Houston welcomed more refugees than most U.S cities.
How It Shapes Us
New Houston Digital TV Channel Showcases Diversity
Posted on · A new digital broadcast TV station in Houston is in the works that will feature African-American culture and entertainment.
How It Shapes Us
Different Views On Additional Staffing For The Houston Police Department
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says he would like to add about 600 officers, but some experts think the department needs almost 1,200.
Arts & Culture
Are Houston’s African American Arts Groups Getting A Smaller Piece Of The Funding Pie?
Posted on · A recent forum in the museum district sought to answer that question.
How It Shapes Us
White Nationalist’s Visit To Texas A&M Met With Large Crowd, Protests
Posted on · It’s been about one month since the presidential election, and we are still seeing the political divisions that it exposed. Last night, those differences were seen here in Texas as alt-right leader and White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke at Texas A&M University.