I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 10: Black A I = Artificial Inclusion
Posted on · Amazon AI ethicist leads efforts to ramp up technology access and innovation in her native Jackson, Mississippi
Arts & Culture
Town Square
Authentic Representation For Latinos Still Fights The Same Barriers
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.
Town Square
Houston Arts Return With New Leadership, After Being Hit Hard By The Pandemic
Posted on · We meet three of Houston’s newest arts leaders and discuss their visions post-pandemic – including the future of live performance, equity and community impact.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 8: Ebony and Ivory in Systemic Harmony
Posted on · 80's synth-pop duo, THE SYSTEM, talks candidly about their collaborative successes despite differences in their skin color
Town Square
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.
Arts & Culture
KPFT Faces Uncertain Future With Sale Of Montrose Home Pending
Posted on · The station has called Houston’s Montrose neighborhood home for more than 50 years.
Town Square
The Wonderful World Of Kitchen Gadgets
Posted on · Do you have a favorite kitchen gadget? Lisa McManus of "America's Test Kitchen" shares gadget recommendations based on rigorous testing, which may make cooking easier - and more fun.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 7: Nothing But The T.R.U.T.H. Project
Posted on · A new digital film entitled, "Black Boy Symphony,' boldly reveals the plight of gay Black men after COVID-19
Town Square
How Colorism Impacts Latin Communities On And Off The Screen
Posted on · Darker skin linked to lower socioeconomic status and opportunities within their own communities, according to the director of the Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies.
Juneteenth
The Story Behind Galveston’s New Juneteenth Mural
Posted on · Sam Collins III gave Houston Public Media Reporter, Elizabeth Trovall, more insight into the story behind Juneteenth's meaning for him.
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 5: Rise Up, Down in Mississippi
Posted on · Veteran actress, Aunjanue Ellis, shares unguarded perspective on her profession, the media, and what it means to be a Proud Mississippian
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 4: They’re GHANA Get Away
Posted on · A Houston family fed up with racism in America moves to West Africa but for how long?
I SEE U
I SEE U, Episode 3: The Tulsa Opera[tion]
Posted on · Acclaimed composer talks candidly about the opera industry with the 1921 Tulsa Race Riot as a backdrop
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.
Arts & Culture
Houston Mural Festival Invites Houstonians To ‘Refresh’ After A Challenging Year
Posted on · "Big Walls, Big Dreams," produced by UpArt Studios, offers art lovers a chance to view large murals from artists across Houston, with a thenme of "Refresh Houston" -- bringing "new life to old buildings," and providing a refreshing change from the pandemic, organizers said.