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Black Rodeo in Texas and the ‘forgotten man’ of the West
Posted on · Houston Matters reflects on the history of Black rodeo in Texas with the author of a book on the subject and by visiting a rodeo honoring their legacy.
Posted on · Houston Matters reflects on the history of Black rodeo in Texas with the author of a book on the subject and by visiting a rodeo honoring their legacy.
Posted on · Executive producer Ken Burns presents both the unbearable obstacles faced by those who live with mental disorders and their hope for a better life in a two-part series airing tonight on all PBS platforms and TV 8 at 8 pm CT. Today, the filmmakers of the series and local mental health experts help shed a light on the mental health crisis among America’s youth.
Posted on · Ellis' paintings anchor a new art installation in Galveston, and he tells Houston Matters about his work and why it's important.
Posted on · Representative Garnet Coleman, who retires from his position in the Texas Legislature at the end of February, tells us what he feels his legacy will be.
Posted on · The Houston poet performs a poem dedicated to Black women and girls everywhere.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the memory of her long-lost uncle.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by an experience at a thrift store.
Posted on · A Houston activist and a local film critic discuss the film Judas and the Black Messiah, the legacy of the Black Panthers, and reverberations in the current fight for civil rights within the Black Lives Matter movement.
Posted on · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.
Posted on · Ernie discusses RodeoHouston's World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest with pit master George Shore. Also, Martha Davis of the Motels shares tales from the road, and insight into how she creates. Plus, our Pop Culture Conclave reconvenes to discuss the upcoming Selena 25 Tribute Concert, HPM's new digital series Houston/Now, and Dustin Chase reviews the films Emma. and Call of the Wild. And the music of Ryan Culwell.
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Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the language of food.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by what she calls the most exciting time of her life.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem written in response to an interaction at a grocery store.
Posted on · The Houston poet reads a poem that explores the in-between spaces of language, translation and identity.