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Black rodeo legend Willie Thomas rides a bull

Houston Matters

Black Rodeo in Texas and the ‘forgotten man’ of the West

Posted on February 7, 2023 · 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.

Town Square

Documentary ‘Hiding in Plain Sight: Youth Mental Illness’ airs on PBS

Posted on June 27, 2022 · 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.

Houston artist Ted Ellis poses with some of his work.

Houston Matters

Houston artist Ted Ellis has made a career out of documenting Black history and culture

Posted on February 25, 2022 · Ellis' paintings anchor a new art installation in Galveston, and he tells Houston Matters about his work and why it's important.

Town Square

Texas State Representative Garnet Coleman looks back on 30 years of career triumphs and challenges

Posted on February 23, 2022 · 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.

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Sway” By Ebony Stewart

Posted on April 29, 2021 · 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 April 22, 2021 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by the memory of her long-lost uncle.

Voices and Verses

National Poetry Month: “Leather Jacket” By Justin Jannise

Posted on April 15, 2021 · The Houston poet reads a poem inspired by an experience at a thrift store.

Houston Matters

The Bigger Picture: How The Black Panther Movement Echoes In Black Lives Matter

Posted on February 25, 2021 · 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.

Houston Matters

National Poetry Month: “The New Cartography” By Julia Guez

Posted on April 24, 2020 · The Houston-born poet and translator talks about discovering the power of the written word and reads one of her works.

News

NEXT QUESTION (Ep 19): Rodeo BBQ Cook-off, Martha Davis And The Motels, Pop Culture, Music & More

Posted on February 21, 2020 · 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.