Race & Identity

a green sign in a park that says Emancipation Park in white letters
February 17, 2022

The National Park Service is studying Houston-area Emancipation Trail for potential federal recognition

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a jury box in a courtroom with red cushioned chairs and a brown railing in between two rows of several seats
February 11, 2022

Sign in a Dallas grand jury room warns witnesses not to talk about race

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the colorful spines of children's books on two shelves in a library
February 9, 2022

In Hood County, the fight to remove LGBTQ books from libraries isn’t new

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September 1, 2022

Have changes to lyrics by Beyoncé and Lizzo sparked a needed conversation about ableism?

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February 8, 2022

Why the conversation Brian Flores started about race in the NFL is far from over

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a priest wearing a white and gold robe reading from a red bible and waving an incense ball
January 25, 2022

Ukrainian Texans pray for peace as tension escalates with Russia

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A tan building with brick that says Ellis Pecan Co
January 25, 2022

Fort Worth’s old Klan hall will not become a typical arts center. It’ll be a farmers’ market, a place for healing.

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January 24, 2022

New book examines roots of Mexican American discrimination in Texas

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January 21, 2022

Greg Abbott’s proposed ‘Parental Bill of Rights’ aims to increase parental role in schools’ consideration of race and LGBTQ topics

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a black-and-white photo of young women standing at a bar
January 20, 2022

San Antonian’s ‘Work’ at Sundance elevates diverse perspectives

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The contents of an at-home COVID-19 test kit, on a table
January 19, 2022

Why many blind people can’t take an at-home COVID-19 test

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January 18, 2022

At healing service, faith leaders from Congregation Beth Israel share words of gratitude, hope

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January 17, 2022

Students in Dallas MLK oratory competition mine inspiration from Dr. King’s life and words

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a man stands next to a collection on vinyl records
January 6, 2022

How the history of Houston shaped one man’s work as an ethnomusicologist

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December 27, 2021

Could the return of this South Dallas landmark undo decades of disinvestment?

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decorative Christmas balls and a wrapped gift
December 17, 2021

How to ensure your holiday celebrations welcome people with disabilities

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a long view of the park
December 16, 2021

Harris County unveils its first fully-inclusive park for visitors of all abilities

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December 9, 2021

This weekend, you can take a holiday trip to Funkytown

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December 8, 2021

Return of buffalo to Texas’ Lipan Apache tribe symbolizes an era of healing

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December 7, 2021

What’s behind the DOJ’s lawsuit over Texas redistricting maps

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December 3, 2021

Marfa’s Blackwell School, site of de facto segregation, nears federal recognition

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November 29, 2021

Parents push for new ways to teach Native history and culture

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November 23, 2021

City of Presidio returns cemetery land to Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas

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November 22, 2021

‘111 years in the making’: Dallas advocates unveil historical marker for Allen Brooks

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November 19, 2021

This Thanksgiving, what to consider during conversations about the holiday’s history

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November 18, 2021

Commentary: What pending exonerations of two men convicted of killing Malcolm X say about today’s justice system

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November 17, 2021

History of Black cowboys told in new exhibit at San Antonio’s Witte Museum

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the book "Teaching Black History to White People" sits on a table
November 15, 2021

‘I don’t need white folks to feel guilty’: A practical guide for why everyone needs to understand Black history

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November 11, 2021

After 70 years of painting, this little-known Texas artist is getting the spotlight

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November 9, 2021

Austin Jewish Film Festival celebrating culture, promoting dialogue amid rash of antisemitism

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Uvalde student walk out of 1970
November 9, 2021

‘Civil Rights in Black and Brown:’ New book examines Texas’ overlooked activists

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November 5, 2021

New book explores alternative narratives about masculinity and the Bracero program

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November 4, 2021

American Veteran: She joined the Army to learn to cook. She ended up a prisoner of war

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October 29, 2021

Through push for new historical marker, 1930 Sherman riot starts to gain recognition

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October 27, 2021

Jewish communities in Austin and San Antonio targeted by neo-Nazi group

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October 15, 2021

This Texas pollster’s work impacted politics and media

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October 15, 2021

‘Why can’t we go?’ A Dallas woman remembers the segregated State Fair of Texas

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October 15, 2021

‘Madres’ star Ariana Guerra talks Latino experience and nuances of the horror genre

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October 13, 2021

New wildfire-fighting program for girls aims to bring more gender diversity to the profession

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October 14, 2021

This Texas nurse defied taboos and broke barriers for Latinas

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October 11, 2021

Fort Worth City Council plans to honor Atatiana Jefferson with ‘Tay Day’ proclamation

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October 8, 2021

Bill restricting transgender student athletes clears Texas House committee

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October 8, 2021

An opinion writer argues gender bias in the Texas Democratic Party leaves out qualified Latina candidates

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October 8, 2021

Split between two countries: Mexican-American martial artist must choose which colors to wear

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October 8, 2021

‘Little comments, outright inappropriateness’: Why minority military families may feel unwelcome off-base

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October 7, 2021

How George I. Sánchez helped dismantle Texas’ segregated schools for Latinos

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October 4, 2021

Most of Texas’ population growth comes from communities of color, but there’s no new Larinx majority congressional district

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October 4, 2021

‘Reverberations of Racial Violence:’ new book takes a critical look at Texas border history

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October 4, 2021

The process of replacing Confederate names on military bases has begun, but likely will take years

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October 1, 2021

The Itsy Bitsy Araña: Fort Worth Library’s Spanish Storytime Connects Kids With Their Home Language

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October 1, 2021

Pete Tijerina Had Two Epiphanies That Transformed Latino Civil Rights

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September 30, 2021

‘Politics Of Patronage’ Examines How Megadonors Influenced Grassroots Activism For Latino Rights

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September 29, 2021

Transgender Children And Their Parents Say They Feel ‘Abused’ As Gov. Abbott Prioritizes Bill Targeting Trans Athletes

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September 28, 2021

Remembering Longtime UTEP President, Diana Natalicio, Who Put El Paso Higher Education On The Map

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September 23, 2021

Aida Barrera Taught All Kids Spanish, And Showed Latino Kids They Could Do Anything

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September 17, 2021

How Little Joe Hernández Discovered Latinismo And Became King Of The Brown Sound

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September 16, 2021

A Book Nearly Lost for 30 Years Prompts This Talk About Dallas’ Record On Race

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September 16, 2021

To Win Back Latino Voters They Lost In 2020, Democrats Will Have To Address The Distinctiveness Of South Texas

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September 15, 2021

‘A Single Star And Bloody Knuckles’ Tells The Story Of Unsung Texans Who Made A Political Impact

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September 10, 2021

‘Being A Muslim Is Like Being Black Twice’: North Texan Faces Hate Towards His Race, Faith

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A student walking in front of steps leading to the university of texas at austin tower
September 8, 2021

Texas NAACP, Students File Federal Civil Rights Complaint Over UT-Austin’s ‘Eyes of Texas’

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September 3, 2021

North Texas Principal Faces Backlash Over Antiracism Efforts

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August 26, 2021

Podcast Gets At Heart Of Uproar Over Critical Race Theory With A Deep Dive Into Southlake, Texas

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August 20, 2021

Hispanic Community Leaders Say Misinformation Hurting COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts

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a couple dances in a club
August 13, 2021

‘A Second Home’ – Across North Texas, See How Gay Bars Are Offering Community

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The Olympic rings in Tokyo
August 11, 2021

A Puerto Rican Olympian Who’s Also A Texan Shares The Importance Of Her Duality

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August 4, 2021

Founded In 1881, And Segregated For Decades, Austin High Now Has Its First Black Principal

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August 3, 2021

Two Years After El Paso Mass Shooting, There’s Concern Texas Is Ripe For More Hate Crimes

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hands on laptop keyboard
July 30, 2021

More People With Disabilities Have Jobs Today Than Before The Pandemic

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a crowd, viewed fromthe back, gathers at an Activision Blizzard trad show booth
July 29, 2021

Game Company Employees Stage A Walkout Over Pay And Sexism

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July 29, 2021

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Visible’? Find Out For Yourself At Exhibition Of 17 Asian And AAPI Artists

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July 29, 2021

Robert Parris Moses: ‘The Most Important Civil Rights Activist Most Americans Have Never Heard Of’

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July 27, 2021

‘Ailey’ Shows The Revolutionary Choreographer’s Texas Roots Were Central To His Work

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July 16, 2021

‘This Is Sacred Ground’: Austinites And Researchers Seek To Restore Mexican-American Cemeteries In Montopolis

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July 12, 2021

Johnson Space Center’s New Director Leads Where No Black Woman Has Led Before

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July 9, 2021

How Austin’s Multibillion-Dollar Transit Expansion Hinges On Federal Racial Equity Standards

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a soccer ball in the grass
July 9, 2021

‘Sin Vergüenza’: Mexican Soccer Wanted Women To Pay The Penalty The Men’s Team Earned

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July 9, 2021

The Texas Legislature Has Targeted Critical Race Theory, But Is It Being Taught In Public Schools?

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July 6, 2021

Texans With Disabilities Fear Voting Will Get Harder For Them As Special Session On Gop Restrictions Nears

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July 6, 2021

‘Erased From The History Books’: Why Asian American History Is Missing In Texas Schools

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July 2, 2021

Data Shows Latino Workers Face Greater Risk Of Injury And Death At Work

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an aierial view of sidewalks, building, and a scattering of trees
July 2, 2021

Poorer Parts Of Houston Have Fewer Trees And Hotter Temperatures

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June 29, 2021

‘That’s Violence’ — Corporations Can Turn Off Electricity For Past-Due Bills Starting Tuesday In Texas

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June 29, 2021

Dallas Police Partner With Businesses, Nonprofits To Stop Hate Crimes

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June 29, 2021

Coming-Out Memoir, ‘¡Hola Papí!’ Combines Advice With Lived Experience

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June 24, 2021

Houstonians Living In Neighborhoods With High Rates Of Cancer Say Rail Yard’s Cleanup Plans Fall Short

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June 23, 2021

‘My Family Didn’t Talk About This’: A Podcaster Explores Her Confederate Roots

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June 21, 2021

San Antonians Brave High Temperatures To Celebrate And Honor Juneteenth

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June 18, 2021

The Story Behind Galveston’s New Juneteenth Mural

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a headshot of Eddie Robinson
June 18, 2021

Eddie Robinson Talks About His Own Path To Fatherhood

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June 18, 2021

Early STAAR Results Show Math Learning Loss Across Texas

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June 17, 2021

Juneteenth Is Now A Federal Holiday. You Can Celebrate With Recipes From Black Food Bloggers.

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June 15, 2021

How Race Is Dividing The Nation’s Largest Protestant Denomination

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a collage of images about Juneteenth including an historical marker, a sculpture, and parade images
June 15, 2021

156 Years Later, Juneteenth’s ‘First Scholarly Book’ Explores Underresearched History

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June 14, 2021

Amid A ‘Stark’ Racial Disparity In Military Academy Nominations, Should Congress Be Doing More?

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June 10, 2021

One Scholar’s Fixation On The American ‘Obsession’ With Safety

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June 8, 2021

New Book Challenges Readers To Confront History Of Slavery By Forgetting The ‘Alamo Of Our Dreams’

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June 7, 2021

‘A Solution Looking For A Problem.’ Lubbock Teacher Discusses Critical Race Theory Ban

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June 4, 2021

A Dallas-Area Rep. Says She Won’t Walk On ‘Eggshells’ When It Comes To Fighting For Police Reform In The Lege

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June 4, 2021

Amid Protests, Museums Spoke Out Against Racism. Have They Backed It Up?

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