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  • 24: The Queens of Crunk...Feminism
    In 2013 when Houston native and global megastar, Beyoncé, openly embraced the feminist label, there was a lot of discussion about what this would mean for young women and girls who followed her music. Would her millions of fans also start to embrace feminisms as well? What is also true is that Beyoncé, like many women her age, were coming out as feminists because they were being influence by a vibrant digital community of young black feminists and other feminists of color who were educating each other and having ongoing dialogues about what it means to be a feminist today. One of the groups at the forefront of online feminist writing and activism was the Crunk Feminist Collective. On this episode of I SEE U we will talk to the founders of the Crunk Feminist Collective, Drs. Brittney Cooper, and Susana Morris, about their new book, written with Chanel Craft Tanner, Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood. We will end the show with Dr. Esha Pandit a member of the Crunk Feminist Collective who is also a Houston native.  She and I will discuss the work of women of color feminist in the Houston and the region.  Stay with us as we discuss the F word—feminism—on this episode of I See U.
    52 min
  • 23: Halftime is Their Time!
    In Texas where football is king all schools are celebrating homecoming. That halfway point of the season where homecoming kings and queens are crowned, alumni return to be honored and remember their golden years, and the entire community is focused on tradition. At HBCUs or historically black colleges these festivities are accompanied by a wall of sound, a marching band that mixes traditional fanfare, with R&B and blues classics, contemporary dance routines and songs you just heard on the radio.  They have become so important that there is now a tradition called the fifth quarter when the bands takeover when the football is done for a battle of the bands. You can lose the entire football game but hold your head high because your band won the fifth quarter. On this episode we’ll be talking to Brian Simmons and Timmey Zachery who are the band directors at Texas Southern and Prairie View A&M Universities about homecoming and HBCU bands. The influence of these bands has never been greater, so we will talk to unexpected members of a black college band—a Latino student and international students.The sound and fury of HBCU marching bands on this episode of I SEE U
    53 min
  • 22: Coalitions of Color
    According to new census data 95% of the population growth in Texas was from communities of color and Texas is a majority minority state.  Latinos and African Americans are the largest minority groups in the state and have the potential to wield enormous political power if they can build and maintain successful coalitions. On this episode, we explore examples of Black/Latino coalition building past and present.  We’ll chat with former Harris County Clerk Chris Hollins whose work with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo to expand voter access during the pandemic gained national attention. We also talk to former Secretary Julian Castro about his bid for the presidency, political advocacy work and partnership with African American political strategists, Maya Rupert. It is also important to recognize that Latinos and African Americans have a long history of working together in Texas.Latinos and African Americans have a long history of working together in Texas, as Maria Esther Hammack, historian from the University of Pennsylvania, shares in the surprising history of the Underground Railroad leading south to Mexico.  Its Back to the Future of Black/Latino coalition building on this episode of I SEE U.
    53 min
  • 21: Grown and Trill
    Often seen as an expression of youth culture, hip hop as a musical genre is almost FIFTY! That means that hip hop’s earliest fans are also aging. Now parents, professionals, and caregivers, they are asking: can you be fully adult—Grown—and stay true to the love of the music that shaped your childhood?  In Houston hip hop culture, the word Trill, which is a combination of the terms true and real, is used to describe people and things that are authentic and rooted in the culture.  On this episode, we learn what Texas hip hop icon Bun B can tell us about coming of age in hip hop.  We discuss his highly successful career, life after the death of Pimp C - the other half of the mega-duo UGK – and his role as a civic leader, a university lecturer and potential political candidate.  Author of Houston Hip Hop: The Origin and Legacy, Maco Faniel, offers historical context for understanding the evolution of the Houston hip hop sound and the unique contributions it has made to the genre as a whole.  Ultimately we want to know, will our love of hip hop follow us through our entire lives? Will the soundtrack of our youth also be the soundtrack to our parties at the senior center? Find out as we explore how to be ‘Grown and Trill’ on this episode of I SEE U.
    53 min
  • 21: Grown and Trill

    Often seen as an expression of youth culture, hip hop as a musical genre is almost FIFTY! That means that hip hop’s earliest fans are also aging. Now parents, professionals, and caregivers, they are asking: can you be fully adult—Grown—and stay true to the love of the music that shaped your childhood?  In Houston hip hop culture, the word Trill, which is a combination of the terms true and real, is used to describe people and things that are authentic and rooted in the culture.  On this episode, we learn what Texas hip hop icon Bun B can tell us about coming of age in hip hop.  We discuss his highly successful career, life after the death of Pimp C - the other half of the mega-duo UGK – and his role as a civic leader, a university lecturer and potential political candidate.  Author of Houston Hip Hop: The Origin and Legacy, Maco Faniel, offers historical context for understanding the evolution of the Houston hip hop sound and the unique contributions it has made to the genre as a whole.  Ultimately we want to know, will our love of hip hop follow us through our entire lives? Will the soundtrack of our youth also be the soundtrack to our parties at the senior center? Find out as we explore how to be ‘Grown and Trill’ on this episode of I SEE U.

    53 min
  • 20: Race & the City
    Our geography defines our understanding of the world as much as anything else.  National and state boundaries and even city streets define the areas that mark what is home, what is safe, and where we belong. The ability to make choices about where you want to live also shapes what schools you attend, your level of access to parks and green space, and your commute to work. There is one neighborhood characteristic that does not happen by accident—racial composition.  Discriminatory lending practices such as redlining have created cities that are racially segregated.  Growing up in racially segregated communities shape children’s perspectives and they implicitly learn who city leaders prioritize in terms of services and investment.  Small childhood trips to the grocery store, airports or downtown can be adventures in learning about social difference.  Within the confines of their own neighborhoods, children also learn the importance of their own culture and what it means to value community.  On today’s episode Juliet Stipeche, Attorney and former Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education, Dr. Assata Richards, Director of the Sankofa Reach Institute, join guest host Dr. Melanye Price to discuss growing up in racially segregated Houston and their experiences of crossing racial borders while traversing the city.  Both of their communities are also undergoing major changes because of gentrification, and we talk about what will be lost if current residents are displaced.
    53 min
  • 20: Race & the City
    Our geography defines our understanding of the world as much as anything else.  National and state boundaries and even city streets define the areas that mark what is home, what is safe, and where we belong. The ability to make choices about where you want to live also shapes what schools you attend, your level of access to parks and green space, and your commute to work. There is one neighborhood characteristic that does not happen by accident—racial composition.  Discriminatory lending practices such as redlining have created cities that are racially segregated.  Growing up in racially segregated communities shape children’s perspectives and they implicitly learn who city leaders prioritize in terms of services and investment.  Small childhood trips to the grocery store, airports or downtown can be adventures in learning about social difference.  Within the confines of their own neighborhoods, children also learn the importance of their own culture and what it means to value community.  On today’s episode Juliet Stipeche, Attorney and former Director of the Mayor’s Office of Education, Dr. Assata Richards, Director of the Sankofa Reach Institute, join guest host Dr. Melanye Price to discuss growing up in racially segregated Houston and their experiences of crossing racial borders while traversing the city.  Both of their communities are also undergoing major changes because of gentrification, and we talk about what will be lost if current residents are displaced.
    53 min
  • Dr. Melanye Price takes the helm as guest host of ‘I SEE U’

    Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, [email protected] or @townsquaretalk.

    How do we tell the stories of diverse communities, some of which have been overlooked or often seen through biased lenses?

    I See U with Eddie Robinson is Houston Public Media’s newest talk show and podcast that focuses on those stories about cultural identity, social justice, and how people find a place for themselves between perception and self-identity.

    This upcoming Saturday a new voice joins I See U, Dr. Melanye Price of Prairie View A&M University.

    Dr. Price has been a frequent guest on Town Square as an expert guide into topics such as social justice and the impact of new Texas laws.

    Now, she will guest host for the next few weeks as Eddie Robbinson takes paternity leave to spend time with his son.

    We chat with her about some of the unique topics that listeners can expect to hear and how her experience as a teacher pushes her to find the answer to everyone she meets- why do you think that way?

    Then, we catch up with Eddie Robinson on being a brand-new dad and the moment he held his son for the first time.

    Dr. Melanye Price

    • Political Science Professor at Prairie View A&M University
    • Director of The Ruth J. Simmons Center for Race and Justice
    • Guest-host of I SEE U starting this Saturday, October 9, 20121

      • Eddie Robinson

      • Host and executive producer of I See U

        • Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day’s most important and pressing issues.

        Audio from today's show will be available after 5 p.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps.

        51 min
      • 19: Women of The Revolution with Wendy & Lisa

        The legendary Prince created an iconic band known as, The Revolution. Not only did the early '80s group incorporate an energy and sound that threw off music radio programmers worldwide, but The Revolution also consisted of overwhelming talent that embraced notions of diversity and inclusion with members from different backgrounds, ethnicities, races and sexual orientations. Two band members -- Wendy Melvoin and Lisa Coleman -- were romantically involved with each other and had kept their relationship under wraps from the public during the band's popularity. Host Eddie Robinson chats with the Emmy winners separately as they offer up career introspection and how their strong partnership played a significant impact on Prince. I SEE U also introduces a new guest host -- author and political science professor, Dr. Melanye Price. She'll be the guiding voice for a couple of months while Eddie becomes a new dad and goes on paternity break.

        54 min
      • 18: To Be Young, Gifted and Gay

        His song mashup featuring a popular Rihanna track mixed with a vintage Luther Vandross classic threw the internet music world into a frenzy! Celebrities and hip-hop artists quickly showered him with accolades and overwhelming social media support. Now, Jamir Reece Davis, aka AMORPHOUS, has become a much sought-after music producer, having released an EP called, "Things Take Shape." But how long will this momentum last? And as an openly gay artist, how will this impact his career in a hip-hop/rap industry that once embraced sexism and homophobia? Host Eddie Robinson speaks candidly with AMORPHOUS in an unguarded conversation about how today's generation of content creators is carving out their own digital, pop-culture future.

        53 min

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