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30/05/2024

On this week’s episode of I SEE U, we delve into the rich history of Houston's blues scene with filmmaker Drew Barnett-Hamilton. Her documentary, "When Houston Had The Blues," celebrates the city's pivotal role in shaping the genre and aims to put Houston on the map as a major music city. The film explores the Bayou City’s influential role in defining the blues genre, featuring legendary artists such as Sam "Lightnin" Hopkins, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Grady Gaines, and 'Big Mama' Thornton.

Listen this Saturday for our encore presentation of this conversation with Drew Barnett-Hamilton at iseeushow.org in honor of Black Music Month.

17/05/2024

In light of the recent storm, we hope everyone is safe and well. As of now, iFest USA is still scheduled to proceed as planned. Join the I SEE U team at Discovery Green this Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 3:30 PM to 9:00 PM CDT. Admission is free!

16/05/2024

This week, Eddie Robinson sits down and (dances) with ballet legend Lauren Anderson. Anderson was with the Houston Ballet from 1983 to 2006, in a remarkable career that saw her become the first Black principal dancer of the Houston Ballet. She was also one of the first Black ballerinas to head a major ballet company anywhere in the world—a fact that is still rare to this day.

Don't miss our captivating conversation with the esteemed former Houston Ballerina, Lauren Anderson, this Saturday at 1 p.m. on NEW 88.7 or iseeushow.org.

15/05/2024

Luis Guzmán shares one of his favorite moments as an actor—talking about his role in the 1993 crime thriller Carlito's Way. He still remembers his opening line and describes a gripping scene with actors Al Pacino and Viggo Mortenson that was so good that he almost missed his cue.

Listen to our full conversation with Luis Guzmán now at iseeushow.org

08/05/2024

Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu shares her perspective on Hollywood's persistent use of outdated and harmful depictions of Black American life. She highlights the recent animated “Good Times” reboot on Netflix as being out of touch with our present-day audience by utilizing negative stereotypes. Tinubu argues that it's time for Hollywood to let go of these tired tropes and create content that resonates with where we are now as a society.

Listen now to our full conversation with Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu on iseeushow.org

06/05/2024

Eddie Robinson spoke with Bern Nadette Stanis, known for playing Thelma Evans on the classic TV show "Good Times," which was groundbreaking in its portrayal of a working-class Black family, never seen on network television. They discussed her thoughts on what it was like to be the first Black female teenager to have a regular role in a sitcom and the generally positive imagery of the show. Stanis also shares her thoughts about the animated reboot of “Good Times” and revealed that she felt misled by the producers after agreeing to voice for a small role in the new Netflix series.

You can find the full conversation with Bern Nadette Stanis at iseeushow.org

03/05/2024

"Good Times" was a groundbreaking TV sitcom in 1974, featuring the first full Black family on screen. The show elevated stories of struggle and was one of the top ten-rated shows with Black casts at the time. 50 years later, a new animated reboot of "Good Times" on Netflix has sparked criticism for promoting harmful depictions of Black life.

Join I SEE U host Eddie Robinson as he chats with Bern Nadette Stanis, the actor who portrayed Thelma in the original show, and Variety TV critic Aramide Tinubu for their thoughts on the topic.

02/05/2024

In a thought-provoking discussion, legal scholar Mehrsa Baradaran challenges the notion that free markets inherently lead to financial freedom for all. Drawing from her latest book, “The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and The Looting of America,” Baradaran exposes how complex laws and regulations have favored the wealthy, leaving many Americans marginalized. Listen now to our full conversation with Mehrsa Baradaran at iseeushow.org

01/05/2024

The American Dream is quickly becoming unattainable for most working people, especially for Black, Native, and Latino families. Today, the wealth gap between white and Black Americans is almost as large as it was in the 1950s. This week, legal scholar and author Mehrsa Baradaran joins I SEE U to discuss the policies contributing to this widening racial wealth gap, and how all Americans end up losing out.

You don’t want to miss this eye-opening conversation with Legal scholar and author Mehrsa Baradaran. Listen now at iseeushow.org

24/04/2024

Renowned journalist and author Marie Arana's latest book, LatinoLand, is based on extensive research and hundreds of interviews, providing insights into the diverse background of the fastest-growing minority in this country. Despite having been a part of the United States since its founding, Latinos are often considered to be “not American enough.” Marie shares her own experience of trying to get the stories of Latinos into the mainstream.

You can find the full conversation with Marie Arana now at iseeushow.

18/04/2024

Marie Arana joins us this week to discuss her latest book, Latinoland. As the first Literary Director of the Library of Congress and an award-winning author of American Chica and Bolivar, Arana provides a captivating portrait of America's largest and most misunderstood minority in her latest work.

You can listen to our conversation with author Marie Arana this Saturday at 1 pm on NEWS 88.7 or iseeushow.org.

15/04/2024

Multidisciplinary artist Samora Pinderhughes visits I SEE U to shed light on a transformative healing project that reimagines a future built on empathy and compassion.

"The Healing Project" is an initiative that revolves around the stories of community members whose lives have been affected by senseless violence, incarceration, detention, and extreme policing. The project has grown since its inception and has now evolved into an arts organization based in New York City. It has been featured in short films, museum exhibitions, and live concerts, showcasing the power of empathy and art in creating social change.

Listen to our conversation with acclaimed artist Samora Pinderhughes tomorrow on NEWS 88.7 at 1 pm or iseeushow.org

Credit: The Houston production of The Healing Project is co-presented by the Mitchell Center, Project Row Houses, and the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston. Pinderhughes is a Cynthia Woods Mitchell Center for the Arts visiting artist

04/04/2024

This week on I SEE U, an exciting conversation with legendary Emmy Award-winning actor Keith David. David's career began in the late 1970s and early 1980s when a renaissance of Black male actors went mainstream in America. The acting icon reveals his secrets to success as a veteran in the entertainment industry.

You don't want to miss our conversation with actor Keith David at iseeushow.org

📷: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

26/03/2024

Meet Reyna Roberts, the rising country star and Princess of Outlaw Country. As conversations around race and country music continue, Roberts shares her thoughts on crossing over to other genres and collaborating with artists like Megan Thee Stallion and Drake.

You don't want to miss our conversation with Reyna Roberts this Wednesday at iseeushow.org or wherever you get your podcast.

21/03/2024

Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin” is a new Apple TV+ special co-written by cartoonist Robb Armstrong. It’s the origin story of Franklin Armstrong – his family is always on the move with his dad’s military job. Franklin finds comfort in a notebook filled with his grandfather’s advice on friendship.

I SEE U's Eddie Robinson speaks with Robb Armstrong about seeing himself in Franklin's quiet and confident demeanor as a young Black kid struggling with his own identity in conservative South Mississippi. Also, Tiffany Jewell joins us to talk about how children learn about race, often in painful ways. Her new book is “Everything I Learned about Race, I Learned in School."

Tune in this Saturday at 1pm on NEWS 88.7 or online at iseeushow.org

20/03/2024

Alex Stapleton shared the harsh reality of the petrochemical industry's impact on historic Black communities in Texas through her HBO docu-series, 'The Price of Oil.'

Her critical examination of the industry reveals how it destroyed the hard-won oasis where Black families could build wealth and questions why adequate health resources and regulations were not provided to compensate generations of Black and Brown communities.

Listen to the full episode at iseeushow.org

19/03/2024

Award-winning director Alex Stapleton sheds light on the impact of the oil and gas industry on her Houston hometown in HBO's 'God Save Texas: The Price of Oil'.

Her documentary is part of a three-part docuseries that critically examines the industry's toxic effects on Black and Brown communities, who are helping to drive the state's economic growth but have been left behind.

Eddie Robinson speaks with Stapleton about her family's legacy and the need for adequate health resources and regulation in a booming industry.

Listen now to the full episode at iseeushow.org

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