The UH Center for Public History Lecture Series provides a unique opportunity for Houston professionals, community leaders, and others to consider historical, social and cultural perspectives directly related to the decisions they make. The Series brings to the University of Houston and the larger Houston community scholars, artists, and policymakers who shape our world and broaden our intellectual horizons.
Although historians study the past, we are keenly aware of our present moment in 2020. We believe that history – and especially Houston's history – can offer us tools to help us make sense of the world we live in. In alignment with the larger efforts of the university and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, the CPH Lecture Series will dedicate our programming this 2020-2021 academic year to examining the roots of systemic racism in our society. Our monthly events this year will explore critical topics including the history of voting rights, food access, environmental justice, health disparities, and legislative politics to name a few.
Each of the major CPH Lecture Series events from the 2020-2021 academic year will be recorded and placed below for viewing. In addition, we have provided list of linked supplemental resources for each video, related to the content discussed in that specific lecture or panel.
September 24, 2020 - "Black, Brown and Blue: A Historical Discussion of Policing in Houston"
Additional Resources
CPH Podcast, Public Historians at Work:
Houston History Magazine:
- "Camp Logan 1917," By Matthew Crow
- "Guadalupe Quintanilla: Defying the Odds," by Adriana Castro
- "Moody Park: From the Riots to the Future for the Northside Community," by Robinson Block
October 21, 2020 - "Vanguard: When Black Women Led the Fight for Voting Rights"
Additional Resources
CPH Podcast, Public Historians at Work:
Houston History Magazine:
November 10, 2020 - "Three Feathers: Storytelling and Restorative Justice in Northern Indigenous Communities"
Additional Resources
CPH Podcast, Public Historians at Work:
November 18, 2020 - "Houston in 2020: Self-Employed Black Artists - An Oral History Project by Amy C. Evans"
Additional Resources
CPH Podcast, Public Historians at Work:
- Episode 3 - "Documenting People through Food, Stories, and Art: Amy C. Evans"
- Stories from the Third Ward: "The Art and Legacy of Dr. John T. Biggers"
Houston History Magazine:
January 26, 2021 - "Resilient Houston: Documenting Hurricane Harvey"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- Resilient Houston Vol. 18, No. 1 - Full Issue
- UH: Contributions to the Katrina Effort
- Houston's Helping Hand: Remembering Katrina
- Racer's Storm: The Benchmark Hurricane of 1837
- The 1915 Hurricane: Texas Tempest
March 4, 2021 - "Racial Health Disparities and Public History: Oral Histories of Latinx and African American Health in the COVID-19 Pandemic"
April 13, 2021 - "When The Lights (and Heat) Went Out in Texas: The Texas Blackout in Historical Context"
April 19, 2021 - "How Texas Changed the Culture of American Athletics"
Additional Resources
Houston History Magazine:
- The Turkey Day Classic: Houston's Biggest Football Rivalry
- Coach Bill Yeoman and UH Football
- Two Paths to Greatness: Elvin Hayes and Hakeem Olajuwon
April 30, 2021 - "Race, Health, and Air Pollution in Houston: Environmental Justice During COVID-19"
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Houston History Magazine:
June 9, 2021 - "LGBTQ+ HOU: Bayou City Proud"
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Houston History Magazine:
June 16, 2021 - "Seadrift Documentary Panel Discussion: Race, Refugees, and Redemption"
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Houston History Magazine: