How Houston ended up segregated (April 16, 2026)
About this episode
The episode explores the history of segregation in Houston and features a discussion with author David Ponton III about his book on the subject.
On Thursday's show: We learn what is taking place at the annual NRA Convention April 16-19 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Also this hour: We take a closer look at how and why segregation has become a permanent feature in our cities and how the promise of the 1940s through the 60s in Houston actually were periods that allowed racism to persist behind an illusion of progress. Those are subjects addressed in the book, Houston and the Permanence of Segregation . We talk with its author David Ponton III. And we learn about Black Cinema Club HTX , which is working to make the city a hub for Black cinema. The organization's founders tell us about their efforts to make Houston the next Atlanta for film and about their anniversary film festival this weekend. Watch
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