Forsaken is a series that explores the systems that both enhance and oppress the lives of the more than 29 million people... more
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Fred Harris, a 19-year-old with special needs, was murdered in the Harris County Jail in 2021. Fred’s killer was sentenced... more
This summer has been historic as headlines filled with election updates dominate news feeds. But with updates flooding through, we... more
Many Texans may not have heard of Mary Frances Tarlton "Sissy" Farenthold. She was a legendary environmentalist in the state.... more
Despite being a mostly conservative community, New Braunfels, Texas has become a safer space for LGBTQ+ people in recent years.... more
In May 2023, a family-friendly drag show at a New Braunfels, Texas church attracted protestors. In part three of Queer... more
After Cameron Wright confessed to assaulting Aliah Hernandez in 2014 in a New Braunfels, Texas hotel room, both the officer... more
In December 2014, Aliah Hernandez, a trans woman, told police she was assaulted after revealing her gender identity to a... more
Everyone’s familiar with AMBER Alert – the notifications sent out when a child is missing or kidnapped and in danger.... more
This spring, protests and encampments materialized on college campuses across the United States. On campuses like Columbia University, the University of... more
In the second episode of this two-part series, Cristela Jones shares the stories of Brenda Moore and Pinkie Mae Davis-Herron,... more
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