Houston, Texas

CTL-E-4155 · Locality · city · 1960-present

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Home city of the Houston Forward Times and of publisher Karen Carter Richards (Houston native since infancy); home of KCOH and its historic Third Ward 'Looking Glass' studio.

Referenced by

Karen Carter Richards — from → this record
Roland Martin — from → this record

Sources

greaterdiversity.com — 'Houston Forward Times' Karen Carter Richards Continues the Work'
Black Enterprise — 'End of an Era for KCOH, Historic Black Owned Radio Station'

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