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The History of The Beatles In Doctor Who

Perhaps no band in the real world has had quite as much of an impact on the world of Doctor Who as the Beatles did. Both were of course fantastic products of England in the '60s, but some of the connections go far deeper than a contemporary complementary pop-culture acknowledgment. Almost every si ... More >>

Nigerian Child Witch Hunter Visiting Houston for "Marathon Deliverance"...and Folks Are Pissed

Former steamrolling NFL running back Christian Okoye isn't The Nigerian Nightmare, according to folks like Deana Holmes. Self-proclaimed witch hunter Helen Ukpabio is. "Not sure that we need to have this crap where little kids are accused of being witches that need to be prayed over and exorcised," ... More >>

Finger Licking Good

If you like Cajun and Southern food, try this West African restaurant.

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It Takes Tuwo

Suya Hut serves a slice — er, ball — of West Africa in Houston.

Zodiac Change Day: Do Not Despair, Aquarius -- You're Not a Capricorn, No Matter What They Say

This is NOT the dawning of the age of Capricorn, dammit​Today is the first big change under the new astrology rules, or whatever they are that's riling up zodiac types. January 20 is now the beginning of Capricorn, whereas it used to be the home of Aquarius. We're sure we're messing up the t ... More >>

Planet Houston

The world's great cuisines converge here.

Nistylin' & Profilin'

Before departing for L.A., Karina Nistal releases her long-awaited second album.

Planet Houston: Country Cooking

An around-the-world guide to the foods of Planet Houston

World Cup 2010: Spain Vs. Germany -- Starry Individuals Face A Daunting Team Of Relative No-Names

All Euro all the time​One team has been laying beat downs.The other team, well, hasn't.That pretty much sums up the difference between Germany and Spain heading into their semifinal date later this afternoon - evening in Durban, South Africa.In a rematch of the 2008 European finals, the Germ ... More >>

World Cup: 25 Things An Outsider Learned

What? No "Heil Shitler" headline?​With the U.S. soccer team defeat to Ghana on Saturday, I thought I would note some things I noted from the World Cup this year.1. From my readings on the internet and twitter, it appeared that the U.S. soccer team was coached by Gary Kubiak. The team had bad fi ... More >>

The Week In TV: Futurama Lives!

​I don't know about you, but I'm ready for a summer of transcredible exploits. This was the week in TV Land: • Last week I asked what you watch during the summer, and the responses covered the bases for summer shows: Burn Notice, Leverage (really?), The Closer (really?!), sporting events, ... More >>

World Cup 2010 -- What's The Future Look Like For Team America?

Is Coach Bob Bradley staying?​Now that the US has been eliminated from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it's time to play a little Monday quarterback, futbol style.Even though the US won its group for the first time in this millennium, and even though they made it past the first round (this was the team's ... More >>

Game Time: 2010 World Cup -- I Am Darth Soccer

"Luke!! I am your bad-luck charm!!"​If ever there were a sporting event that was tailor-made for watching in a sports bar with a room full of diehard fans, it's World Cup soccer.It's the one sporting event that takes a pretty easily graspable concept for the casual fan (put ball in goal -- and in ... More >>

World Cup 2010: USA-Ghana -- Do You (No Longer) Believe In Miracles?

Yeah, and WE wanted YOU to stop giving up early goals​They did it once, they did it twice, even three times for awhile, but the US National Team failed to come from behind as they fell to Ghana 2-1 in overtime Saturday.For the third time in this tournament, the US fell behind from an early goal, h ... More >>

World Cup 2010: USA-Ghana -- Five Keys To Look For

A moment he'll never forget​The images of Wednesday morning are still fresh on many people's minds. The image of Landon Donovan putting the US ahead in the 91st minute against Algeria, putting the Americans back in the round of 16 for the first time since 2002.Their opponent on Saturday is Ghana, ... More >>

USA-Algeria: One Terrific Game, One Great Result

The Obama administration brings first-ever winning a group​God damn, that was a great game.Nerve-wrecking, but a hell of a game.With just a couple of minutes left in stoppage time before the final whistle was blown, American goalkeeper Tim Howard started a counterattack by throwing a Brett Favre-l ... More >>

World Cup: Today South Africa; Tomorrow Houston

This ball is shaped funny​The world's biggest sporting event might be coming to a stadium near you, that is, if you want it here more than everyone else. A reception was held at City Hall Thursday to announce that Houston is holding the top spot in the bidding to host the FIFA World Cup in 2 ... More >>

World Cup 2010: These Teams Will Make It Out Of The Group Stage. Guaranteed

Now THAT was a USA World Cup squad​The 2010 edition of the FIFA World Cup is finally here. Thirty-two teams made it to the big dance to see just who is the best in the world. Realistically though, only a handful of teams have a shot of winning the cup. It's all going to come down to matchups ... More >>

Brazil, Unplugged

Gilberto Gil trims down his sound for an all-acoustic show.

"El Anatsui: New Installation"

The African artist puts a spin on kente cloth

The Dynamo's Newest Import Adapts To A New League

Photo courtesy houstondynamo.com​The Houston Dynamo are in the business of importing forwards these days. Currently, they employ forwards from the African nations of Ghana and Sierra Leone, and even their U.S. International hails from the far off island of Hawaii.The Dynamo's newest signee, forw ... More >>

Afropop Arrives

Motherland music hit a fever pitch with U.S. bands this year

Muxtape Monday: African Diaspora

Indie Rock Rediscovers the Motherland

Kinky Afro

A Little Day Music: Strike 3 Percussion

This trio of percussionists performs an unusual lunchtime concert

SPIN Party and Exhibition

Cell phone photos from around the world

“A Modern Patronage: de Menil Gifts to American and European Museums”

From Warhol prints to African artifacts, the de Menils stocked museums around the globe

Paradise by the Dashboard Light/Houston Music

Racket again ventures downtown in search of musical serendipity

Don't Fear the Reaper

The annual return of the Greil Marcus Rock Death Meter

Authors of "Authenticity"

Contemporary Africa -- with a theme

Hand Balls

The highs and lows of a World Cup day and a gay pride evening

Africa, Via Switzerland

Can 33 artists from one man's collection sum up a continent?

Letters

Houston, Once Removed

Go to Accra, Ghana, and find gated communities modeled on our own hometown

Everything's Kosher

Two new eateries lay down the Jewish dietary laws

Caveat Vendor

A converted cigarette machine peddles a new addiction: Miniature art

Fire Breather with a Sax

Carlos Garnett decides to chill down here after almost 40 years in New York City

Child's Play

1998 Houston Press Music Awards Nominees

Houston Press 1997 Music Awards Preview

A guide to who's who in the Press Music Awards ballot. Plus, the where and when of the Press Music Awards Showcase!

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The SAs a girl, she tried to break the color barrier in Houston schools. As an adult, she worked in the African liberation movement and against apartheid.

Now, back in Houston, she's in the fight of her life. Struggles of Beneva Williams Nyamu

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