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From 1994 to 1998, DiverseWorks, an alternative art space in Houston, Texas, presented DiverseDialogues, a performance and exhibition program that brought nationally recognized artists to Houston for extended residencies. Interacting with varied social and cultural communities in Houston in addition to more than thirty organizations around the country, DiverseDialogues resulted in seventeen performances and exhibitions which are documented in this publication, both on DVD as well as in a printed catalog detailing the events and the artists. Many of these artists created new works with strong political and social statements at a time when publicly funded arts in the United States were under siege. This DVD is a reminder of the importance of the voice of the artist and the record of the innovative creative process which supports that voice.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of professional basketball player Yao Ming, and describes his childhood, education, early career in China, and other related topics.

In 2002, NASA fellow Thad Roberts hatched the most daring heist ever conceived: steal NASA's precious moon rocks. With the help of his girlfriend and another female cohort, both NASA interns, Roberts successfully stole the rocks. However, selling the invaluable stones proved to be Roberts' downfall.

The author, a lawyer who has represented over one hundred clients on death row, presents a candid look at capital punishment and the American criminal justice system in his account of a Texas execution.

A black family and a white family in 1960s Texas find common ground during the Civil Rights Movement.

In 1969 Houston, detective Ted Stephens tries to solve a multiple homicide case, while dealing with personal and professional problems and helping private eye Clive Watson cope with the death of his wife.

Describes the events that led to civil war in the West African republic of Liberia and the efforts of one Liberian family to emigrate to the United States and rebuild their lives in Houston, Texas.