The rise of artificial intelligence and generative A.I. has raised philosophical questions about what it means to be human and where we draw the line. Can robots have feelings? Should we create artificial life? As we embrace new technology, will we become transhuman and eventually posthuman? Read, watch, and play these suggestions with similar technological sci-fi themes!
Highlighting Houston Authors for Juneteenth
Juneteenth is the celebration of the emancipation of Black slaves in America. Celebrate today by highlighting and uplifting Black authors, artists, and creatives from Houston!
Celebrating Historic and Trailblazing Trans Women
Transgender women have been stigmatized for years, and this blog highlights some historic trans women and their contributions to LGBTQ rights and trans visibility and the importance of respecting and understanding trans people.
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: What Did It Mean?
Kendrick Lamar made a historic performance at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in which he sang his Grammy hits "Not Like Us" and "All the Stars", but he also caused controversy in his messaging about the Black American experience, civil rights, and fascism in the United States.
How to Get Involved in Local Government
Looking to get involved in your local government or start a career in politics? Learn more about your municipal government and consider volunteering, joining a board or commission, or even working for your city or county government to give you a foundation for a future in politics!
Censoring Art: The Parallels of Book Bans and Video Game Censorship
Banning art is a long contentious history, and just like books, video games have been the subject of censoring and controversy for decades now. From violence, to gambling, there are various reasons for banning games, but their merit and artistic expression creates grounds for keeping them around.
Borderlands: A Modern Gaming Masterpiece Turned Hopeful Blockbuster
Borderlands, the new action movie releasing soon, is based on a successful video game series of the same name that lets players fight all sorts of creatures, bandits, and robots with an armory of hundreds of guns with unique skills, elements, and playstyles.
The 55th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Learn more about the Stonewall Uprising, a crucial moment in history and a catalyst in the fight for gay rights and LGBTQ activism on its 55th year anniversary.
Freeman Library’s Local Author Spotlight
Freeman Branch Library hosts a local author spotlight event in which we invite authors from Houston and the surrounding area to present themselves and their work for advertising, networking, and publishing.
How to Avoid Getting Scammed
This blog highlights a funny story of a librarian almost getting scammed and has advice and tips to help you recognize scams and keep yourself safe on the internet.
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