Thanks to the Houston Sun Newspaper, I was on the scene for the 2014 Essence Festival in New Orleans. This year, the Essence Festival celebrated its 20th Anniversary and kicked off the special occasion with Prince as its signature performance. The weather wasn’t the only thing scorching this 4th of July weekend as celebrities and…
Friends of Emancipation (FEP) Park surprised the children of Emancipation Park’s Summer Recreation Program with pizzas, a variety of delicious looking cupcakes, assorted juices and ice cream to celebrate the 142nd Birthday of the historical park founded by free slaves on July 19, 1872. The birthday surprise had the children laughing, running and playing and…
There are many stylish casino designed hotels and resorts that line the 4.2 miles of the Las Vegas Strip. Glitz, glamor and eye-catching attractions embellish one of the most well-known skylines worldwide. However, there is one hotel that is one of a kind. The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s exquisite architecture sets this landmark apart from…
The Houston Parks and Recreation Department kicks off the 2014 summer season this weekend with activities and classes for all ages and abilities. “We’re excited that summer is here. It’s one of our busiest seasons,” said Joe Turner, Director, Houston Parks and Recreation Department. “We welcome visitors to our 360 plus parks and encourage them…
General Order No. 3 The people of Texas are informed that, in accordance with a proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of personal rights and rights of property, between former masters and slaves and the connection heretofore existing between them, becomes that between employer…
The Emancipation Proclamation January 1, 1863 A Transcription By the President of the United States of America: A Proclamation. Whereas, on the twenty-second day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, a proclamation was issued by the President of the United States, containing, among other things, the following,…
The Miami Heat stepped into Game 5 down by 3-1 and it appeared at one point that LeBron and crew were on a mission to see a Game 6 as they came out very aggressively and dashed to an 8-0 lead to begin the game; and then continued to sprint with a 22-6 lead over…
“The Negro is a genius in a fix.” – Unknown Happy Juneteenth
Dear Community of Responsible Residents: You are invited to participate in a Freedom Acceleration Roundtable Exchange of Ideas. The Houston Sun Juneteenth 7 Village Freedom Breakfast is at the Power Center, Saturday, June 14 at 8AM. Tickets are $40. Roundtable Discussion is Free. Your 7 Villages of Freedom Community Empowerment Dialogue is priceless. Please participate.…
All Queens pose below with FEP President Dorris Ellis Robinson. Miss Toddler Juneteenth, Jr Miss Juneteenth, Miss Juneteenth and Miss Teen Juneteenth 2014.
Ovide Duncantell receives award from the Friends of Emancipation Park during the Juneteenth Pageant for his hard work to preserve and protect the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
For Texas’ African American residents, June 19th (Juneteenth) is the essential Freedom Day. It is the reminder of the joy of liberty, of the pain, the struggle, and the perseverance of Africans in Diaspora ancestry. This day also brought new hope with great expectations. Black Texans longed for freedom and on June 19, 1865; two…
Houston’s Mayor Annise Parker’s Equal Rights Ordinance passed 11-6 and proved to be almost as tedious as her mayoral election. Although it is a major victory for the LGBT community, Councilmember Jerry Davis, who voted for the ordinance, emphatically expressed to the citizens of Houston that this is for the people of his district, the…
Less than a week before she died, legendary poet Dr. Maya Angelou canceled an appearance at The 2014 Major League Baseball (MLB) Civil Rights game which will be played at Minute Maid Park on Friday, May 30th between the Houston Astros and the Baltimore Orioles. Angelo along with NFL Hall of Famer Jim Brown and…
Houstonians outside of Houston City Council protesting Equal Opportunity Ordinance. Houstonians inside City Council Chambers that supports the Mayor’s ordinance. The waving of hands is a way to show applause or favor inside Council Chambers.
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