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Rest in Peace

STORY March 10

First edition of The Pittsburgh Courier is published. - 1910 Joseph O. Goffney, II Joseph O. Goffney, II, the son of Pastor Joseph Goffney, Jr. and Dr. LaTonya M. Goffney, passed away on the evening of March 6 surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Joe Junior, as he was affectionately called, was a senior at Lane School in Aldine ISD. His mother currently serves as the district’s Superintendent of Schools and his father is the pastor of God’s Restoration Revival Center Holiness Church in Coldspring and is a teacher in Spring ISD. “He brought so much joy to so many people,” said LaTonya Goffney. “Every day was a reminder of how God will sustain and nurture you even in the most trying times. I am blessed to be his mother.”

In addition to his mother and father, he leaves sister, Joslyn, 14 to cherish his memories.

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Prairie View A&M University opened its’ doors as Texas’ first state supported college for African-Americans -1878

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William Kitchen, a slave, receives an Army paycheck – 1770

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Rev. Claude W. Black passed away after serving 50 years as the pastor of Mt. Zion First B.C. in San Antonio and a civil rights leader -2009

Final Arrangements entrusted to: Collins & Johnson Funeral Home Visitation Tuesday, March 12 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

612 Avenue E. Conroe, TX 77301

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Final Viewing / Funeral Wednesday, March 13 10:00 a.m.: Viewing 11:00 a.m.: Funeral

Menelik ascends the throne of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) – 1889

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Organizer of the Negro Baptist Convention of Texas, Pastor R.H. Boyd is born. – 1843

Education

Op-Ed

Our Story

401 Hughes Rd. Coldspring,TX 77331

Celebration of Life Wednesday, March 13 1:30 p.m.

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Lucy Parsons is born in Austin; she was an early civil rights pioneer whose struggle in the 1886 movement helped to create the eight-hour workday.

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God’s Restoration Revival Center Holiness Church

Jones Educational Complex

125 FM 1514 Coldspring, TX 77331 We MUST Understand challenges the Black community to hold elected officals accountable.

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Worthing High School’s, Dr. Khalilah Campbell-Rhone named Secondary Principal of the Year.

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Omowale Lithuli Allen shares a teacheable lesson on Haitian refugees.

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In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Aldine Education Foundation (www.AldineEducationFoundation.org).

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Protect Our Youth

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e all know that young people are the future of America. As such, our youth will be operating with other young people who are not only of this nation but, of other nationalities in the future. This is why it is so important that we put our best foot forward now!

This means exhibiting our best behavior “in front” of our youth who will one day, in the very near future, be in control of the world.

Unfortunately, with Donald Trump displaying so much reckless, irresponsible, overbearing, racist dictatorial governmental behavior, we as “true Americans” must be greatly concerned about how our young people are interpreting, accepting or dealing with the obviously wrong misunderstandings they are currently seeing.

If the young people of America and the world are inspired to imitate Trump and hope to become a leader like him, then the world will be in a lot of trouble in the future. In my mind the Trump supporters who are still backing his “actions

of evil” are not looking at the violations of laws that he is committing, nor are they considering the message that he is sending our youth. When these adults don’t speak out or react to Trump’s wrong doings, they are not doing the “right thing” for America or our future leaders.

Every time I see or hear Americans standing up to Trump, I’m definitely inspired and motivated by their show of courage and their true loyalty toward America.

Their open opposition to Trump is very important to our young people. If they don’t ever hear or see any opposition to Trump, they will think that what he’s doing is the right thing and they will eventually try to imitate his unstable mindset and “sick vision” for what makes our country great. The racist ways he displays his programs and his comments about issues that divide Americans must be exposed if we intend to “Protect Our Youth”.

I often hear some people say that they have a problem with Americans removing racist statues of Confederate soldiers, generals and flags from public places in America.

Well, if we love and want to “Protect Our Youth”, then we must change any situations that divide, endangers or disconnect our American youth.

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We “Blame it On Me”, because that’s exactly what MUST Understand I’m going to do. Because, I am sick and tired of seeBy Roy ing Black folks in power Douglas Malonson, treating others like them, Publisher worse than our counterparts.

It’s one thing to have “Our Lives begin to end an ought with your broththe day we remain silent er or sister, but, it takes it about things that matter.” to another level when we - Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. act out in front of others e MUST Un- who have no respect or d e r s t a n d regard for us anyway. I some of the will be the first one to say biggest problems with that, every Black face you Black folks, is Black see in power is not really folks. Here lately, I have Black. We are surroundbeen expressing a thought ed by many Uncle Tom’s conveyed by Dr. King who pretend to stand by us when we are together, but, stab us in the back when we are not around. Now, I am not calling out no one person in particular by making this statement – but, if the shoe fit – Wear It! Just recently, the city was made aware of an incident which occurred amongst our Black elected officials. The public display bothered me and Councilmember is one of the main reasons Dwight Boykins - (D) why I stress emphasis years ago. I believe it is on the Black community something we Africans holding our elected offiliving in America need to cials accountable in every be mindful of. way. Furthermore, I must We MUST learn the admit that I don’t agree importance of speaking with every Black deciout about things that are sion made by every Black happening in our commu- elected official. But, We nities, rather than turning MUST Understand some a blind eye to them. I don’t things are better addressed care if I have to speak out behind closed doors, veragainst another person sus in the presence of those of Color in order to get who are already against us my message across. Hell, anyway. The last thing we

N**** Please!

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Africans living in America need to show the public is that there is blatant division and strife amongst us, especially when it comes to addressing our leaders.

The most-recent display of Black on Black hostility in leadership came when Councilman Dwight Boykins showed his outrage with Mayor Sylvester Turner by intentionally “tagging” almost, all of the items of the Council’s agenda. His discontent was initiated by the Mayor’s “refusal to swear-in 68 graduated fire cadets.” Now, there you go acting up… N**** PLEASE!!

I just wonder if the Mayor was a White man would this still have happened? Would you still have “tagged” nearly, EVERY ITEM?? N**** PLEASE!!

Although space will not allow me to dive into this scenario as much as I would like, all I can say is, N**** PLEASE!! It is ashame the way we do one another for the sake of election purposes or to win a few votes.

Now, anybody who had any sense already knew the ramifications that came along with Propositions A & B in regards to the firefighters. Last year, the Mayor already prepared the City for the consequences of voting in favor of Proposition B. So, N**** PLEASE don’t act shocked and surprised and try to retaliate.

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By Chelsea Davis-Bibb, M.Ed.

HOUSTON - Just because you have a rough beginning, those events don’t dictate how the rest of your life will go. Justin Chappell is the epitome of this statement, as he was in and out of trouble during his childhood. He didn’t receive the discipline he needed due to the separation of his parents and his father not being around.

He stated, “My mom tried to do the best she could …my stepfather did the best that he could, but the streets raised me.” At a young age, Justin was involved in gang activity, had his first son at the age of 15, participated in alcohol and drugs, expressing, “I grew up fast.”

Justin grew up in Birmingham Alabama, and spent a lot of time living there in fear for his life.

He expressed, “There were just a lot of things going on and I just needed a way out.” He eventually moved from Alabama to play basketball, but when he got hurt, he was unable to play anymore.

He then made plans to go into the air force, but when he went to go sign his paperwork, there was a note on the door which read “be back in 30 minutes.” In that short period of time, he caught a felony case. He said,“This is when I hit rock bottom.”

God’s favor was truly on Justin’s life as he received the second chance he needed. “It was a blessing,” Justin stated, as he knew the judge could have locked him up in prison for a long time; but the

judge kept saying, “I see something in you.” His mom kept telling Justin, he needed to go to church, but he would never go.

When he was in jail for a short period of time, he started praying and making God promises, and when he got out of

COVER STORY until 2012 when one of his friends was murdered by another friend of his. He emphasized, “It broke my heart…I have stories for days, but after that happened, it put a fire in me.”

Today, Justin is the owner of Bama’s Landscaping, a landscape counsel-

provided him with everything he needed for his business. Through his company, he has not only been able to be successful, but has also been able to help the ministry he started called, Bloodz of Christ (B.O.C.).

B.O.C. is “an outreach

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and Girls Clubs and supports more than 100 boys from the Waxahachie, Ennis, Desoto and Dallas regions.”

It is Justin’s mission to help as many kids as he can and cutting grass allows him the freedom to run his ministry work

Justin Chappell is “Changing Lives” one youth at a time with his non-profit, Bloodz of Christ. jail, he started attending, and this is when his life started to change. Even though Justin started taking God serious, he really didn’t take him serious

ing and planning company based out of Waxahachie.

He gives much credit to God’s Exciting Cathedral of Praise Baptist Church, as this church

nonprofit that strives to bring hope and instill morals and values in inner city young men. The organization, founded in 2009, partners with Boys

and a lot of the money he makes, he uses it to help fund the ministry.

Recently, Justin was the winner of a customer video contest through

Mulligan’s Funding.

Justin could have used the money from the contest to fund his business, but he decided to use the money for ministry. His desire is to be able to expose inner city youth to different things, but, he knows this requires funding.

One of the challenges he has faced, is getting more support from the Black community stating, “The Black community doesn’t help the Black community; there are some good people out there, but, not enough.” So, when he won the contest, he wondered if, “Mulligan would agree, instead, to write a check directly to the charity.” Mulligan Funding complied and donated the winnings to the charity.

Through B.O.C., he is “helping kids to be better.” He takes them on events, and they even attend church on Wednesday’s and Sunday’s. He believes in the youth he has the opportunity to engage, and is doing everything in his power to keep them out of trouble and to be the best they can be.

No matter what happens, Justin is determined to uphold B.O.C.’s mission by Changing Lives.

“It’s a lot holding me back, but, I am not going to let that stop me…I just want to promote these kids - God will take care of me,” he added.

If you would like to learn more about the ministry, or would like to donate, you can email Justin Chappell at bloodzofchrist@yahoo. com.

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EDUCATION

Texas • March 10-16, 2019

Secondary Principal of the Year

Tech at Lawson Academy

In the 2016-2017 school year, Campbell-Rhone was named a School Support Officer for the same district she previously attended, taught and led.

When asked to support Worthing High School, she noticed that some of her former students were not performing to their fullest potential. As a result, when the principal position became available, she was determined to commit to helping Evan E. Worthing become a successful school once more.

Campbell-Rhone stepped down to take place as a principal and was officially named the principal of Worthing High School for the 2017-

our robot do.” Not only do they learn how to program the robots, they are introduced to college and career readiness in the areas of technology and engineering.

Robotics is an intellectual “sport of the mind” where programmers play a key role in providing the artificial intelligence to Lawson students’networking. the robots. As every stuBy Cheryl Lawson Robots are one way that HOUSTON - The robot students learn about engi- dent can tell you, robotics walks across the table, neering in a way that feels is fun and gives scholars an opportunity to exbends over, picks up a to them like FUN. plore science, technology, LEGO block, stands upCreated in partnership right, walks to the pile of with the K.I.N.D. Girls mathematics and language even though it feels like blocks on the other side of Mentoring Program, the table and releases the Academy student teams “play!”

The Lawson Academy block. Several bright-eyed create robots and then is committed to engag12-year-olds watch every demonstrate them to their ing students and making movement, talking eager- peers. Student teams get to learning fun. This open ly about what will happen program, name and presenrollment public charter next! ent their work. For these school accepts students in The distance the robot 6th, 7th and 8th grade grades 6, 7 and 8. Boys had to travel and every students, the robotics and girls who attend The turn the robot would make program allows them to Lawson Academy benewas developed knowing take an active role in their the size of the table, the own learning. These stu- fit from small classes, a distance to the original dents are presented with boys campus and a girls block and the distance to challenges and they solve campus for single-gender the destination. Before problems, through collab- instruction, free breakfast the robot can even walk, oration, critical thinking and lunch, bus services the students had to config- and utilizing the Engineer- and a faculty of certified teachers. ure it using software and ing Design Process.

Enrollment is free and dozens of small pieces.

“I didn’t know that I every student who attends Should the robot walk like could be a programmer at The Lawson Academy a man or roll like a truck? first. I think all the time has demonstrated success What sounds will it make about what we can make in their high school and as it performs various c o l l e ge tasks? c a r e e r s.

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HOUSTON Dr. Khalilah Campbell-Rhone has been in the public education system for nearly 20 years. A proud Houstonian, she attended school in the Houston Independent School District.

2018 school year. Given exactly one year to receive an accountability rating of Met Standard by the Texas Educational Association, Campbell-Rhone has hired a fantastic faculty and staff who have undertaken the motto, “All things are possible through hard work and sacrifice!”

Last April, Campbell-Rhone received the Educational Leadership Award for Houston ISD, and she looks forward to this years’ success alongside her students and team! She magnified that award by becoming Secondary Principal of the Year (HISD) for the 20182019 school year.

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RELIGION

The Deceit of Darkness

By Pastor Claude Cummings, III He Heard My Cry Fellowship

Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops.

- St. Luke 12:3 HOUSTON - I love magic shows. I enjoy watching magicians use various skills to deceive our eyes into believing some random object is floating in midair, has changed colors, or disappeared.

My favorite skill to watch is sleight of hand.

Sleight of hand is defined as skillful deception. The best magicians can literally stand inches away from you and use sleight of hand to deceive you into believing the unimaginable. However, the truth is, it is just an illusion. A trick skillfully constructed to deceive the eyes.

Darkness in my opinion is Satan’s sleight of hand. He skillfully uses darkness to deceive many into believing “that which is done in darkness will remain in darkness”.

When I speak of darkness, I mean those things done behind closed doors, out of public view, and those things done and spoken amongst confidants.

The Gospel of Luke sheds light (literally) on the illusion of darkness and reveals the truth about the things men and women believe will remain in darkness. Here are some things to consider to avoid Satan’s sleight of hand.

God’s Omnipresence God is everywhere at the same time and He is listening and watching.

There is no place on earth you can go and God is not present. Many have prov-

that can happen if I get caught, if someone finds out, or if this is revealed?”

Considering the worstcase scenario always kept me out of trouble. As a child, I had a great rela-

en throughout the years, how easy it is to deceive and withhold information from man. However, God knows what we are going to do before we know what we are going to do.

Ask yourself, will my actions please God? If the answer is no, pray and ask God to reveal His will for your life.

Satan’s greatest illusion is convincing so many to lie, cheat, steal and kill to achieve the things we desire in life. Satan thrives in darkness. He never reminds us of this truth revealed by the Gospel Luke. “What’s done in the dark will come to light”.

What is the worst-case scenario? I missed a lot of fun as a youth and admittedly, God Omnipresence was not being considered.

There was however (and still today) one consistent thought on my mind “what is the worst thing

tionship with my parents.

I knew my parents loved me and on occasion, that love was revealed through discipline. So in part, I considered the worst-case scenario to prevent beatings (I meant to say disciplined).

God loves us. As our heavenly parent, He disciplines us when we walk in darkness. If you consider “what is the worst case scenario”, it will decrease your odds of being disciplined by God. Someone always has a camera!

Understand this God will use any and everything, including technology to reveal this truth: what’s done in the dark will come to light. Let’s face it, cameras are everywhere.

Because of technology, actions committed in darkness are a click away from the rooftop.

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OUR STORY

Haitian Refugees: Are we missing a teachable lesson?

By Omowale Luthuli-Allen Coordinator of the M.L.K Peacekeeper Initiative

HOUSTON - While working in Social Services for the last 10 years of my employment at Harris County, I would often ask workers that qualified citizens for emergency assistance such as rental and utility assistance whether they have serviced any Haitians? The answer would always be No. The Haitian immigrant story is below the radar when speaking of successful immigrant resettlement. Usually, the conversation du jour is about South Asians and Hispanics. However, a strong case can be made that in Houston, no immi-

grant group has been more successful at pursuing the mercurial American dream than the Haitians No, not the Vietnamese, nor the Hmong groups from Cambodia and Laos.

In 1980, the late Congressman Mickey Leland convened a group of citizens to begin advocacy and launch a concrete plan for Houston to receive Haitian refugees.

Daily reports of human misery, drowning of men, women and children and overcrowded morgues in Miami were prominent in the media. In behalf of this ad hoc humanitarian relief effort, Leland and the committee sent me to Miami to assess the situation. I camped in Little

Haiti and was stunned by the images and testimony that I received.

The visit to the morgue transfixed me. When I returned to Houston and gave my reports, there was no hesitation about immediately providing relief. We cooperated with Church World Services and leaders from local anchor institutions matched resources with their big hearts. Hospitals in the medical center, nursing homes through the communities, city and state government and churches brought all hands-on deck and opened their hearts and bank accounts.

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Lone Star College Bid Request: Sealed electronic proposals will be received by Lone Star College for CSP #663 – Nobel Energy Plaza Garden – LSC- University Park, electronic bids due by 11:00 am, Friday, 4/5/2019. Mandatory Pre-Proposal Site Visit, Friday, 3/22/2019 at 2:00 PM, University Park, NRB-Room 150A, 20515 State Highway 249, Houston, TX 77070. Contact: Christina.M.Thibodaux@lonestar.edu must register to bid: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/istar/supplier.htm. If registered, please ensure your registration is up to date. For assistance with the online registration process, contact: 832-813-6575.

Lone Star College Bid Request: RFP #664 - Armored Car Services for Lone Star College. RFP Due: 04/11/19 @ 10:00 a.m. Online WebEx pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.; call–in number (832-813-6703). Contact: margaret.bailey@Lonestar.edu (832-8136216). For information to register and bid, please visit: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar. edu/istar/supplier.htm Lone Star College Bid Request: RFP # 656: Full Flight Simulator (Advanced Aviation Training Device – AATD) – Lone Star College-Conroe Center. RFP Due: 4/10/19 @ 10:00a.m.

Online WebEx pre-proposal meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.; call–in number 1-408-792-6300 Access code: 808 383 423. Contact michelle.allen@Lonestar. edu 832-813-6299. For information to register and bid, please visit: http://wwwappsdstc.lonestar.edu/istar/supplier.htm

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THURSDAY, MARCH 14 Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center sponsors: 3 Lives Blood Drive Remington College Greenspoint Campus 11310 Greens Crossing, Suite 300 Houston, 77067

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FRIDAY, MARCH 15 TSU Presents “Lesson in Seeing” Film Ollington Smith Playhouse Texas Southern University 3100 Cleburne St Houston, 77004 From 6-8:30p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 March for Black Women Houston 2019 Emancipation Park 3018 Emancipation Ave Houston, 77004 Free From 11a.m.-2p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 One Night Youth Revival “God’s Plan-A Night of Promise” 6724 Finch St Houston, 77028 From 7p.m.-10p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Black Texas Pop-Up Markets Lion’s Heart Event Center 5610 Forney Dr Houston, 77036 From 12-4p.m.

SUNDAY, MARCH 24 6th Annual Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival Miller Hill and Jones Reflection Pool at Hermann Park 6001 Fannin St Houston, 77004 From 10a.m.-5p.m.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Black Male Summit Shrine of the Black Madonna Cultural & Event Center 5309 Martin Luther King Blvd Houston, 77021 Free Blackmalesummit. eventbrite.com From 12-4p.m.

TUESDAY, MARCH 26 Lunch & Learn FRIDAY, MARCH 29 Regional Black Color of Law & Contractors Association Civil Rights Training Dallas ISD SATURDAY, MARCH 23 for News Media Education Center The Putt Putt 9400 North Central Crime Stoppers of Houston Luncheon Preserve 3001 Main St Expressway SATURDAY, MARCH 16 The Third Hermann Houston, 77004 13th floor, Civic Saturday Park Golf Course From 9a.m.-Noon.

Ste. Room 2 Criminal Justice 2155 Macgregor Way Dallas, 75231 Emancipation Comm Houston, 77030 SATURDAY, MARCH 30 From 11:30a.m.-1p.m.

Center From12:30-4p.m.

Black Unity 3018 Emancipation Ave WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 Community Fair Houston, 77004 Creative Arts Career Fair Drew Academy SATURDAY, MARCH 23 From 9a.m.-1p.m.

Houston Community 1919 West Little York Rd Champagne & Melanin College Northwest Houston, 77091 The Spring Brunch SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Association Free The Business of Bank 60th St. Patrick’s Parade HCC West Houston For more information 1070 Dallas St 401 Franklin (Downtown) Institute call/text: Jacquie at Houston, 77002 Houston, 77002 2811 Hayes Rd (832) 960-1650 From 12.-3p.m.

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Houston, 77083 From 11a.m.-3p.m.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Free SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Chat for ChangeVirtuous Women Houston THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Tour the Trail Empowerment Conference NAACP Houston Branch SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Inspire Women’s Southwest Multi-Service 1600 Texas Parkway presents 19th Annual Conference Center Floor 001 Women Let’s Talk Sugar Creek Baptist 6400 High Star Dr Missouri City, 77478 Barbara Jordan Mickey Church Houston, 77074 Leland School of Public 13223 Southwest Fwy Free SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Affairs Sugar Land, 77478 From 2-5p.m.

The Re-Education Project 3100 Cleburne St From 9a.m.-12 noon Houston Black History Tour Houston, 77004 SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Houston, 77002 FRIDAY, APRIL 05 The Art of Transparency $30 FRIDAY, MARCH 29 11th Annual Spring The Battle is Not Over From 11a.m.-2p.m.

Third Ward Community Breakfast Planting $10-$25 25th Cloth Cooperative Seeds of Promise Hyatt Regency Anniversary Celebration SATURDAY, MARCH 23 The Junior League Houston/Galleria St. James Episcopal Reclaim Your Throne Black of Houston 2626 Sage Rd Church Women’s Worth 1811 Briar Oaks Lane Houston, 77056 3129 Southmore Blvd Shrine of the Black Houston, 77027 From 1-5p.m.

Houston, 77004 Madonna Cultural and From 7:30-8:30a.m.

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Event Center SATURDAY, MARCH 16 SATURDAY, APRIL 06 5309 Martin Luther King Women’s History Month FRIDAY, MARCH 29 100BMOH Class of 2019 Blvd.

The African American Walking (Let’s Talk) Membership Informational Houston, 77021 Library at the News!

Mickey Leland College From 2-5p.m.

Gregory School Center for the Healing Preparatory Academy for 1300 Cleveland St of Racism Young Men SATURDAY, MARCH 23 Houston, 77019 3412 Crawford St 1700 Gregg St 14th Annual Port City From 2-4p.m. (@ Holman) Houston, 77020 Links Stem Fair Houston, 77004 From 9a.m.-11a.m. & Carnival SUNDAY, MARCH 17 From 12-2p.m.

Free Sunnyside Park 128th Church Anniversary 3502 Bellfort St First Shiloh MBC SATURDAY, MARCH 30 SATURDAY, APRIL 06 Houston, 77051 4420 Lyons Ave 2019 DFW Walk Bayou Greenway Day 2019 From 10:30a.m.-1:30p.m.

Houston, 77020 for Brain Injury Mason Park Free Starting at 10:30a.m.

Addison Circle Park 541 South 75th St 15650 Addison Rd Houston, 77023 SATURDAY, MARCH 23 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Addison, 75001 Free - 9a.m.-3p.m.

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