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Friday, June 16, 2017

I Don't Do Clubs - Houston Events for Black Professionals this Week

http://www.idontdoclubs.com/2017/06/12/houston-events-this-week-june-2017-3/
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Monday, June 12, 2017

Juneteenth Cemetery Clean-Up Celebration - Food and Water provided - event sponsored by Commissioner Rodney Ellis


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Mentoring Summit from Pratt

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-tcgmf-mentoring-summit-tickets-33711364599

https://www.facebook.com/TCGMF
The Collective Generational Mentoring Foundation
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The Collective Generational Mentoring Foundation. 63 likes. TCGMF seeks to positively impact the lives of Africana-American young men, through mentoring and sponsorship. �

2017 TCGMF Mentoring Summit - eventbrite.com
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Eventbrite - The Collective Generational Mentoring Foundation presents 2017 TCGMF Mentoring Summit - Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Fountain Life Center, Houston, TX.
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VIN Etching Event Tuesday June 13th

Friendly Reminder ! VIN Etching Event - Tuesday, June 13, 2017 @ 4:00 p.m. South Central Substation, 2202 St Emanuel


VIN Etching will occur on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at the South Central Substation located at 2202 St Emanuel. It will occur between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., on a first come, first serve basis. As long as we have individuals waiting, we will continue the etching until daylight permits. If we are not able to serve everyone due to the lack of daylight, we can always schedule another date as long as we have a reasonable number to justify another event date.  
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Thursday, June 8, 2017

TODAY at the Health Museum Panel Discussion featuring Jari Lacks Whye, David Lacks Jr., Dr. Amy McGuire, and Dr. Khalil Muhammad as we explore the future of genomics

On June 8th, The Health Museum is hosting a FREE mind-expanding panel discussion 
featuring Jari Lacks Whye, David Lacks Jr., Dr. Amy McGuire, and Dr. Khalil Muhammad 
as we explore the future of genomics.  Become engaged in race and medicine,
 the history of genomics, the psychosocial impacts of genetic testing, 
and the increasing significance of genomics in our lives and in the world of medicine. 
The discussion will focus on the minuscule  0.5% genetic variation in humans and 
how that difference impacts our health.

The panel will discuss the social determinants of health as well as modern genomics and ethics.

RSVP to On June 8th, The Health Museum is hosting a FREE mind-expanding panel discussion
 featuring Jari Lacks Whye, David Lacks Jr., Dr. Amy McGuire, and Dr. Khalil Muhammad 
as we explore the future of genomics.  

Become engaged in race and medicine, the history of genomics, 
the psychosocial impacts of genetic testing, and
 the increasing significance of genomics in our lives and in the world of medicine.
The discussion will focus on the minuscule  0.5% genetic variation in humans and 
how that difference impacts our health.

The panel will discuss the social determinants of health as well as modern genomics and ethics.

RSVP to membership@thehealthmuseum.org

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Congrats to efamily member Darryl Gaines of NASA - honoree at Chauncy Glover Project (read more about this national program)

http://thechauncygloverproject.org/

The CGP Houston "Breaking Out: Breaking the Chains. Breaking the Cycle."  Inaugural Black Tie Gala will take place on Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Queensbury Theatre in Houston, TX.  Join us as the students of CGP take the stage to lead you on a riveting journey, theatrically detailing how CGP has helped them "break out" and "break the cycle".  You will be greatly entertained and deeply inspired!
During this year’s gala we will recognize you along with other outstanding individuals for their significant contributions to our young people and the community at large.   This year's honorees are:
 CGP - Heart of Houston Award - Presented to Constable Alan Rosen - Harris County Constable's Office Precinct One
 CGP - Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award - Presented to Marcus Davis, Business Owner - The Breakfast Klub
 CGP - You Are Fearless Award - Presented to U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson-Lee - 18th Congressional District of Texas
 CGP - Faithful Visionary Leadership Award - Presented to Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby, Senior Pastor - Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

 CGP - Houston Game Changer Award - Presented to Darryl Gaines, Assistant to the Center Director - National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC)
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16 Juneteenth Events thanks Pratt for sharing! Houston, Missouri City, Galveston

June, 2017...
 

Mark your calendars to celebrate
EMPOWERMENT and EMANCIPATION all month long in
Houston, Missouri City & Galveston...

 

EMPOWERMENT...

 










CLICK THE GRAPHIC ABOVE TO GO TO
WWW.CAREERANDRECOVERY.ORG

 

EMANCIPATION...

 

Commemorating...
          154 years since the Emancipation Proclamation
          152 years since Texas slaves were granted freedom
          145 years of Emancipation Park area Freedom Celebrations &
            44 years of Central Houston Freedom Parades



Reverend Jack Yates

Sat  |  June 10, 2017  |  8:30am |  Free
 
Emancipation Park
Prayer Dedication
3018 Emancipation Avenue,Houston TX 77004

In the spirit of Reverend JackYates, Richard Allen, Richard Brock, and Reverend Elias Dibble
and the many  African-American churches, who in 1872 joined to make possible the purchase and maintenance of Emancipation Park, local area church Pastors will join together  on Hutchins Street at Emancipation Avenue, at the Gateway arch of the newly renovated park, to undertake sacred prayers for the success of the Historic Emancipation Park in continuing its  legacy of service to the community.

Sponsored by Emancipation Park Conservancy, Third Ward Community Cloth & OST/Almeda Redevelopment Authority
Participating Churches include...

Antioch MBC
First Unitarian
Good Hope MBC
Great Zion MBC
Holman St. Baptist Church
Jerusalem MBC
Mary Olive BC
Minster Muhammad Mosque No 45

Progressive New Hope
Pilgrim Congregation United Churches
      of Christ
Shrine of the Black Madonna
St. Mary Catholic Church
Trinity East United Methodist Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Wesley Chapel









Sat | June 17, 2017 |  9am-10am
JOIN THE FRIEND'S PARADE!
Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 9am...
"Marching up Emancipation Avenue
" 

Click here to get information on the Friend's other events!...Youth Programs, Miss Juneteenth Pageant, etc...and to sign up for the 44th annual Juneteenth parade on the new Emancipation Avenue

For complete FEP shedules and more information: www.EmancipationUSA.com



Saturday,  June 17, 2017  & Monday, June 19, 2017|  10am-5pm 
 Free Family Fun at THE NEW Emancipation Park!


MAP TO 3018 Emancipation Ave @ Elgin, Houston, 77004    

Sat | June 17, 2017 |  10am-5pm 
FREE
Emancipation Park
Re-dedication Celebration

 Mon | June 19, 2017 |  10am-5pm 
FREE 
Juneteenth Communty Festival  

For more info:  EmancipationParkConservancy.org



Sat  |  June 17, 2017     |  6-9pm   
6pm-Reception  |  7pm-Museum  Tour   |  7:30pm-Gala
Broken Chains Awareness Development Group’s
Third Annual Juneteenth Scholarship Gala
  
at The Shrine Cultural Center,
5309 Martin Luther King Blvd., Houston, TX 77021

Tickets: $40 adults | Children under 12: $25 | Table of 8: $300

Broken Chains Awareness Development Group, Inc. is a nonprofit inner-city youth support program determined to break the mental chains that hinder our youth from reaching their full potential.
 Broken Chains Awareness Development Group, Inc
713-582-2679  |   futureleaders@brokenchainsadg.com
www.brokenchainsadg.com



MILLER OUTDOOR THEATRE  |  FREE

Sat  |  June 17, 2017  |  8:30pm


H-Town Get Down

The biggest hip hop dance festival in H-Town. Bring your crew to this incredible evening featuring Houston's favorite dancers, DJs, and visual artists including rapper K Rino, spoken word artist Outspoken Bean, Inertia Dance Company, etc. This event is for all entertainment fans to love!

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Mon  |  June 19, 2017     |  7pm 

"A Gulf Coast Juneteenth"

This revival of Miller’s beloved blues and creole music festival features iconic American rhythm and blues singer, actress, and civil rights activist Mavis Staples, plus legendary musicians Milton Hopkins & the Hit City Blues Band and J Paul Jr & the Zydeco NuBreedz.
Free tickets are available for the covered seating area.  (4 per person over age 16 while they last) at the Miller Outdoor Theatre box office the day of the performance 10:30 AM-1:00 PM.and one hour before show time to distribute the remaining tickets. As always, open seating on the hill. The shows goes on rain or shine.



Sat  |  June 17, 2017  | 12-8pm

Reggae, Gospel, Rap, Spoken Word
at Fifth Ward Community Garden
3711 Brill St. 77026



Register for free at http://aapdepjuneteenth.eventbrite.com
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Sat  |  June 17, 2017  | 12-8pm

Sam Houston Takeover Houston Class Reunion
12 - 4pm
 
 

and
Juneteenth
Greek Step Fest
4 - 8pm

 

at
Tom Bass Performing
Arts Pavilion

3452 Fellows Rd, 77047

Cost $20 per event

Buy your tickets here on Eventbrite




June 8 - JUNE 17, 2017 |  MISSOURI CITY'S MULTIPLE EVENT SCHEDULE



More than 20 events will take place throughout June for Galveston’s 2017 Juneteenth celebration. For a list of upcoming events, CLICK HERE.

 


This announcement is sponsored in part by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, 
Ft. Bend County Precinct 2 Judge Joel Clouser and  provided by...

Click the logo above to discover these and other events and
Sponsorship Opportunities!
  


 


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