โItโs your cultureโ: KPRC 2 employee shares experience, cultural impact of having son with hair locs
In wake of the controversy surrounding a teen at Barbers Hill High School who was suspended a second time for refusing to change his hairstyle, KPRC 2 is shedding light on the importance of natural hairstyles and the effects these disciplinary actions may have on people of color.
New welcome center in First Ward gives nod to Houstonโs local art scene
HOUSTON โ Houstonโs art scene is about to get bigger this year. Arts District Houston in Winter Street Studios will open their welcome center this Saturday at 1 p.m., bringing large-scale public art inside and out as a way to support local artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a news release said. The new welcome center is roughly 230 square feet and will feature artwork from a local artist every month, and the grand opening will coincide with Sawyer Yardsโ Second Saturday event, where visitors have the chance to meet hundreds of local artists during open studio hours, socially-distanced. Arts District Houston will also serve as a directory for visitors with suggestions of places to do in the area, the release said. Business hours are from Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Houston awards $5 million to the creative community
HOUSTON โ Houston is providing $5 million to artists, cultural organizations, music venues and musicians for COVID-19 relief. The Mayorโs Office of Cultural Affairs, in collaboration with the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) and the Mid-America Arts Alliance (MAAA), distributed federal CARES funds to 691 recipients. The total includes 226 artists, 308 musicians, 36 music venues and 121 arts and cultural organizations. โWe want to thank musicians and artists for their role in the community as we, as a city, work together during this global pandemic,โ said Mayor Sylvester Turner. The Cityโs commitment to music venues, musicians, cultural institutions and artists is a part of a variety of supports like broadband access, rental assistance, and small business relief.โThere were a total of 1,736 applicants reporting losses of $165.6 million.
City of Houston launches virtual Native American museum
HOUSTON โ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced the celebratory launch of Houstonโs first virtual Native American Indian Museum and Cultural Center. โEarlier this year, City Council voted to recognize the second Monday in October as Indigenous Peoplesโ Day,โ Turner said in a written statement. โHoustonians can now celebrate Native American Heritage Month by learning about indigenous histories through the Southern Plains Museum and Cultural Center. Visitors can learn about indigenous nations through renderings of art, artifacts and videos of public ceremonies as they traverse the virtual space. To access the virtual cultural center, click here.
New Houston Botanic Garden is 132-acres of plants, hiking trails, water features and more
New Houston Botanic Garden is 132-acres of plants, hiking trails, water features and morePublished: September 15, 2020, 4:58 pmHouston Botanic Garden is a 132-acre plant museum with hiking trails, water features, and a family discovery center, and opens to the public this Friday. Itโs located at the site of the old Glennbrook Golf Course, right across I-45 from Hobby Airport. Lauren Kelly got a sneak peek from President and General Counsel, Claudia Gee Vassar.
Houstonโs Third and Fifth wards designated as cultural districts
HOUSTON โ The Third and Fifth wards of Houston have been designated cultural districts by the state. โI am so excited to see the State recognize the Fifth Ward community for its rich history and heritage while also acknowledging its continued commitment to arts and culture,โ Harrison Guy, Director of Arts & Culture at the Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation, said in a written statement. โThese neighborhoods have created, nurtured and celebrated arts and culture over generations,โ Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a written statement. The other five are the Arts District Houston, the East End Cultural District, the Midtown Cultural Arts and Entertainment District, the Museum District and the Theater District. For more information about Houstonโs cultural program, go to houstontx.gov/culturalaffairs.
About 100 years later, Harlem Renaissance impact still being celebrated
That might sound contradictory and impossible by math standards, but that partly explains the greatness of the Harlem Renaissance. The result was the birth of the Harlem Renaissance, a cultural, artistic, social and intellectual explosion that spanned the entire Roaring โ20s. One of his most recognized works was a poem called โMadam and the Minister,โ which spoke of the mood toward religion in the Harlem Renaissance. One of the writers of the Harlem Renaissance, Hurston was a key contributor to a magazine called โFire! There no doubt will be good celebrations in 2020, but, given the Harlem Renaissance was more than just a one-year movement, the tributes will be lasting for years to come.
Mother withdraws Barbers Hill student sent to in-school suspension for refusing to cut his dreadlocks
MONT BELVIEU โ Updated: Deandre Arnoldโs mother Sandy Arnold confirmed Friday that she has withdrawn her son from Barbers Hill High School. Original story: Barbers Hill High School student Deandre Arnold has always been a good student. โThe dress code is off the shoulders above the earlobes and out of the eyes,โ she said. But after Christmas break and three months before graduation, his mother said the district changed the dress code policy. The Barbers Hill School District released a written statement:We do have a community supported hair length policy & have had for decades.