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Houston Bubbles This Weekend with Juneteenth Festivities ―We Have the Event List

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There will be plenty of ways to learn about and celebrate Juneteenth this weekend throughout the Houston area.

June 19 marks 157 years since the emancipation of slaves in Texas and the United States. U.S. Gen. Gordon Granger read General Orders No. 3 on June 19, 1865 in Galveston, giving the holiday even greater meaning for the Houston region.

Houston Police and federal law enforcement will be on hand at Emancipation Park in the city’s historic Third Ward to ensure the public’s safety at the biggest event of the weekend.

 

Juneteenth 2022: Freedom Work

Prairie View A&M University, Rice University and Texas Southern University will host panels on topics ranging from Black Entrepreneurship to Higher Education, “Pathways to the Ph.D. for Black Students.”

Where: Anderson Clarke Center, 6100 Main Street

When: June 17, 8:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

“Memory Builds the Monument” Film Screening

Celebrate Juneteenth by watching the screening of “Memory Builds The Monument.” The award-winning short film documents the lives and struggles of Black Houstonians in the city’s fifth ward from the 1940s to the 1960s.

Where: The DeLuxe Theater, 3303 Lyons Avenue

When: June 17, 6 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Houston Mayor Turner’s Annual Acres Homes Juneteenth Parade

The parade will begin at 10 AM and commence from Acres Homes Multi-Service Center 6719 W. Montgomery and end on 1620 Dolly Wright at Greater Zion Missionary Baptist Church around noon.

Where: Acres Homes Multi-Service Center 6719 W. Montgomery

When: June 18, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Black is Primary Juneteenth Festival

The festival will take place at the Post Houston, hosting children’s storytimes, performances and financial workshops, all in “celebration of Black Joy.”

Where: Post Houston

When: June 18 all-day, starting at 10 a.m.

Emancipation Park Juneteenth Celebration

The two-day celebration will feature local vendors, children’s activities, and musical performances from The Isley Brothers, Sheila E. and more

Where: Emancipation Park, 3018 Emancipation Ave

When: June 18 and June 19, 4 p.m.- 10 p.m.

The Children’s Museum Juneteenth Celebration

Open to all games, the Juneteenth celebration at the Children’s Museum will feature performances, book giveaways, and a Black Panther meet and greet.

Where: The Children’s Museum, 1500 Binz St

When: June 18, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

A Juneteenth Celebration at Bayou Bend

Comprised of family-centered activities, The celebration will include art workshops and talks by various artists Ted Ellis and Jolie Rocke.

Where: Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens, 6003 Memorial Drive

When: June 18, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Juneteenth: The Journey to Freedom

Presented by Wells Fargo, Miller Outdoor Theater will host five educational performances highlighting the origin of slavery, the civil rights movement, and the continuance of social justice.

Where: Miller Outdoor Theater, 6000 Hermann Park Dr

When: June 19, 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Culled from the Houston Public Media

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Okwesilieze Holds 20th Anniversary & Induction in Houston

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The Okwesilieze Women’s Club of Nigeria International Inc., Houston, Texas will be hosting its 20th anniversary and induction ceremony on October 7, 2023, at the Igbo Catholic Community Hall on 825 Creekbend Drive in Houston. The event starts at 8.00 pm. According to the Founder, CEO, and National President, Dr. Mrs. Gboliwe Chukwu (Ochiora), the event will highlight a thread of historical moments relevant to the group as well as pay tribute to the departed members.

“This is a great moment for our group if you recall how we started and how far we have gone. Also, do not forget that the Houston Chapter is the very first in North America to be fully registered and incorporated. So celebrating this in Houston, which by the way is the headquarters means so much to us,” Dr. Chukwu said.
Group leaders and members from all over the world are expected. In addition, many Houston community and political leaders are on the guest list. Guests will also witness the induction of new members.

The Okwesilieze Women’s Club of Nigeria was founded in 1976 by the wives of the original People’s Club of Nigeria in Enugu. The First induction took place on April 1, 1978, in Enugu-Nigeria. Today, the club has grown extensively with numerous chapters around the world. On January 21, 2003, the Texas Chapter was founded and officially inaugurated by Dr. Mrs. Chukwu
On October 11, 2003, the Lifetime National President, Chief Mrs. Alice Nwandu led a delegation of original group leaders, founders, and members from Nigeria to preside over the launching of the Houston Chapter. It was launched as a non-profit organization designed for women of substance and means. The goal according to Dr. Mrs. Chukwu was to “Sufficiently address issues that affect the quality of life of the Nigerian Women, their families, and the society in both the United States and Back home.”

She continued, “Our mission is to keep promoting family values and harness our members for wellness, economic opportunities, and other activities; helping less fortunate women, abused, and the homeless through our influence and operations.”
For more information about this event, please contact 281-772-5548 or 832-746-4988.

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Houston’s Church Partners with Christian Association of Nigeria to host National Bible Quiz Competition

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The Voice of Evangelism International (VOEI) in Houston, Texas in partnership with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) will be hosting the 2023 Champion of Champions National Bible Quiz Competition in Abuja Nigeria. The event themed “The Word in a Fragile World” has commenced with a Bloc Competition that would end this month.  The Grand Finale will be held on September 20, 2023 at the National Christian Center, Abuja – starting at 10.00 am.

  • Theme: “The Word in a Fragile World”
  • Date: Bloc Competition, June – August 2023
  • Grand Finale: 20th September 2023
  • Venue: National Christian Center, Abuja
  • Time: 10.00 am

The competition is categorized into three age grades, Adult, Youth, and Teen. Three winners will emerge from each category during the Grand Finale. All winners will receive trophies, including ministerial support, donations, and consolation prizes.

Left: His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh, President of the Christian Association of Nigeria; Archbishop Dr. Emeka & Dr. Mrs. Chizoba Agwu, General Overseas of the Voice of Evangelism

Sponsored by Archbishop Dr. Emeka & Dr. Mrs. Chizoba Agwu, General Overseas of the Voice of Evangelism based in Houston, Texas, this event serves as the foundation and basis for evangelism, and serving God. According to Archbishop Dr. Agwu, the quiz affords children a better opportunity to read and understand the Bible. It offers them the spiritual values to abide by the tenets of the Bible.”

CAN under the leadership of His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel C. Okoh serves as a basis for response to the unity of the church and promotes understanding, peace, and unity among the various people and strata of society in Nigeria through the propagation of the gospel.

The VOEI is a nondenominational worship center established in 2006 to spread the word, unite persons, families, and businesses, as well as galvanize souls for Jesus Christ. The ministry has over the years, illustrated the retention of traditional Christian family standards consistent with the preaching and values of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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Book Launch & Thanksgiving Bash Hosted on Behalf of Mrs. Henrietta Okoro

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Book Launch & Thanksgiving event was hosted on behalf of  Dr. Mrs. Henrietta Okoro at Crown Plaza Hotels & Resorts on 6050 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross GA. The event took place on July 2, 2023

Dr. Henrietta M. Okoro is an adjunct professor of computer information systems and business studies at the Colorado Technical University, National University, and the University of Cumberland.

The book titled Organizational Culture and Performance: The Practice of Sustaining Higher Performance in Business Merger & Acquisition Paperback. In the book, Dr. Okoro integrates organizational culture traits with insights from research to provide readers with distinctive strategies to improve and sustain employee retention, job satisfaction, and higher organizational performance. Emphases were made on distressed banks, global bank mergers, acquisition trends, and implications for sustainability.

Recommendations were provided to leaders in various industries and future research prospects. The book highlights the factors of job satisfaction, employee commitment, thinking beyond financial gain in mergers and acquisitions, failure as a learning tool, and the cultural traits necessary to sustain creativity and higher organizational performance.

The event was attended by who-is-who in the governmental, community, business, and academic communities.

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