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I was devastated last year when I learned about the drowning of six children in Louisiana, all family members, who lost their lives trying to save each other because they did not know how to swim. I was even more shocked to discover that adult family members watched in horror as each child drowned, because […]
Convention Theme: “The Power of Now: Claiming Your Destiny” Philadelphia, Pennsylvania August 3-7, 2011 During the summer I participated in the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 3-7, 2011. Founded in 1975 and consisting of journalist, students and media-related professionals, NABJ provides programs and services to and advocates on […]
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. During the summer the Omegas commemorated the founding of their organization during their annual convention, which was held in Washington, DC, July 28-31, 2011. Over 10,000 Omegas from various parts of the nation and world participated in the event, including a large contingent […]
Washington, DC September 23-26, 2011 The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) held its annual conference in Washington, DC, July 23-26, 2011. As always, NCLR hosted another great conference! Founded in 1968, NCLR is the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States that seeks to improve opportunities for Latino […]
Conference Theme: “Leading for a Stronger America” San Antonio, Texas June 23-25, 2011 My parents, Cecil and Loretta Houston, and I attended the National Association of Latino Elected Officials (NALEO) 28th Annual Conference, June 23-25, 2011. NALEO is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization that facilitates the full participation of Latinos in the political process, […]
May 22, 2011 On May 22, 2011, I was inducted into the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Northwest Georgia Chapter. It is such an honor to become a member of such a distinguished group of African American women! The National Coalition of 100 Black Women prides itself on providing leadership to and fostering […]
May 21, 2011 Terreon and I attended the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala on May 21, 2011. Tisha Tallman serves as its President and CEO. We had a great time! We celebrated the achievements of the distinguished honorees and danced salsa all night! What a wonderful evening!
May 20, 2011 The Georgia Association of Latino Elected Officials (GALEO) annual Power Breakfast was an outstanding event again this year! GALEO is a nonprofit, non-partisan organization providing a voice for the growing Latino population in Georgia and a framework for collaborative and proactive legislative initiatives for Georgia’s Hispanic community. GALEO’s mission is to […]
May 13, 2011 Despite the efforts of numerous civic and community organizations, the influential business community, concerned citizens throughout Georgia and former Georgia State Senator Sam Zamarripa’s compelling letter to the governor, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed the controversial immigration bill (HB87) into law on May 13, 2011. Like Arizona’s immigration legislation, Georgia’s Illegal Immigration […]
May 4, 2011 My parents, Cecil and Loretta Houston, and I were absolutely delighted when we received the invitation from Dr. Juan Andrade, Jr., to attend a reception at the Embassy of Mexico in DC honoring him with the Ohtli Award! Also a native of our home town Brownwood, Texas, Dr. Andrade is a close […]
