INSIDER
Spotlighting Houstonโs Go Tejano Committee helping to promote Hispanic culture all year
Read full article: Spotlighting Houstonโs Go Tejano Committee helping to promote Hispanic culture all yearFrom their Scholarship Gala, to the Mariachi Invitational and Rodeo Houston, learn more about their year-round events and fundraising.
Iโm from Houston, heโs from the UK - why do we share similar identity struggles?
Read full article: Iโm from Houston, heโs from the UK - why do we share similar identity struggles?KPRC 2 digital producer Ahmed Humble speaks with author Jassa Ahluwalia about his memoir, which highlights growing up Indian/Punjabi and British. However, due to his outward appearance, he is not what youโd picture when you think of someone South Asian. Because of the vast diversity in Houston, many (including Ahmed) can relate to Ahluwalia's identity struggles.
Anime Matsuri to return for 18th annual event at George R. Brown Center in Houston
Read full article: Anime Matsuri to return for 18th annual event at George R. Brown Center in HoustonIt's the largest anime convention in Texas and the second-largest in the U.S., bringing together a combination of fun for anime lovers and highlighting Japanese and pop culture. Thousands of guests are expected to attend; former Mayor Sylvester Turner attended last year in costume!
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month through fashion
Read full article: Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month through fashionSee the Kimono Zulu fashion exhibition featuring Japanese kimonos reimagined by local, contemporary artists and fashion designers at Neiman Marcus.
Houston named 4th most diverse city in America - in case you didnโt know ๐
Read full article: Houston named 4th most diverse city in America - in case you didnโt know ๐Tell us something we donโt know, right? Well, Houston also beat other Texas cities in the Top 10 ranking including Dallas and Arlington.
โMake America White Againโ sign sparks controversy in First Ward days before MLK Jr. Day
Read full article: โMake America White Againโ sign sparks controversy in First Ward days before MLK Jr. DayโMake America White Again.โ That is the sign neighbors and drivers saw as a group of people held the banner on an overpass in First Ward Saturday afternoon.
Start off the new year with good fortunes at the Japanese New Year Celebration at Levy Park
Read full article: Start off the new year with good fortunes at the Japanese New Year Celebration at Levy ParkStart the new year with good fortune at the second annual family-friendly Japanese New Year Celebration at Levy Park.
New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges goes into effect in 2024: What to know
Read full article: New anti-DEI law for public Texas colleges goes into effect in 2024: What to knowA new law dismantling the stateโs diversity, equity and inclusion offices at publicly-funded universities and colleges will go into effect in 2024.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Why Catholics with Mexican heritage celebrate this day
Read full article: Our Lady of Guadalupe: Why Catholics with Mexican heritage celebrate this dayFor many, Tuesday is a day to honor the Virgin Mary, also known as Our Lady of Guadalupe and Virgen de Guadalupe, on what is believed to be the 492th anniversary of her apparition in 1531.
โItโs your cultureโ: KPRC 2 employee shares experience, cultural impact of having son with hair locs
Read full article: โItโs your cultureโ: KPRC 2 employee shares experience, cultural impact of having son with hair locsIn 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.
Barbers Hill HS student disciplined for natural hair back in in-school suspension after weeks at alternative school
Read full article: Barbers Hill HS student disciplined for natural hair back in in-school suspension after weeks at alternative schoolAn 18-year-old Barbers Hill High School student who was disciplined for his natural hairstyle is back in in-school suspension being sent to an alternative school for over a month.
Itโs getting saucy in the kitchen with Chef Arnaldo Richardsโ 12 Days of Mole
Read full article: Itโs getting saucy in the kitchen with Chef Arnaldo Richardsโ 12 Days of MoleTaste traditional mole dishes at Chef Arnaldo Richards' 12-day mole celebration at Picos, featuring unique recipes to tantalize your taste buds.
The art of stepping with Step Afrika!
Read full article: The art of stepping with Step Afrika!Step Afrika! A top ten and nationally recognized African-American dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a performance of 'Drumfolk' this weekend. Get a glimpse into the group's rich history rooted in tradition and culture.
Experience Asian Culture during the Grand Opening of โExplore Asiaโ at Asia Society Texas
Read full article: Experience Asian Culture during the Grand Opening of โExplore Asiaโ at Asia Society TexasThe grand opening event is this weekend, and will feature daily lion dances, food trucks, activities, and story times.
Local Snazzy Mom Arushi Garg brings her culture to NBCโs โHot Wheels: Ultimate Challengeโ
Read full article: Local Snazzy Mom Arushi Garg brings her culture to NBCโs โHot Wheels: Ultimate ChallengeโArushi Garg won the latest challenge on NBCโs โHot Wheels: Ultimate Challengeโ by mixing her Indian culture into the design representing family, memories, and adventure.
Restaurant receipt controversy: Family outraged after being labeled โnegrosโ on receipts at popular Mexican restaurant
Read full article: Restaurant receipt controversy: Family outraged after being labeled โnegrosโ on receipts at popular Mexican restaurantOne Houston family says it was all fun and games at first, but a meal over the weekend ended on a very sour note.
Beautiful and colorful displays of art found at the Nigera Masquerade Exhibition
Read full article: Beautiful and colorful displays of art found at the Nigera Masquerade ExhibitionMany Nigerian societies have a rich tradition of masquerades. Masquerades are a symbol of culture and customs. They are normally portrayed in colorful robes accompanied by traditional dancers or music.
Welcome to Harajuku: KPRC 2โฒs Rose-Ann Argon explores Tokyo district full of culture, energy and fashion
Read full article: Welcome to Harajuku: KPRC 2โฒs Rose-Ann Argon explores Tokyo district full of culture, energy and fashionIn Japan, the culture is just as vibrant as the Olympic games. KPRC 2โฒs Rose-Ann Aragon experiences a district in Shibuya, Tokyo called Harajuku.
An inside look into Japanese Garden, culture in Houston
Read full article: An inside look into Japanese Garden, culture in HoustonWhile the Olympics may be an ocean and a few thousand miles away from Texas, Houston has a unique gem to help Houstonians and visitors experience the beauty of Japanese culture.
A taste of authentic Japanese cuisine, flavors in Houston
Read full article: A taste of authentic Japanese cuisine, flavors in HoustonWhile the worldโs biggest sporting event is taking place thousands of miles away, many Houstonians can appreciate Japanese cuisine in the heart of Houston, in fact, right in River Oaks.
Travel to the late 19th and 20th centuries to view this new exhibit of Impressionism and Modernism at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston
Read full article: Travel to the late 19th and 20th centuries to view this new exhibit of Impressionism and Modernism at the Museum of Fine Arts HoustonOver 90 paintings of modern French Impressionism will land in the Museum of Fine Arts Houston in a new exhibit this June.
New welcome center in First Ward gives nod to Houstonโs local art scene
Read full article: New welcome center in First Ward gives nod to Houstonโs local art sceneHOUSTON 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
Read full article: Houston awards $5 million to the creative communityHOUSTON 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
Read full article: City of Houston launches virtual Native American museumHOUSTON 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
Read full article: New Houston Botanic Garden is 132-acres of plants, hiking trails, water features and moreNew 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
Read full article: Houstonโs Third and Fifth wards designated as cultural districtsHOUSTON 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
Read full article: About 100 years later, Harlem Renaissance impact still being celebratedThat 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
Read full article: Mother withdraws Barbers Hill student sent to in-school suspension for refusing to cut his dreadlocksMONT 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.