In this episode of the Public Affairs podcast, host Sky Houston talks legacy and community with Dr. Kenneth Williams and Dr. DeAndrea Hughes, organizers of the Culture Parade in Northeast Houston. They discuss the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the impact of community engagement on the area's history and identity. The conversation highlights the significance of the parade in bringing people together and promoting civic duty, with a focus on voting and community involvement. The episode also touches on the role of super neighborhoods and civic clubs in maintaining community pride and unity.

In this episode of the Public Affairs podcast, host Sky Houston talks legacy and community with Dr. Kenneth Williams and Dr. DeAndrea Hughes, organizers of the Culture Parade in Northeast Houston. They discuss the importance of preserving cultural heritage and the impact of community engagement on the area's history and identity. The conversation highlights the significance of the parade in bringing people together and promoting civic duty, with a focus on voting and community involvement. The episode also touches on the role of super neighborhoods and civic clubs in maintaining community pride and unity.

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For the Culture Northeast Houston Parade | Dr. Kenneth Williams & Dr. Hughes

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In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston chats with Ms. Monica Brown Adeeko and Ms. Carlotta Outley Sinclair from the IVY Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston. They're gearing up for their annual fashion show, celebrating style, scholarship, and service. The event aims to uplift young people in the community while showcasing local beauty and creativity. The ladies share the foundation's mission, which started over 45 years ago with a simple goal: to provide scholarships to deserving students. They discuss the importance of community service, academic excellence, and the impact of the fashion show on the community.

In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston chats with Ms. Monica Brown Adeeko and Ms. Carlotta Outley Sinclair from the IVY Educational and Charitable Foundation of Houston. They're gearing up for their annual fashion show, celebrating style, scholarship, and service. The event aims to uplift young people in the community while showcasing local beauty and creativity. The ladies share the foundation's mission, which started over 45 years ago with a simple goal: to provide scholarships to deserving students. They discuss the importance of community service, academic excellence, and the impact of the fashion show on the community.

Ivy Educational and Charitable Foundation | Monica Brown Adeeko & Carlotta Outley Sinclair

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In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston chats with Christine Holland, CEO of Rebuilding Together Houston, about their mission to preserve the character of the city, one home at a time. Christine shares the organization's history, from its humble beginnings as a response to social services cuts in the 80s to its current efforts to revitalize neighborhoods. They discuss the importance of community involvement and the impact of neglecting home repairs on families and neighborhoods. The conversation highlights the organization's work with the Spencer family, a marine veteran and his wife, and the need for volunteers to help make a difference.

In this episode of the Public Affairs Podcast, host Sky Houston chats with Christine Holland, CEO of Rebuilding Together Houston, about their mission to preserve the character of the city, one home at a time. Christine shares the organization's history, from its humble beginnings as a response to social services cuts in the 80s to its current efforts to revitalize neighborhoods. They discuss the importance of community involvement and the impact of neglecting home repairs on families and neighborhoods. The conversation highlights the organization's work with the Spencer family, a marine veteran and his wife, and the need for volunteers to help make a difference.

Rebuilding Together Houston - "Rising Together" | Christine Holland

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In this episode of the Public Affairs podcast, host Sky Houston talks to Jacklyn Minimah- Wilson, CEO of Literacy Now, about the importance of reading and literacy in Houston. They discuss the alarming statistic that nearly 73% of third-graders in Houston are not reading at grade level, and the consequences that follow. Jacqueline shares her personal story of falling in love with reading in the third grade and how it's shaped her mission to make literacy accessible to all. They also dive into the upcoming Houston Reads Day event, where volunteers will read to over 17,000 students across the city.

In this episode of the Public Affairs podcast, host Sky Houston talks to Jacklyn Minimah- Wilson, CEO of Literacy Now, about the importance of reading and literacy in Houston. They discuss the alarming statistic that nearly 73% of third-graders in Houston are not reading at grade level, and the consequences that follow. Jacqueline shares her personal story of falling in love with reading in the third grade and how it's shaped her mission to make literacy accessible to all. They also dive into the upcoming Houston Reads Day event, where volunteers will read to over 17,000 students across the city.

Houston Reads Day 2026 - Literacy Now | Jacklyn Minimah- Wilson

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For the Culture Northeast Houston Parade | Dr. Kenneth Williams & Dr. Hughes

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