After a January kickoff with record attendance at First Day Hikes across the state, Texas State Parks’ Centennial Celebration continues with a new round of special community events this month. In February, state parks in North Texas, East Texas, Huntsville and San Antonio will host a variety of events, including several that commemorate Black History Month. Everyone is warmly welcomed to join in the fun. At Ray Roberts Lake State Park in North Texas, find out how […]
Black History Month
Sugar Land 95 to be honored on the 4th anniversary of their discovery February 19
The Society of Justice & Equality for the People of Sugar Land (S.O.J.E.S.), a Sugar Land non-profit organization established to raise the narrative on convict leasing and Sugar Land’s past, will hold A Day of Remembrance – A Black History Month Tribute to the Sugar Land 95, 11 a.m., Saturday, February 19, to mark to the day the fourth anniversary of the discovery of the “Sugar Land 95,” the human remains of at least 95 victims of […]
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston recognizes Fort Bend County Commissioner Grady Prestage, winner of Mayor’s History Maker Award
Presented by Comcast to honor community volunteers during Black History Month Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston is proud to recognize board member Grady Prestage, Fort Bend County Commissioner, as one of the winners of the Mayor’s History Maker Awards celebrating Black History Month. Presented by Comcast, this year’s awards honored eight community volunteers who have dedicated their lives to serving the public and contributed to making the Houston area community stronger and more […]
Black History Month: Houston Mayor And Community Leaders To Inspire Children Through The Power Of Literacy During Black History Month
HISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan and FBISD Superintendent Dr. Charles Dupre kick off virtual story time celebration Feb. 1 to 5, 2021 via Facebook Children’s Museum of Houston and sister location, Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center, have invited community leaders to inspire children, virtually, through the power of literacy during February Black History Month. Community leaders from Houston: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Houston Independent School District (HISD) Interim Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan, ABC 13 […]
Libraries Present Online Genealogy & Local History Programs For Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, Fort Bend County Libraries’ Local History and Genealogy Department will present two online programs in February for family-history researchers and local-history buffs, with special focus on African-American history. These online, pre-recorded videos can be viewed on the Fort Bend County Libraries website – www.fortbend.lib.tx.us — by clicking on the “Classes and Events” tab and selecting “Virtual Programs,” and then finding the programs on the dates listed. On Monday, February 8, Genealogy and Local History […]
Libraries Host Online Game Hours For Teens, Adults
The Adult Services Department at Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) will have several virtual game-day activities for adults and teens in February. These virtual events will be online; they will NOT be in person. · “Virtual Board-Game Day: Love Letter” – Tuesday, February 2, 3:00 pm. In this virtual event, players will participate online in a game of Love Letter — a card game in which one attempts to deliver a love letter to the princess by […]
Libraries Celebrate Black History Month With Special Online Programs
In recognition of Black History Month in February, Fort Bend County Libraries will have a variety of special online programs celebrating the history and cultural contributions of African-Americans in the United States. These virtual events will be online; they will NOT be in person. “Before 1619: Why Black History Month Matters” — Monday, February 1 (pre-recorded video) With the help of genetic testing and historical evidence, many African Americans are finding that they are modern descendants of the […]