Houston mayoral race 2009
Congratulations Annise Parker - Times are Changing, Houston is Changing, Texas is Changing
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-12-14 14:58 Authored by Davey DBy now the country and the rest of the world knows about the historic victory garnered by former Houston comptroller Annise Parker to become Houston’s next mayor. Parker, who is openly gay and has been with her partner for over 19 years, made history on a couple of fronts.
A Message to Gene Locke & Annise Parker - The People Need You to Step It Up In order to Win Their Votes
Submitted by Southern Shift on Mon, 2009-11-09 13:23 Authored by Davey D
Downtown Houston was on fire this past weekend as a few hundred folks showed up for the Discovery Green Living Life Festival. Headlining the acts were Marc Bamuthi Joseph a spoken word artists and playwright along with Hip Hop icon MC Lyte. The festival was the jump off for a year long conversation that will help facilitate the fusing of Hip Hop, politics, art, and Green Sustainable living. Both Lyte and Joseph are strong believers in the power of art to help uplift, educate, and inspire communities. Their track record over the years has more than proven that.
