Port of Houston Authority: Giving Back to the Bay
Oyster Reef Restoration Project Program Participants
On Saturday, July 16, 2016, an Oyster Reef Restoration Project was held at Galveston’s Sweetwater Reserve in Galveston, Texas made possible by the Port of Houston Authority (PHA). The Oyster Reef Restoration Project will create a vital habitat for new oysters and other local aquatic life. Oysters often times act as a natural filtration system by filtering silt and contaminants from the water. Young oysters need a hard surface like the shells of other oysters to settle and grow. Stewardship efforts like this helps the Port of Houston Authority be an environmental leader and show their commitment to the Bay, which is vital to the work at the Port of Houston Authority. Additionally, the Port of Houston Authority are increasing habitat, improving water quality and learning more about the ecology of Galveston Bay. Volunteers were able to place old oyster shells in bags, carry those bags into the water, and then place them into Galveston Bay to create new oyster reefs. For more information about this fantastic project visit the http://www.portofhouston.com/ or call 713-670-2400. Thanks also to Lisa Ashley for providing great insight to this amazing project.
Oyster Reef Restoration Project Program Participants
Erykah Badu Concert at Arena Theatre
Erykah Badu and Sherry Browning
Music sensation Erykah Badu perfomed live in concert on Sunday, May 19, 2016, at the Arena Theatre of Houston. One of her biggest fans Sherry Browning along with one of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee’s Interns Julian Rhyne presented a congressional proclamation to the beautiful musical sensation on behalf of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee who was in Washington D.C. at the time of the concert. Erykah Badu is a musical talent who is well-known for her song “Tyrone.” Most people automatically say that they think of me when “Tyrone” plays on the radio. This was a spectacular concert by musical sensation Erykah Badu performing some of her greatest hits, including “Window Seat”, “On & On” and “Bag Lady”. Erykah Badu’s concert was well attended and everyone enjoyed Badu’s company.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s 67th Boule
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s 67th Boule Participants
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. recently held their 67th Boule in Atlanta, Georgia on July 9-14, 2016. More than 20,000 professional women gathered together for this international conference. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated women continue to remain active in the community through service, conferences, and special events. Since 1908, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated has implemented programs of service impacting countless lives. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s 290,000 members give over 1.5 million service hours every year to meet the needs of their community. For more information about Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. visit their website at http://aka1908.com/. Thanks to Bonita Green Gambrel who is President of the Omicron Tau Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Ampha Sorority, Inc. and to many of the members of A.K.A. sorority for providing insight to this wonderful convention.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.’s 67th Boule Participants
Sisters Network Inc. Founder Karen Jackson Inducted as Honorary Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Honorary Members of A.K.A. Sorority
Karen E. Jackson, Founder and CEO of Sisters Network Inc. (SNI) is among five incredible women who were recently inducted as Honorary Members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated during the Sorority’s conference in Atlanta, GA. The honorary induction led by International A.K.A. President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson also included honorary member inductees Ambassador Susan Denise Page, Attorney Judy A. Smith, a world renowned crisis manager and communications executive and Co-Executive Producer of the hit series, “Scandal,” U.S. Deputy Surgeon of the United States Sylvia Trent-Adams and Euphemia L. “Tika” Sumpter, an accomplished actress featured on the OWN drama series, Tyler Perry’s “The Have and Have Nots.”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Honorary Membership is among one of the highest honors bestowed upon women whom the organization recognizes for their high ethical standards and who have received national and international recognition for outstanding achievement. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (A.K.A.) is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 1908. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is led by International President Dorothy Buckhanan Wilson. “I look forward to being a part of such an esteemed organization and special sisterhood, and continuing to serve and make a difference in the community,” said Karen E. Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network Inc. Thanks so much to the many members of A.K.A. Sorority & to The Sisters Network Inc. for providing great insight to the A.K.A. Sorority’s 67th Boule.