The African American Male Wellness Agency presents Black Men’s Wellness Day, a free community health event focused on prevention, early detection, and overall wellness for Black men.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: 3rd Ward Economic Corridor
3000 Wheeler Ave., Houston, TX

Attendees can access free health screenings, wellness resources, and community support aimed at protecting health and strengthening families.

Theme: Honor the Dream. Protect the Future.

For more information, visit aawellness.org or follow @AAWellnessAgency.

You are invited the Gospel Arts Showcase presented by Bishop Frank A. Rush!

🗓 March 28, 2026

⏰ 3PM-

📌 Cost to attend is $25 per person

📌 Sign ups are available on Eventbrite

🗓 March 28, 2026

⏰ 10:00 Am- 1:00 Am

📌 Health and Wellness Workshop 12:00 pm - 12:40 pm

The 5th Annual 3rd Ward On Tap Festival: Vibes Edition is back! Join us for a morning of community, culture, and connection along the Columbia Tap Trail. Enjoy live music, food, bike rides, workshops, giveaways, and family-friendly fun for all ages.

📍 Workshop Houston

🗓 Saturday, March 28, 2026

⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Come experience the energy of the Third Ward and celebrate together!

Please join us on March 24, 2026 for the Health Collaborative Meeting! The meeting will be held on zoom (details below)

🗓 March 24

⏰ 2:00 Pm

📌 Meeting will be held on zoom

You don’t have to navigate grief alone. Mother’s Hope Healing Circle & Support Group offers a compassionate space for parents and loved ones who have experienced the loss of a child. Together, we honor healing, understanding, and connection.

🗓 3rd Saturday of each month

⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 SHAPE Community Center, Harambee Building

All are welcome whenever you’re ready.

Meeting agenda includes reviewing updates, discussing upcoming projects, and continuing planning for our shared initiatives.

🗓 Tuesday, March 17, 2026 @ 2:00 PM

📍Dupree Room at Eldorado Ballroom, 2310 Elgin St., Houston, TX 77004

You’re invited to the Political Empowerment and Legal Thread Meeting, hosted by the Third Ward Community Clothing Cooperative. This session will focus on strengthening civic engagement, voter education, and organizing efforts ahead of upcoming elections. Topics include voter registration, precinct leadership, policy education, and mobilization strategies.

🗓 March 17, 2026

⏰ 8:30 – 9:30 AM

💻 Zoom meeting with call-in option available

Whether you’re deeply involved or simply want to learn more, your voice and participation matter.

The Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative, in partnership with the Third Ward Community Fund Management Corporation, invites community members to attend our Monthly Meeting. Join us to stay informed, share updates, and continue building collective efforts that support community-led initiatives.

🗓 March 10, 2026

⏰ 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

📍 In person: 3131 Emancipation Ave., Suite 200

💻 Virtual option available via Zoom

Your participation helps strengthen our shared work.

Every vote matters. The Get Out the Vote Initiative is offering free rides to the polls to help ensure everyone has access to cast their ballot. Transportation assistance is available for community members who need it.

🗓 Tuesday, March 3, 2026

📍 Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

Let’s show up, support one another, and make our voices heard.

Come out on February 28, 2026, for a fun and educational community health day! Enjoy free fresh produce from Urban Harvest and join us for a special wellness workshop led by Dr. Willie M. Lewis, PhD, along with Chef Shirley Kelly.

📍 Trinity United Methodist Church

⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

🍎 Wellness Workshop: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM

Healthy living begins with access and knowledge—don’t miss it!

Join the first 2026 quarterly Watoto Scholars Shine Workshop, celebrating Black History/Herstory through interactive learning and creativity.
Workshop #1 will be held on Saturday, February 28 from 10:00–11:30 AM at Class Bookstore (3803 Sampson, Houston, TX 77004).
Participants will enjoy a “Make and Take” art activity, a storytelling session, and receive a free book for their home library.
To reserve a spot, contact Sister Mama Sonya at 832‑277‑1584.
This program is supported by the Third Ward Cultural District.

The Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative invites partners, advocates, and community members to our Health Collaborative Meeting. This gathering provides space to share updates, align efforts, and collaborate on initiatives that support health and wellness across the Third Ward.

🗓 February 24, 2026

⏰ 2:00 PM

💻 Join via Zoom

All who are committed to community health and collaboration are encouraged to attend.

JOIN THE CELEBRATION! We are calling all bands, schools, organizations, and community members to march with us. Whether you are driving, walking, or performing, there is a place for you in our 11th annual celebration!

WHEN: Saturday, February 21, 2026

STAGING: 8:00 AM | PARADE START: 10:00 AM

LOCATION: Texas @ Hamilton

Downtown Houston Symposium starts at 12pm

Location: Texas Southern University

Barbara Jordan- Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs

Theme: 2026 – A Century of Black History Commemorations

ENTRY CATEGORIES & FEES:

Bands, Schools, Cheer Teams, & Dancers: FREE

Youth Groups/Organizations: $50

Walkers & Drumlines: $25

Cars & Trucks: $100 (Early Bird until Jan 31) | $150 (After Jan 31)
HOW TO REGISTER:

To complete the official Parade Entry Form, please click here. Submit payment and documentation by January 31, 2026 to The Houston Sun Foundation.
Motorized & Horse Entries: Must email a copy of your Certificate of Insurance to parade@houstonsun.com.
Note: Authorization is required for all entrants. Secure your approval document today!

Come to Live Oaks Farmers Market and explore our numerous vendors, experience live cooking demos, and shop amongst fresh local produce! Click here for more information!

Join us for March to the Polls, a community effort to increase voter participation and strengthen civic engagement through early voting.

This march is designed to bring students and community members together to learn, participate, and take collective action around voting access and civic responsibility. Participants will march from Texas Southern University to a nearby early voting location.

📅 Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

⏰ Start Time: 12:00 PM

📍 Start Location: Texas Southern University – TSU “Sign”

📍 End Location: Wheeler Avenue Church

Whether this is your first time voting or you are looking to stay informed and involved, this event is an opportunity to engage in the democratic process alongside your community.

🔗 Register using the QR code on the flyer

Official Flyer

The National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Houston Metropolitan Chapter invites you to a timely civic education discussion:

This event will explore common challenges young people face when it comes to voting and civic participation, and discuss ways communities can better support engagement.

📅 Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026

⏰ Time: 6:30 PM

📍 Location: Texas Southern University

Barbara Jordan–Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs

Room 114

✅ Free admission

🍴 Light bites provided

Scan the QR code on the flyer to learn more. Students, educators, and community members are encouraged to attend.

Eventbrite Link

The Houston Sun Foundation invites youth ages 6–20 to showcase their gifts at the African American History Talent Show on Saturday, February 14, 2026!
Join us at the Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM for performances, creativity, and community celebration.
Register today at tinyurl.com/thsftalentshow26 to secure your spot.

Join us on Saturday, February 14, 2026, for an important community session focused on understanding what’s on your upcoming ballot. This event will equip you with the information you need to vote with confidence.
📍 Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church – The Vue
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
Hosted by the Legal Aid and Social Justice Ministry with Dr. D.Z. Cofield.
Stay informed. Stay empowered. Prepare for Election Day!

Join the H‑Town Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society for a powerful Black History Month celebration centered on land, legacy, and community history. This event highlights the inspiring work of the Pecan Project, dedicated to preserving Black-owned farms and rural heritage.

Guests will learn about the remarkable contributions of Lee Perry, an Oil & Gas Auditor who helped Black families reclaim and protect generational land. The event also includes a community screening of High Horse: The Black Cowboy, followed by a debriefing session with members of the cast, including descendant farmers and series producers.

📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026

📍 Judy Cook Community Center

3002 Leek @ Anita St | Houston, TX 77004

This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/DAnzqT279Q

Learn more: www.htown.aahgs.org | htown.aahgs@gmail.com

You are warmly invited to a Political Empowerment and Legal Thread.  So Excited!!! We have representation for the 18th Congressional District.  Congratulations to Congressman Christian Menfee.  We now must discuss our needs and how to communicate our desires to work with the Congressman to meet our agenda for the organizations, children and families of the Cloth.  This meeting is an opportunity for us to come together, share concerns, and continue our building toward solutions.

Zoom Meeting

Grow More, Spend Less – Garden Training Series
A hands-on gardening workshop by Harlem River Farms designed for beginners and experienced growers.

January 22 Topic:
Seed Starting for the Spring / How to Can Okra and More
Plus a “Money Moment” on saving (or making) money by growing your own food.

Dates: Every Other Thursday
Jan. 8 & 22 | Feb. 5 & 19 | Mar. 5 & 19
Time: 5:00–7:30 PM
Location: Third Ward MSC, 3611 Ennis
Open to: All Levels

Contact: 713.269.7726 | ron@HarlemRiverFarms.org

Come to Live Oaks Farmers Market and explore our numerous vendors, experience live cooking demos, and shop amongst fresh local produce! Click here for more information!

Come and join us for our next Cultural Art Thread meeting! We’ll review updates, discuss upcoming projects, and continue planning four our shared arts initiatives! Join the meeting by clicking here.

We'll cover:

• Upcoming elections

• Why your vote matters and how local outcomes affect our community

• How to register, request ballots, and make a voting plan

• A Q&A session to help answer any of your questions

Elections shape the future of our neighborhoods, now is the time to engage, get informed, and make your voice heard.

Bring a friend, bring a neighbor, let's build power through participation! Click here to join the meeting!

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running to represent Congressional District 18. The Runoff Candidates’ Forum will take place on Saturday, January 10th from 11 AM–12:30 PM at Trinity United Methodist Church (2600 Holman St.).
This event offers community members a chance to understand each candidate’s priorities and engage in the democratic process.

Register at bit.ly/18thDistrictForum

Our monthly meeting will be January 6th and will be hosted by the Third Ward Community Cloth Cooperative and Fund Management Corporation. The ZOOM link to join is posted on our website, which you can access by clicking here or click on the flyer to be directed to the ZOOM directly. We hope to see you there!