Students from varying schools throughout the community submitted essays on their respective influential leaders from Acres Homes. Submissions were received from students of all grades....

Beulah Ann Shepard was a political icon, a community activist, and also the fourth of seven children. Beulah was born on June 14, 1921, to...

Pastor Floyd Harold Flake was born January 30, 1945, in Los Angeles, California; however, he grew up in Houston, Texas. He has 14 siblings. His...

Mr. Roy Douglas Malonson is a vivid advocate for the Acres Homes community. Mr. Malonson was born into a family of 11 people. As a...

There have been many African American performers throughout the years; some more notable than others, but still great, nonetheless. These female performers deserve more recognition...

In the early 1960’s, many African Americans settled into this profound and prolific area of Houston and there stood minds, leaders never knowing the impact...

HOUSTON – Courageous, passionate, and prepared are three words that D.Z. Cofield, pastor of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church, feels that his congregation would use...

Chairman Warren Muhammad accomplished another successful luncheon with Mr. Michael Moore of the Stuffed Baked Potato Factory serving as caterer and Mr. Alprentice M., of...

Pearly Mae Franklin was born on January 16, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Juanita Catherine Hayes and Samuel Hayes. She passed away peacefully on...

With art themes ranging from classical to folk art, the students were able to identify are styles they have practiced in the classroom. The artists...