Your connections across Black Houston

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• Find your people· Houston-wide

  Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals

  Houston-wide community · see official event locations

  Build connections through professional development, community service, civic engagement and social gatherings. Individual membership is for ages 21–40.

  Meet other young professionals and get involved through a committee, service project or event.

  Explore membership ↗Details →
• Find your peopleCulture & history· Third Ward

  S.H.A.P.E. Community Center

  3903 Almeda Rd, Houston, TX 77004

  A community institution offering youth and elder programs, cultural activities, food security work and opportunities to serve in Third Ward.

  Start with volunteer orientation or ask about a program that fits your family and interests.

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• Find your peopleThings to doCulture & history· Third Ward

  Emancipation Park

  3018 Emancipation Ave, Houston, TX 77004

  Historic Third Ward park and cultural center, run with the Emancipation Park Conservancy. Hosts community events year-round — see upcoming events below.

  Join a class, community gathering or volunteer activity. Check current programs and registration with the park.

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• Find your peopleThings to doCulture & history· Third Ward

  Project Row Houses

  2521 Holman St, Houston, TX 77004

  Community arts platform spanning five blocks in the Historic Third Ward — “one of the city’s oldest African-American neighborhoods” — with rotating installations in its historic art houses on Holman St.

  Explore installations and community arts programming in Third Ward. Confirm what is on view before visiting.

  Plan a visit ↗Details →
• Find your peopleBlack-owned businessesThings to doCulture & history· Third Ward

  Kindred Stories

  2310 Elgin St, Unit #2, Houston, TX 77004

  Third Ward bookstore and community space celebrating Black literature — every book on its shelves is written by a Black author or other marginalized voice.

  Connect through author talks and literary gatherings. Check the official calendar for dates and tickets.

  Find bookstore events ↗Details →