Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on January 3, 2013
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My favorite Cecil family photo. They are truly outlaws!
It is with a heavy heart that I inform the world about the passing of my brother Cecil H. Houston II, also known as “Little Cecil” and “Vato.”
Cecil was a special man. First and foremost, he was a family man. He loved his wife, Fantara, and he loved his four boys–Cecil III (10 years), Christian (9 years), Cahron (6 years) and Colin (5 years). He was also a great teacher who impacted a host of young people. Cecil was musician, performer and arranger, touching the world through music. Cecil was also a contributing member and leader of several civic and community organizations.
The family had an absolutely wonderful holiday! We have been together the entire holiday season. The entire family was together for Thanksgiving. We celebrated my birthday at our annual family Christmas breakfast and parade. Christmas Eve Cecil’s and Rhonda’s children, Terreon and I went Christmas caroling in the community.
Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on April 25, 2012
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Me and Georgia State Senator Gail Davenport
April 21, 2012
On Saturday, April 21, Georgia Democrats held elections throughout the state to determine our district-level candidates to the Democratic National Convention to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, in September. Because I believe in being and have always been civically and politically engaged, because I support the guiding principles and platform of the Democratic Party of Georgia (DPG), and because I want to do everything I can to propel the reelection of President Barack Obama, I decided to run for a delegate position to represent the state of Georgia. I was so excited!
Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on April 25, 2012
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Left to right: Me, Montezuma Esparza and Nick Valencia
Celebrating 40 Years of the LAA
Georgia Aquarium
April 19, 2012
Last week I attended the Latin American Association 23rd Annual Compañeros Awards Luncheon. Held at the Georgia Aquarium on April 29, 2012, this year’s event was especially festive with the LAA celebrating 40 years! Nick Valencia, Journalist at CNN and President of the Atlanta Chapter of National Association of Latino Journalists, served as the Master of Ceremony for the event. One of my favorite people, filmmaker and community icon Moctesuma Esparza was the keynote speaker. I was quite looking forward to the Compañeros Luncheon, especially because it always attracts Atlanta’s most influential Latino leadership, who are making a significant impact on Georgia and the nation.
Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on April 25, 2012
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Family with Michael Blake, Deputy Director of Obama for America 2012 (left to right): my sister Dr. Genine Irving, Me, Michael Blake, my mother Loretta Houston and my sister Dr. Rhesa Houston
The Atlanta community was absolutely elated that President Barack Obama was coming to Atlanta! He was visiting the city to raise money for his 2012 Presidential bid. In addition to a host of fundraising activities on March, 16, 2012, the Obama for America campaign held its national meeting of the African American Leadership Council. During the conference leaders from across the country met to develop and implement strategies for the reelection of President Obama. The day proceeded with a number of small private fundraisers, ranging in price from $10,000 per person to a private dinner at the home of Tyler Perry for $35,800 per person. The President attended each of these events. The largest fundraiser, however, was held at Tyler Perry Studios during the evening. With tickets ranging in price from $500 to $10,000, the sold-out event attracted over 1000 ATLiens.
Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on March 21, 2012
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My youngest sister Dr. Rhesa Houston, Dr. Juan Andrade and Me
Conference Theme: “Redefining Leadership: Transforming Our Nation”
Chicago, Illinois
February 16-19, 2012
Again, it was another spectacular United States Hispanic Leadership Institute Annual Conference. This year the organization celebrated its 30th anniversary! Congratulations!!! Based in Chicago, USHLI seeks to empower Latinos and other disenfranchised groups with leadership development training and encourage civic awareness and participation in the electoral process. Dr. Juan Andrade leads USHLI. Dr. Andrade is passionate about service and making an impact on the Latino community, especially its youth. The USHLI Annual Conference is the largest leadership conference of Latino college students in the country, attracting youth from colleges and universities throughout the US. I have volunteered as a workshop presenter for the event for the last six years, and I absolutely love the conference every year!
Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on March 12, 2012
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Oscar
Considering the Awardees, Is That a Surprise?
Every year when the Oscars roll around there is always a public discussion and criticism of the lack of African American and Latino nominees and awardees. This year that discussion continues. A revealing article in the Los Angeles Times by John Horn, Nicole Sperling and Doug Smith provides some explanation. Oscar voters are overwhelmingly white and male. Is that a surprise?
Posted by RH | in Blog posts | on March 12, 2012
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Whitney Houston
Dear Whitney,
I absolutely adore you and have always loved the essence of your spirit! As a teenager, I dreamed of being on stage performing as a musical artist, and you were the goddess I sought to emulate. Up there with Michael Jackson, you have always ranked high as one of my favorite artists of all time. I absolutely loved and still love you!
