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Latinitas honored for community service in the City of Austin by Mayor Steve Adler. #STEAMAdvocacy

Celebrating Texas Folklife’s Accordion Kings and Queens in Houston with Rep. Christina Morales.
Representative Ann Johnson and Representative Christina Morales joint authored a resolution honoring the event’s long-standing significance in the community. HR 151 is a recognition by the Texas House of Representatives that will help bring statewide awareness and recognition of Texas Folklife’s work preserving and presenting Texas music and culture. Read HR 151. #ArtsAdvocacy

Virtual Gallery Tour with Master Painter, Charles Wallis
Produced and Hosted by Gabriela Kane

A discussion on the importance of preserving the spirit, sounds, and stories of Black gospel music in Texas. The panelists, whose work shapes the future of gospel music performance and scholarship, will discuss the historical depth of its traditions and its power in social movements.

Panelists: Joseph Middleton, Gospel Music Historian; Joslyn Henderson, Grad Student, Gospel Singer Baylor University, Truett Seminary; Robert Darden, Founder, Black Gospel Music Restoration Project, Professor, Baylor University. Moderator: Gabriela Kane, Operations Manager, Texas Folklife