Harris County Precinct 4 hosts Black History luncheon, Jesse Jackson remembered
Posted 2/27/26
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Harris County Precinct 4 hosts Black History luncheon, Jesse Jackson remembered
Syan Rhodes (left), press secretary for Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones, served as the moderator for a panel discussion at the Black History luncheon hosted by the precinct at the Church Without Walls, 5725 Queenston Blvd. in Houston on Feb 17. Panelists were (left to right) State Representative Alma Allen, Alief ISD Superintendent Anthony Mays and SEIU Executive Vice President Resha Thomas; each one spoke about their role models and influences and the importance of civic engagement.
Photo by Susan Rovegno
Commissioner Briones (inset), echoing the words of civil right icon Jesse Jackson, who passed away that morning, urged attendees to “Keep hope alive.” Briones also emphasized that “Black history is American history.”
Photo by Susan Rovegno
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