The following Saturday events will be presented in conjunction with Our Cultural Portal: Reclaiming Our Image (All events are at 2pm at 2521 Holman St).

April 14: Short films will be presented by Our Image Film and Arts

May 5: Artist Lauren Kelley will present a short film and performance on the unfortunate power of negative imagery and media stereotypes, followed by an artist talk and discussion.

May 12: DJ Flash Gordon Parks will lead a discussion on Houston’s role in the music industry world-wide.

June 2: Our Image founders Monie Henderson and Marc Newsome will lead a town hall meeting, “Reclaiming Our Image” in which they invite audience discussion about the best methods and practices for working with the media to ensure non-stereotypical, honest, cutting-edge, thought-provoking depictions of Black and other ethnic communities.

June 23: Artist Lisa Harris will present a short film and performance, followed by an artist talk and discussion about gentrification.