THIRD WARD’S EL DORADO BALLROOM A MAGICAL VENUE REBORN

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Back in late March, Project Row Houses were excited to announce their grand reopening of the historic Eldorado Ballroom. This historic venue holds significant cultural value and preserving its rich history is an important part of Project Row Houses’ commitment to the community.

Project Row Houses Executive Director Eureka Gilkey was thrilled to see the finishing touches being put on the ballroom as she toured the space with PRH staff.

Third Ward deserves this revival!

I am excited for the community to see what has come to fruition, as we work to preserve and protect historic black spaces, black culture and history.

Guests stepped back in time to the 1940s and relive the glamour and elegance of Third Ward’s heyday as PRH regifts this historic gem back to the community. Encouraged to dust off their dancing shoes and come dressed to impress, attendees are in for an evening of live music and performances, glitzy catering, and glamorous cocktails.

Gilkey is thankful for the supporters of this historic venue who played key roles in our revitalization efforts. Together, we are honoring the Dupree legacy and restoring the heart and soul of Third Ward.

the Ballroom and reclaim it as a cultural, social, and economic hub. By leading and successfully concluding the $9.7M Road Back to The Eldorado Campaign, Project Row Houses has preserved the rich history and culture embodied in one of Houston’s best-loved Black landmarks.

A Quick History Recap

Project Row Houses acquired the ballroom in 1999, as a gift from oilman Hub Finkelstein. During that time, the Ballroom served as a retail space, meeting facility, and gathering place for Third Ward residents and African Americans near and far. Utilizing community-driven revitalization efforts to steer the inevitable gentrification in a constructive and inclusive direction, the time came to restore

The restored cultural gem will now enhance the quality of life and economic vitality for Third Ward and capture a slice of Houston life that deserves to be remembered and carried forward into a new era. For more information, please contact: info@projectrowhouses.org

Source: Project Row Houses

DISCOVER THE HEARTWARMING STORIES IN PASTOR TABATHA WHITTEN'S LATEST BOOK — 'D.A.D.S: DADDY AND DAUGHTER STORIES'

statement representing her childhood,

“I wrote this book to honor my father whom I didn’t know as a child. After I buried both my mother and my only sister, the only family to have had left was my estranged father. As an adult woman in my 50’s seeking to establish a relationship with my biological father was no easy task,” she said. “Not only because of his medical conditions, but more importantly because we had never had a father/daughter relationship before. I wrote this book to chronicle our journey of forgiveness, understanding, and love. The process of healing the trauma of his absence and learning to love despite it.

She added, “As we approach Mother’s and Father’s Day, it is my hope and prayer that those relationships will experience the same love, joy, and healing that my dad and I were able to experience during the last seven years of his life. Though her father’s passing was recent in the latter half of 2022, Pastor Whitten described the bookwriting process as “cathartic” while giving her “grief a divine purpose.”

The multifaceted creative leads with a heartfelt message behind the importance of relationship between a father and his daughter(s) saying,

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Pastor Tabatha Whitten recently released her latest book, “D.A.D.S: Daddy and Daughter Stories.” A graduate of Jack Yates High School, the author spent 25 years as a school guidance counselor in the Aldine Independent School District (AISD). After retiring, she went to the Seminary School and became an ordained minister. Eventually, she established her own church in the 5th Ward, Remnant Fellowship Church, and initiated many community- based ministries to serve my 5th Ward community.

When detailing as to why she wrote the book, Pastor Whitten gave a personalized

I trust in God so much, that I am willing to bare my soul and be completely transparent about a journey that is so difficult in many ways, to help others who may also be struggling with Daddy Issues. Yes, it is a thing. But so is Healing. So is Forgiveness. So is Grace. Second chances are a blessing, and I received mine with open arms.

Author Whitten concluded, “Ultimately, these stories are intended to foster hope that fractured relationships can be restored between daddies and their daughters.” This powerful new book is available now on Amazon, Applebooks, and www.pastortab.org.