BUILDING ON THE LEGACY OF WOMEN TRAILBLAZERS

By Jo-Carolyn Goode, Managing Editor

empowerment; hope and financial assistance to thousands of women annually through its national network of over 25 survivor-run affiliate chapters. Sisters Network has provided over $1million in conference scholarships to help train African American breast cancer survivors to be advocate leaders in their communities through its national African American Breast Cancer conference. Jackson recently released her memoir, “In the Company of My Sisters: My Story, My Truth”. Before Jackson, there was Fannie Lou Hamer, civil rights activist who fought for racial inequality among people of color.

She has been the owner of JoVann Appraisal Company since 1983. Hendrickson has a Master of Divinity and became a licensed and ordained to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ under the leadership of Rev. William Alexander Lawson. Rev. Hendrickson actively gives back to her community as a Teaching Leader for S.A.R.A.H. Ministries, an interdenominational bible study for women. She also served in the jail and prison ministry as a Volunteer Chaplain for the Federal Detention Center. Before Hendrickson, there was Barbara Corcoran, who sold her real estate company for $66 million to NRT.

Karen Eubanks Jackson , Founder/CEO of Sisters Network® Inc. (SNI), a 28-year four-time breast cancer survivor and author who is recognized nationally as a true visionary and national leader in the Black breast cancer movement. Sisters Network Inc. is the nation’s largest and only national Black breast cancer survivorship organization. Jackson continues to lead Sisters Network’s nationwide effort to focus the spotlight on increasing breast cancer awareness in the Black community. The organization provides standardized national educational outreach programs; survivor & family support;

Carmen P. Turner is the First African American Tax Assessor-Collector in Fort Bend County. She services a county of over 850,000 residents, ranking as one of the top ten counties in Texas. Turner is the co-founder of the Smith & Turner Foundation, a nonprofit organization fully committed to restorative justice and prison reform. She helps formerly incarcerated individuals secure their Commercial Driver's Licenses through the Foundation. Additionally, Turner's commitment to her community has spanned over three decades, emphasizing supporting the youth and senior citizens. Turner has twenty years of municipal, county, and state government experience and being a business owner for over thirty-five years; fifteen of those years included residential and commercial real estate experience. Turner's professional expertise will allow her to educate the residents of Fort Bend County and ensure their awareness of county resources by furnishing the community with the tools needed to meet tax obligations adequately. Turner's top priority is transparency and efficiency through direction and leadership for an effective administration and operations. Turner looks forward to the journey ahead while providing services, employing applicable managerial, budgeting, and accounting procedures to ensure efficient and effective utilization of Fort Bend County's resources. Turner is honored to serve as Fort Bend County's Tax Assessor-Collector. Before Turner, there was Nelda Wells Spears, Texas’ first African American tax assessor-collector.

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo returned full swing in 2023, welcoming more than 2.4 million guests over the 23-day event. This year’s show had some of the best weather in Rodeo history, action-packed RODEOHOUSTON® competitions, 10 record-breaking auctions, and an addition of a new star on the Star Trail of Fame.

“With sensational weather, unbeatable family-fun, one-of-a-kind educational exhibits, elite athletes, outstanding exhibitors, successful auctions

HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO WRAPS UP AN UNFORGETTABLE 2023 SHOW WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP AND A NEW ADDITION TO THE STAR TRAIL OF FAME

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Photography By Cameron C. Lee

and an unmatched concert lineup, 2023 was a spectacular, record setting year for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,” said Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo president and CEO. “With the help and dedication of more than 35,000 Show volunteers and staff, we were able to provide a unique and unforgettable experience once again to our guests.

But it’s truly because of the ongoing support from our community that we are able to provide millions in scholarships and change lives year after year.”

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo entertained guests for 23 days, Feb. 23 – 25, and Feb. 28 – March 19, 2023. 2023 RODEO HIGHLIGHTS

Attendance o In three days, the World’s Champi- onship Bar-B-Que Contest entertained 214,903 guests. o Showtime highest daily total atten- dance from 2023:

Total attendance for all activities on the grounds, Feb. 23 – 25 (World’s Champi- onship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings) and Feb. 28 – March 19, 2023 (Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo) reached 2,479,004.

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 – 165,623

Saturday, March 11, 2023 – 159,610

Saturday, March 18, 2023 – 146,489

Sunday, March 19, 2023 – 140,521

Sunday, March 12, 2023 – 139,912 o Highest paid rodeo/concert perfor- mances from 2023:

Paid rodeo/concert attendance reached 1,355,367.

Sunday, March 19, 2023 – Luke Bryan – 74,779

Saturday, March 11, 2023 – Turnpike Troubadours – 74,657

Saturday, March 18, 2023 –Brad Paisley – 74,577

Friday, March 3, 2023 – Black Heritage Day, presented by Kroger – Bun B’s Southern Takeover – 74,573

Friday, March 17, 2023 – Cody Johnson – 73,144

RODEOHOUSTON®

RODEOHOUSTON committed $2.178 million to its contestants in 2023. The 2023 RODEOHOUSTON Super Series invited the world's top rodeo athletes to compete in eight traditional rodeo events.

RODEOHOUSTON introduced its second women’s-only event, Breakaway Roping, for seven days in 2022. For 2023, Break- away Roping was included in all 20 performances.

RODEOHOUSTON Super Series athletes competed for a share of $2,178,000 in prize money. Each event champion rode out of NRG Stadium with $50,000, plus fromwinnings the preliminary rounds.

The 2023 RODEOHOUSTON Super Series Champions, with total money earned, are:

Bareback Riding: Leighton Berry: Weatherford, Texas – $57,375

Barrel Racing: Jordon Briggs: Tolar, Texas – $58,000

This is Briggs’ second Champion- ship win in a row.

Breakaway Roping: Hali Williams: Comanche, Texas – $53,750

Bull Riding: Ky Hamilton: Beaver, Utah – $62,000

Saddle Bronc Riding: Sage New- man: Melstone, Montana – $56,750

• Newman is a previous RODEOHOUSTON Championship winner (2022)

Steer Wrestling: Dalton Massey, Stanfield, Oregon – $54,250

Team Roping: Rhen Richard: Roo- sevelt, Utah; and Jeremy Buhler, Maricopa, Arizona– $111,500 ($55,750 each)

Tie-Down Roping: Riley Webb: Denton, Texas – $55,625

• For 2023, RODEOHOUSTON split its Wild Card Round into a two-day event, eliminating RODEOHOUSTONtheSuper Shootout from the schedule.

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Right on time for Women’s History Month, The Ensemble Theatre’s next production, ‘CLYDE’S,’ showcases the talents and contributions of amazing female artistry. Written by Pulitzer Prize winning Playwright Lynn Nottage, ‘CLYDE’S’ is one of the most popular plays in the country. ‘CLYDE’S’ debuted on Broadway in 2021 and instantly became a favorite amongst theatre patrons and critics alike, going on to receive the Tony Award for Best Play in 2022. Set in a Pennsylvania truck stop sandwich shop, ‘CLYDE’S’ explores the intricacies of a group of ex-convicts navigating their “second chance” at life and freedom, all while expressing their journeys through the quest to create the perfect sandwich. Under the tyrannic leadership of their boss, Clyde, the group seeks to overcome the mistakes they’ve