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Inside the coffee shop breaking barriers with every cup
Read full article: Inside the coffee shop breaking barriers with every cupBitty & Beau's is more than just a coffee shop, it's a reminder to treat everyone with kindness and respect. With 20 locations in 13 states and counting, their aim is to promote inclusion in the workplace and change the way the world views people with disabilities. Watch their entire interview with Houston Life's Derrick Shore who stopped by for a cup.
Trans Texas artist and her life behind bars inspires documentary โLove, Jamieโ
Read full article: Trans Texas artist and her life behind bars inspires documentary โLove, JamieโFilm Director Karla Murthy chats about her documentary 'Love, Jamie' that highlights the life, art, and incarceration of trans artist Jamie Diaz. After serving nearly 30 years in prison for a robbery conviction related to drug addiction, Jamie was released on parole on May 31st, 2024. The documentary chronicles a deep pen pal friendship forged while Jamie was behind bars and how that friendship ultimately resulted in a New York City solo art show of Jamie's work. 'Love, Jamie' is now available to stream as part of the American Masters series on PBS.
New Houston nonprofit holding free event bringing awareness to Houstonโs trans, non-binary community
Read full article: New Houston nonprofit holding free event bringing awareness to Houstonโs trans, non-binary communityFLUX Houston, an affinity group with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, is hosting a FREE event, to bring awareness to Houston's transgender and non-binary community this Saturday, May 18!
Jack and Jill of America Foundation celebrates 55 years of giving to support communities of color
Read full article: Jack and Jill of America Foundation celebrates 55 years of giving to support communities of colorJack and Jill of America Foundation (JJF) marked its 55th anniversary on Monday by celebrating a year of record giving in 2022 in support of its mission to address issues affecting African American children and families. By investing in programs, JJF seeks to create a strong foundation for children to thrive long-term.
Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate all
Read full article: Young man with autism authors book about inclusion, aims to stock school libraries and educate allFor much of his life, Timothy Rohrer, a now-young adult who was diagnosed with autism as a second-grader, has dealt with exclusion from his peers.