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Events
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Food for Thought
"Making our needs our 'FIRST' priority is difficult for all of us, but it is a particular challenge for women. Early on we learn that we are born to serve, that the needs of others supersede our own. We are taught that sacrifice and selflessness are virtues that make us worthy and win us love. But though charity is an expression of divinity, it is a human virtue -- not the reserve or obligation of women alone. Whether we are female or male, we must not allow the relentless demands of family and work to override our critical need for self-nurturing. When we fail to nurture ourselves, our joy is depleted and our capacity to serve is diminished. Giving from an empty vessel causes stress, anger and resentment -- seeds that sow disorder and disease. Attempting to meet the demands of the world without first attending to our own needs is an AN ACT OF SELF-BETRAYAL. This self-betrayal can cause us to lose respect for our value and worth. Please take heed to this message." Susan L. Taylor, Lessons in Living
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New Store Hours
 Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna™ Cultural Center
Address: 5309 M. L. King Boulevard, Houston, TX 77021 [map/directions]
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JUST A REMINDER
We will be closed every Monday.
Tuesday-Saturday -- 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday -- 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
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| Featured Books
Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna™ Cultural Center
Address: 5309 M. L. King Boulevard, Houston, TX 77021 [map/directions]
The Resurrection of Black Love by Kevin Washington, Ph.D. This book is written to facilitate the establishment and maintenance of healthy relationships which will result in healthy and productive families. The book explores the power of Black relationships and the threats to that power.
Casenegra by Blair Underwood with Tananarive Due and Steven Barnes. Casenegra follows the adventures of Tennyson Hardwick. This story chronicles the redemption of the prodigal son, combines the glamour of Hollywood, and has the seedless hopelessness of the inner city.
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Meeting and Reception Rooms Available for Rental
Location: Shrine of the Black Madonna™ Cultural Center
Address: 5309 M. L. King Boulevard, Houston, TX 77021 [map/directions]
We rent rooms for meetings, bridal showers, birthday and retirement receptions, weddings, workshops, etc.
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Open Mic Our Shades of Blackness open mic event is held the first Friday of every month at 7:30 PM! Calling all poets, musicians, singers, praise dancers, comedians. Come and share your creative talents with us. Dates for 2007: January 5 ** February 2 ** March 2 ** April 6 ** May 4 ** June 1 ** July 6 ** August 3 ** September 7 ** October 5 ** November 2 ** December 7 |
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