Houston

Great Black plays are performed on the regular at The Ensemble Theatre, Houston; (c) Soul Of America
Houston is a Buffalo Soldier-Space City with a distinguished HBCU, robust Black culture, a Barbecue & Soul Food tradition, and population growth expanding its wealth of nightlife, dining, art, and shopping options.
History
You can bet that when the first Black man settled here, he never imagined the Space City
Cultural Sites
Texas Southern University, Buffalo Soldiers Museum & The Ensemble Theatre are not to be missed
Restaurants & Nightclubs
Despite a pandemic shake-up, one thing always rebounds Barbecue eateries
Texas Barbecue & Soul Food
Start an argument. Whose beef barbecue is better, Texas or Kansas City?

Inspiring exhibits of bravery at the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum; (c) Soul Of America
Historic Sites
Jack Yates House and Freedmenstown are essential stops for Black History buffs
General Attractions
Bayou Place, Old Market Square, Montrose District, Galleria, and more
The Arts
This oil-driven Bayou City has deep pockets and a big heart for arts philanthropy
Dowling Street
Dowling Street has more Black heritage sites than first meets the eye
Family Attractions
NASA Johnson Space Center should be near the top of the list for families to visit

Soul Food and Beef Barbecue are the centerpieces of Houston cuisine; (c) Soul Of America
Houston Civil Rights Movement
Little-known Eldrewey Stearns should also be celebrated in the Civil Rights Movement
Places of Worship
One of the Southern Homes of Black Historic and Mega-churches
Blues & Soul Music
The Blues heritage runs as deep as Beyonce’s popularity today
Shops & Galleries
The metro area’s ultra-fast job growth helped shops & galleries rebound post-pandemic

Be awestruck at the scale and critical details of a space shuttle at NASA Johnson Space Center; credit CMH
Spas & Inns
Where a sista’ can revive, thrive, and be inspired
Galveston Attractions
Family weekend getaways to the beach are an hour away
Juneteenth & Galveston History
See the precise location where the noble concept of Juneteenth started
Trivia & Famous Residents
Home of the not to be messed with Black Congresswoman, Barbara Jordan
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Hello,
I’m taking a chance asking but can someone recommend any areas for a new family moving to Houston from South Carolina?