By Maya White Visiting the most densely populated neighborhood in Houston, within which about 80 languages spanning from 40 countries co-exist, leaves you feeling one thing — inspired. There are worlds within the Gulfton community, and it’s weathered many a test to...
by Quang Vu In between our group conversations and the long sweltering summer drives we found time to familiarize ourselves with the almost indescribable places and food offered in Alief. From filling our bellies with El Salvadorian and Mexican dishes at Amaya’s...
by Quang Vu What we are seeing is that the artists, who reside in Alief, are finding unique approaches to create creative communities. As we visit and gather insightful experiences, we continue to challenge our own perceptions. With every visit, we are learning more...
Elektra Sandarusi and Dana Suleymanova are our 2017 Summer Interns at DiverseWorks. We asked them three fun questions to get to know them a little better. Continue reading to learn some fun facts about them. What is your favorite Houston, Texas getaway? Why? Dana: My...
by Joanna Lugo bell hooks once wrote, “There is a particular knowledge that comes from suffering. It is a way of knowing that is often expressed through the body, what it knows, what has been deeply inscribed on it through experience.” As a performer in...
