This month's We Belong features Houstonians making a positive contribution to our community while also inspiring those around them.
ABC13 We Belong spoke to Executive Assistant Chief Ban Tien, MECA curator Lizbeth Ortiz, Plant Project owner Bree Iman Clarke and danced at DWTS Gala.ABC13 We Belong celebrates all the communities that make the greater Houston region the most diverse in the country. On this episode, we celebrate AAPI Heritage with an in-depth profile of the highest ranked Asian American member of the Houston Police Department, including a bit of Dancing with the Stars, Houston style.
"I'm extremely proud, proud not for myself, but the fact that it opened up, you know, a lot of doors, a lot of doors for perhaps, you know, immigrant kids coming in," Tien said. You can watch Tien's story onJust North of downtown Houston, a historic building houses art programs for the next generation of artists. Including a fun annual festival that everyone needs to know about.
Ortiz is passionate about healing through art and finds inspiration from very well know Mexican painter, Frida Kahlo. "I wanted to show that you can have ownership of something that create with your hands, create with your heart, and grow," said Clarke. "I don't care if I sell a single plant," said Clark. "If I show that community is able to connect to each other and have those conversations that lead to more conversations, "
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