Stories, Culture & Community Across Houston

This Black History Month, AARP Houston is proud to partner with the Houston Public Library’s African American History Research Center at the Gregory School to bring a powerful series of free events to Houston’s historic Fourth Ward.

These community gatherings are designed to celebrate Black excellence, honor lived experiences, and create space for learning, conversation, and connection. From Black cowboys and midwives to authors, storytellers, and the cultural power of Black hair, each event highlights a different piece of the African American story.

All events are free and open to the public and will take place at:
African American History Research Center at the Gregory School
1300 Victor Street, Houston, TX 77019

Stories & Legacy: Black Cowboys
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | 2–4 p.m.
https://events.aarp.org/TX-131-BCowboys

• Author Talk with Michael Harriot
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 2–4 p.m.
https://events.aarp.org/TX-207-Author

• Black Midwives and Birthwork
Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 2–4 p.m.
https://events.aarp.org/TX-221-Midwives

• Book Exchange
Thursday, February 26, 2026 | 5–6:45 p.m.
https://events.aarp.org/TX-226-Exchange

• The Hair Salon: Black Hair as Architecture
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2–4 p.m.
https://events.aarp.org/TX-228-HD