Houston, Texas — On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 8:30 AM CT, history, justice, and remembrance converge in the heart of Houston as Congressman Al Green hosts the 4th Annual Slavery Remembrance Day Legislative Update Breakfast Meeting. This solemn yet inspiring gathering serves as both a tribute to the millions of enslaved Africans whose labor laid the very foundation of America’s wealth and a rallying call to ensure their stories are never erased from our national memory.

Held at the Wyndham Hotel near NRG Park (8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054), the event is free to the public with required Eventbrite registration. Attendees will witness history in motion — a continuation of a movement that is as much about honoring the past as it is about shaping a more just and equitable future.

📌 Register now to secure your seat: https://2025-Slavery-Remembrance-Day-Houston.eventbrite.com

  

 

A Theme That Echoes Across Generations

This year’s theme, “We Are The Dream and Hope of the Enslaved,” reminds us that the freedoms we enjoy today are built upon the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of those who endured centuries of bondage. As Congressman Green so often notes, “We have come too far to turn back now.”

Legislative Progress and National Recognition

Congressman Green will deliver a legislative update spotlighting the continued momentum for National Slavery Remembrance Day — a day recognized by President Joe Biden and passed by the U.S. House of Representatives during the 117th Congress. Green will also share updates on his push to secure a Congressional Gold Medal honoring the enslaved for their immeasurable contribution to America’s economy and greatness.

A Gathering of Leaders, Clergy, and Changemakers

The event will feature a distinguished roster of special invited clergy guests — from Bishop Kenneth Murray to Pastor Rudy Rasmus — as well as an impressive lineup of ‘invited’ elected officials and community leaders, including many more public servants, activists, and civic leaders.

Their presence underscores the broad coalition of support for truth-telling, historical education, and racial equity.

Why This Matters Now More Than Ever

At a time when history is under political siege and uncomfortable truths are at risk of being sanitized or erased, Slavery Remembrance Day is not just symbolic — it is essential. It affirms that acknowledging America’s painful past is not about division but about building a stronger, more united, and more honest future. 

Event Details

📅 Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM CT
📍 Location: Wyndham Hotel (near NRG Park)
8686 Kirby Drive, Houston, TX 77054
💵 Cost: FREE — Registration Required
🎟 Register Here: Click to Register
📞 Info: (713) 383-9234 | algreen.house.gov

Houston Style Magazine’s Call to Action

We encourage our readers to be present for this historic occasion. This is more than an event — it is an act of remembrance, education, and resistance. Let us honor those whose sweat and blood built this nation by standing together to ensure their legacy is not only remembered but revered.

Arrive early. Sit with history. Leave with purpose.