BLACK STORIES, BLACK WRITERS, AND BLACK CULTURE. A KALEIDOSCOPE OF BLACK CULTURE AND EXPERIENCES.

Debbie Allen, Actress, Choreographer, Dancer, Television Director, and Producer.

Actors, choreographers, and dancers collaborate with teams to create engaging performances, while TV directors and producers manage the creative and technical aspects of TV shows.

Houston’s history is loaded with fascinating events, but one day stands out above all the rest: January 16, 1950. On that day, the magnificent Shamrock Hotel opened its doors to the public, revealing its 1,100 luxurious rooms and breathtaking amenities. Built by none other than the oil tycoon Glenn McCarthy, the Shamrock Hotel was a dazzling symbol of Houston’s rising wealth and influence in the mid-20th century. Not only was this hotel one of the largest in the world, but it was also among the most opulent and extravagant, setting it apart as a center of luxury and hospitality in the United States. And if that wasn’t enough, the same day saw the birth of a star: Debbie Allen, an American actress, dancer, choreographer, singer, and director, arrived in this world and became a household name. What a day it was for Houston!