Local News Anchors Isiah Carey & Jonathan Martin Honored at Houston Museum of African American Culture Annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser

Style Magazine Newswire | 12/20/2022, 3:09 p.m.
The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as …

The Houston Museum of African Thousand kept the party going as American Culture (HMAAC) pop the champagne last night as they rolled out the red carpet for their annual Champagne & Ribs Fundraiser hosted by Houston's own, Grammy Award Winning Writer/Producer, Bryan-Michael Cox. The lavish night set out to raise funds for the Houston community to be able to continue to enjoy the museum free of cost, was a sold-out event for the first time since its start a couple years ago.

As guests poured into HMAAC, they were able to sip champagne and tour new exhibits such as, "NEGATIVE WOMEN: FOUR PHOTOGRAPHERS QUESTIONING BOUNDARIES" curated by Christopher Blay, HMAAC’s Chief Curator. An exhibit HMAAC is ex- cited about that features the works of national and international women

photographers pushing against accepted narratives and telling complete histories.

Sounds provided by Dj Def Jam Blaster and Neo-Soul artist Sam Thousand kept the party going as guests enjoyed tasty ribs both honeyglazed and original with a potato bar and salmon bites on the side.

HMAAC Chief Operating Officer, Davinia Reed, presented the night's honorees Fox 26 news anchors, Jonathan Martin and Isiah Carey with their awards while thanking them for their continued support of the museum. While accepting their awards Isiah Carey quoted his famous viral tag line "Get Me Out Of This Country Town!". Sending the crowd in an uproar of laughter.

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