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EVENT: PLATFORMIT–THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
WHERE: ALOFT HOTEL’S WXYZ LOUNGE
Serving as one of Houston’s inclusive communities of
young professionals, Platformit is the perfect event for
people who are striving for success in their future
endeavors. Guests enjoyed drinks and appetizers
while listening to the amazing panels talk about how
they can accomplish their future goals.
Photography by Life Begins at Midnight
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EVENT: VALVISIONS FOUNDATION
WHERE: STUDIO MOVIE GRILL AND MUIR FINE ARTS
GALLERY’S “CINEMA CANVAS & CUISINE”
With hundreds of millions of females who have suffered
from Female Genital Mutilation, Donna L. Valverde of
Valvisions Foundation has created “Healing
Magdalene” to raise awareness about FGM. Kicking
off at Studio Movie Grill with a wonderful breakfast and
screening of “Healing Magdalene,” followed by an
amazing art exhibit at Muir featuring work by noted
artist Tom duBois and a wonderful song and show by
David Winans Jr. and the Dancers in White.
Photography by Roswitha Vogler
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