Comcast Partners with City of Houston Mayor Turner to Celebrate Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, Comcast and Mayor Sylvester Turner recently honored 10 community volunteers at the second-annual Mayor’s History Makers Awards Luncheon. The honorees were recognized for their commitment to making a difference in the community through volunteerism, mentorship, advocacy and civic engagement.

In addition to being recognized, Comcast will donate $1,000 to the nonprofit organization of the honoree’s choice.

2019 Mayor’s History Makers Award Honorees and Nominating Organizations

Sam Alix                      Gulf Coast Center/MVPN

Darryl Blackburn        Big Brothers Big Sisters

Donna Brownlow        Target Hunger

Leonard Donaldson    CanCare

LaShonda Johnson    The Mission Continues

Rev. William Lawson  LULAC

Howard Middleton      The HEART Program

Patrick Purnell           Mental Health America Greater Houston

Tiffany Sanders          Kids Meals Inc.

Patricia Smith Prather  – Living Legend Honoree

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