@joysewing

Houston Chronicle Columnist • Children’s book author • Year of Joy Founder • Prince's No. 1 fan 💕💚

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Joined August 2008
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“Ava and the Prince” children’s book is a No. 1 seller on @amazon! So cool.
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Watching Houston City Council talk about @joysewing's excellent reporting on the city's failure to keep its promise to pay retirees what they promised houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…

Houston retirees receive pay post-Chronicle report, but hundreds still waiting

The city told retiring workers they would wait up to 90 days for their first checks. Nearly four months later, about 350 of them are still not getting paid.

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Houston’s gutted Latino Learning Center falls victim to cutthroat Texas politics houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @joysewing

Gutted Houston Latino Learning Center falls victim to cutthroat Texas politics

It’s hard to fathom why Houston’s Congressional District 18, shaped by the 1965 Voting Rights Act, could be left voiceless for so many months.

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A staggering 300,000 Black women left jobs or were forced out in 2025. Here's why Texans should care. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… @HoustonChron There's no greatness in Trump's #goldenage race & gender job losses @NeverTrumpNeve1 @joysewing @mcdpTX @Miriam2626 @TexRunSisterRun

Sewing: 300,000 Black women out of work should be a signal to all Texans

Economic experts agree that Black women, employed or not, are a key indicator of the strength of the economy. 

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Residents of Houston's Third Ward have been fighting nightlife noise, trash and chaos, but largely to no avail. What can be done? @joysewing explores answers in her latest column. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…

Houston's Third Ward residents fight nightlife noise, trash and chaos

Emancipation Avenue has become a hotspot for clubs and bars, but a nightmare for longtime residents coping with noise, trash and ‘street takeovers.’

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If your child is assessed for Texas #specialeducation, you can challenge the results @joysewing writes. Here's how. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @houstonchron

You may need to fight for your child in Texas special education. Here's how.

I thought if I did my homework, asked pertinent questions and expressed my deep concern for my children, everything would be fine. That's not what happened.

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Turkey Leg Hut was a booming business with Third Ward pride that won’t be erased by its downfall, says @joysewing houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @houstonchron

Turkey Leg Hut showed Third Ward pride that’s not erased by its downfall

Turkey Leg Hut stood out for its Third Ward pride on a stretch of Almeda Road, which is part of an area that’s gentrifying fast, and rebranded as Museum Park.

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If you read one column this weekend, make it this one from @joysewing who shares her struggle to get her kids’ learning disabilities accurately diagnosed by HISD. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…

Sewing: Houston ISD labeled my kids with autism. Neither of them are.

It's hard to know what to do as a parent with a child in special education. It's even harder when you suspect the disability label assigned to your child is not accurate.

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🇺🇸 Century Of Respite ▫This social club in Houston's Third Ward has served for 100 years as a respite for Black men ▫@joysewing ▫tinyurl.com/225bt4jm #frontpagestoday #USA @HoustonChron
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Great column from @joysewing ... The Riverside Terrace segregation story I heard as a child was missing a key chapter houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @houstonchron

Sewing: Riverside Terrace's segregation story often skips a key chapter

As the Riverside Terrace neighborhood marks its 100th year, forgotten pieces of the neighborhood's history tell a more complete story about Houston.

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If you read one Sunday morning column, make it this one from @joysewing examining how history, racism and antisemitism intertwine in the evolution of prominent Houston neighborhoods. houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…

Sewing: Riverside Terrace's segregation story often skips a key chapter

As the Riverside Terrace neighborhood marks its 100th year, forgotten pieces of the neighborhood's history tell a more complete story about Houston.

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Pospect that #immigration agents can march into schools — supposed to be safe spaces — and make arrests is frightening, but to have teachers face off with federal agents is a ridiculous burden, writes @joysewing @HoustonChron. #Immigration #TXed #HigherEd houstonchronicle.com/news/ho…

Sewing: A heavy burden awaits UH faculty if Trump orders campus ICE raids

UH guidance calls for faculty to deny immigration officers entry into classrooms if they don't have a warrant. 

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Today marks 24 years since the passing of John T. Biggers, a legendary Houston artist. My office proudly honors his legacy with seven murals—originals and replicas—across downtown Houston, Tom Bass Park, and even on our buses, ensuring he continues to inspire future generations.
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For months, I've been talking with @Mizzou journalism students about their media tour to Houston. Today, I finally met the 15 Mizzou students who visited @HoustonChron to learn about what we do, how we do it and why we love it. Smart, enthusiastic group. @mujschool
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She’s talented, fashionable and our ray of sunshine. ☀️ Happy Belated Birthday (January 15) to HABJ VP of Print @joysewing! 🎂
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Love the latest by @joysewing . To the thief who stole my self-care package from my front porch — I hope karma finds you houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @houstonchron

A porch pirate sabotaged my self-care. The thief, however, left behind a lesson

Turning the other cheek isn’t in my spirit right now. 

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@GeneforTexas9 Jan 2025
Black & Brown civil rights leaders paved the way for all marginalized communities in our country, and we owe them a tremendous debt. Thanks to @JoySewing for writing this piece highlighting the importance of solidarity in the effort to move our state forward for ALL Texans.
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@CongressLaura9 Jan 2025
Why State Rep. Gene Wu's viral comments on Black civil rights paving the way for Asians ring true houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… @houstonchron Blacks, Latinos, & Asians working together can positively change Texas @mcdpTX @harrisdemocrats @jerryspurbeck @GeneforTexas @MomsAGAbbott

Sewing: Why Gene Wu's viral comments on Asian and Black solidarity resonate

The privileges that Asian people benefit from would not be afforded if it weren't for the civil rights fights led by Black Americans, says State Rep. Gene Wu.

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Love this Christmas column by @joysewing … Cheers to Christmas magic! Hope Santa found that ‘flying chicken bird’ houstonchronicle.com/news/ho… via @houstonchron

What's a 'flying chicken bird?' On the hunt for my kids' Christmas lists

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The annual #YearofJoy Holiday Ice Skating Party continues to grow each year. Next year, will be even bigger as @joysewing will host its tenth annual event. Congratulations on a successful event yesterday and thanks to the volunteers who helped bring joy and smiles to our children this holiday season.
Joy Sewing@joysewing12 Dec 2024
Last night's 9th annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at @DiscoveryGreen : 200 children 50 volunteers 3 ice-skating performers 1 ballerina Miss Houston Pageant winners A Congressional proclamation Santa Claus Too many smiles to count. #yearofjoy
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Last night's 9th annual Year of Joy Holiday Ice Skating Party at @DiscoveryGreen : 200 children 50 volunteers 3 ice-skating performers 1 ballerina Miss Houston Pageant winners A Congressional proclamation Santa Claus Too many smiles to count. #yearofjoy
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What an incredible human being @joysewing
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