Top Ladies of Distinction-Suburban Bayou City Chapter

09/10/2026

Congratulations to all chapter presidents and March of Dimes/March for Babies chairs who worked diligently to raise funds and increase awareness. Through the national partnership with March of Dimes, Top Ladies of Distinction and Top Teens of America showed a continued commitment to healthy babies and brighter futures.

Lady Mildred Robinson, past President of the Suburban Bayou City Chapter, was proud to represent Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. as the Area 1 March of Dimes Chair. Her service reflects the organization’s enduring spirit of sisterhood, service, and lasting impact.

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc., Top Teens of America, chapter presidents, March of Dimes chairs, corporate partners, and community supporters united for March for Babies 2026.

Our participation helps promote healthy moms, healthy babies, stronger beginnings, and brighter tomorrows for families across Texas. Thank you to every chapter and individual who raised funds, participated, advocated, and supported this meaningful national partnership.



Together, these efforts demonstrate the lasting impact of partnership, service, and community commitment in helping create healthier futures for babies and families.

09/07/2026

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter continued its partnership with the Marc Thomas Sickle Cell Awareness Walk by participating in the 2026 Walk for Sickle Cell hosted by the Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation.

2026 Walk for Sickle Cell

Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m. CDT
Walk kickoff: Approximately 10:00 a.m.
Location: Fonde Park
2511 Carrollton Street
Houston, Texas 77023

The event brought the community together through a walk dedicated to sickle cell awareness and support. Activities included:

Community walk
Health education
Music
Vendors
Balloon release
The Suburban Bayou City Chapter is proud to continue supporting the Marc Thomas Sickle Cell Awareness Walk and its mission to increase awareness, promote education, and honor individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

09/07/2026

SBCC Ladies were in attendance as the Cultural Arts and Sisterly Relations Committees, along with the Top Teens of America, joined in celebrating Prairie View A&M University’s 150th anniversary.

Prairie View A&M University Dance Ensemble

Experience an evening where artistry expresses cultural legacy through a celebration of Prairie View A&M University’s rich history and enduring legacy.

Dates: September 4–5, 2026
Location: Cullen Theatre, Wortham Center
501 Texas Avenue
Houston, Texas 77002

Creator/Director: Harrison Guy, commissioned by Performing Arts Houston
Musical Score: Collaboratively composed by Dr. John L. Cornelius II and Brandon Willis

Prairie View A&M University’s history
The Alta Vista Eight
Black campus queens
Activism
Community resilience
The Suburban Bayou City Chapter was proud to celebrate Prairie View A&M University’s 150th anniversary through the powerful artistry and cultural storytelling of the Dance Ensemble.

Presented by the SBCC Cultural Arts and Sisterly Relations Committees in partnership with the Top Teens of America.

09/03/2026

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter and Top Teens of America invite our families, friends, and community members to recognize the importance of being registered to vote and participating in every election.

Your vote is your voice. Local, state, and national elections affect education, healthcare, public safety, housing, transportation, employment, and the future of our communities. Every election matters, and every eligible voter has the power to help shape the decisions that impact our daily lives.

We encourage everyone to:

Register to vote and confirm that your registration information is current.
Learn about the candidates and issues before voting.
Make a voting plan, including knowing the registration deadlines, voting dates, polling location, and available voting options.
Vote in every election, including local, state, primary, and general elections.
Encourage family members, friends, and neighbors to participate.
Help our young people understand the value of civic engagement and responsible citizenship.
Together, we can strengthen our families, empower our youth, and build a more informed and engaged community.

Register. Learn. Participate. Vote in every election.

— Suburban Bayou City Chapter and Top Teens of America

https://vote.civicnation.org/register/tlod/@

08/08/2026

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. was represented at an informative community-engagement luncheon that brought together faith leaders, elected officials, advocates, and civic organizations. The chapter remains committed to supporting opportunities that inform, empower, and strengthen the communities we serve.

Community Engagement Luncheon

Chapter President Barbara McIntyre, the Senior Diva, and members of the Suburban Bayou City Chapter attended alongside Top Ladies from other chapters. The Chair of the National Council of Negro Women was also in attendance, reflecting the broad coalition of women leaders and community advocates present.

The luncheon featured Houston NAACP leadership, Bishop James Dixon II, and representatives from a coalition of churches and community organizations working to advance faith-based civic engagement, social justice, and equality.

2026 Faith in Action Luncheon

The gathering promoted the 2026 annual Faith in Action Luncheon: Justice for All—Equality Is the Goal, scheduled for Friday, August 7, 2026, at 12:15 p.m.

Event details

Item Information
Date Friday, August 7, 2026
Start Time 12:15 p.m.
Location 1024 Pinemont Drive, Houston, Texas 77091
Individual Seat $40
Eight-Seat Table $300
Moderator Isiah Carey
Movement Message Bishop James Dixon II, Freedom Rising Co-Leader
The power panel includes U.S. Representative Al Green, U.S. Representative Christian Menefee, Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons, Representative Ron Reynolds, Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Rev. Dr. Max Miller, Shekira Dennis, and Rev. Alex Moorer.

Honorees include Johnny Mata, Senator Royce West, U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia, Representative Barbara Gervin-Hawkins, Conchita Reyes, Dr. Coretta Mallett-Fontenot, Rev. Dr. Samuel Gilbert, and additional community leaders.

Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. continues to stand with partners who promote informed participation, equity, service, and meaningful community engagement.

07/21/2026

It is crunch time. We want to help as many people as possible. We are just a little under $4700 short of our goal! Help us close the gap by donating TODAY!

Every little bit helps!

Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/CasteOutDonate

07/06/2026

06/28/2026

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter ended 2026 on June 27, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Houston Hobby Airport, 8181 Airport Dr., Houston, TX 77327, with an outstanding celebration honoring our TLOD founders and the vision behind the theme: “Honoring our Legacy: Rooted in Service.”

Graduating Top Teens were honored with scholarships, and the celebration also recognized the work of our ladies through the continued legacy of service and leadership. The TLOD story continues to remind us of the importance of carrying forward what was started—rooted in commitment, strengthened by community impact, and lived out through sisterhood

We were honored to welcome our distinguished guests and leader.

TLOD Houston Chapter — Lady Novela Smith, Chapter President; Southwest Cluster Coordinator

TLOD Sugar Valley — Lady Carla Coleman, 2nd Vice President

TLOD Lake Houston — President Lady Kimberly Richardson
Lady Ann Pintre

San Antonio Metropolitan Chapter
Lady Prentis Harris, 2nd VP
Lady Kenya Davis, Community Partnership Co-Chair
Lady Eleanor Sweeney, Life Member

Ladies were honored with longevity certificates for years of faithful service to TLOD: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years, reflecting continued dedication to serving both youth and adults.

Chair Lady Kareen Brown
1st Vice President
Co-Chair Lady Minnie Thomas (Chapter Organizer)

Ladies, thank you for making this Founder’s Day celebration meaningful. Your commitment to legacy, service, and TLOD’s mission is what keeps the vision strong and moving forward.

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter will continue moving forward with the same dedication to honoring our legacy through service, leadership, and sisterhood.

06/16/2026

The Suburban Bayou City Chapter continues to inform and engage community members about the importance of being aware of everything that affects our youth and adults.

World Sickle Cell Day is observed annually on June 19. This international awareness day was established by the United Nations in 2008 to increase public knowledge of sickle cell disease (SCD), which is the most common genetic blood disorder in the United States and affects millions globally.

Sickle Cell Awareness Committee
Status of Women Committee

06/15/2026

Congratulations, Teen Anderson Laqua on winning the Lady Minnie Johnson Thomas TLOD Scholarship.