Britt already posted about this (thanks Britt!), but the Houston Net2-ers are super excited to have Kathy Payton of Houston's Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation come to speak to us next Tuesday Dec. 12th.

Birthplace of George Foreman and other prominent members of society, the 5th Ward is a very historical part of Houston.  Originally settled by newly freed slaves after the Civil War, the Ward in later years became a hotbed of violence and drug activity with the city's lowest income levels.

Thanks to community outreach and 5th Ward CRC efforts, the area is currently undergoing tremendous physical and social re-vamping.  Kathy will tell us about how technology has performed a role in the re-building of her community and also how all social initiatives should make technology a priority.

Will you be in Houston?  Join us at the Stag's Head Pub for great discussion, beer and blatant social geekiness.