The Black Santa Houston In the News!

The Drew Barrymore Show | December 20, 2021 :: After searching and searching for a Santa that better represented her family, Magan Butler-Coleman took matters into her own hands and founded Black Santa Houston. Now more families can have traditions that better represent their kids and families!!

In Search of Black Santa - The New York Times | December 9, 2021 :: Nancy Redd captures the excitement and importance of Black Santa’s and features The Black Santa Houston during the winter holiday season 2021.

The Houston Chronicle | October 5, 2021 :: Mrs. Claus joins Santa in Houston after 400 years of marriage!

The Black News Chanel | November 30, 2021:: BNC discusses why it’s important for Black families to see a Santa who looks like them. Representation is important, and Lewis shares the story of Natasha Roberts, who visited Santa for holiday pictures with her children in Houston for the third year. Prior to that, Roberts would travel hours to Louisiana to make sure her children were able to be photographed with a Santa who not only looks like them, but the people they admire. According to Santa, it’s important for children’s socioeconomic growth, their physical growth and emotional growth.

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The Oprah Magazine - The High Five, The Nick of Time| November 2020 pg.39

KHOU CH 11 (Houston, TX) | December 6, 2019 :: After a special invitation from the North Pole, Santa shares his reach beyond the toys he delivers on Christmas Eve. The self-esteem of Black children increases when they see positive examples of their racial and ethnic identity, in positive figures like Santa. “It’s always great to have a Santa that provides a reflection for all children, no matter their background.” - Magan Butler-Coleman

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The Oprah Magazine - The High Five, The Nick of Time| November 2020 pg.39

KHOU CH11 News, Houston, TX - What does Santa look like to you? Black Santa Houston sells out events- Published December 6, 2019

Yahoo lifestyle - What it's like to be a black Santa: 'Kids don’t see color. They see the fat man in a red suit' - Published December 15, 2019

The Houston Chronicle - The Ultimate Guide to Seeing Santa Claus in Houston 2019!

SOLCIETHTX - “Say Cheese! Black Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town” - Published November 26, 2019

“solcietihtx :: Some may think that Black Santa 🎅🏾 is the same as the traditional Nordic Santa Claus that America knows. There is, however, a lot of rich history behind Black Santa that provides even more inspiration for a good holiday picture with him.” ⠀