Houston Texans linebacker Whitney Mercilus hosted his 3rd Annual “Returning 2 Learning” celebration with Houston Independent School District (HISD) at Reagan K-8 to assist students and their families by providing free haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, food, physicals for athletics, gift certificates to buy school uniforms, selfie pictures and autographs. Attendees included Wanda Adams (HISD Trustee), Dr. Tabitha Davis (Reagan K-8 principal), Ron Jemison Jr. (Owner, Franklin Barber & Beauty Institute), Maria Espinola, Monica James, Typhanie Moses, Marta Pullon, Patricia Villarreal, Alfredia Guillory, Jermaine Reed, Raymond Ross, Marcus Wilmore, Julian Diaz, Stephen Alvarado, Jacquana Bellard, Toro (the Houston Texans Mascot)and many more.

I'm originally from Cincinnati. I'm a husband and father to six children. I'm an associate pastor for the Shrine of Black Madonna (Houston). I am a lecturer (adjunct professor) in the University of Houston...