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DELEÓN Tequila staged a helipad performance above the Houston skyline during the AfroTech Conference 2025. Major League DJz headlined as DELEÓN framed the set as part of its Bold Spirits, Rise platform. The group is described as “renowned for pioneering the African Dance Music movement and for mentoring and uplifting emerging DJs globally.” Houston’s Maiya…
The Black Excellence Brunch brought its signature program to AfroTech Week on Oct. 30, 2025, at Soirée Event Venue in Houston. The internationally celebrated brunch was founded by media expert and culture curator Trell Thomas. This edition was powered by Amazon Security and centered on the theme “Securing the Future—AI, Innovation & the New Era…
The Sai Summer Cookout will return Aug. 29-31, 2025, at Texas Southern University, bringing three days of music, food, and community programming. The event was created by actress and producer Marsai Martin and will be hosted by Scott Evans, Serena Page, and Zoie Fenty. “I’m so excited to bring Sai Summer Cookout to Texas Southern,”…
A Texas attorney has been ousted from his law firm following allegations of sending a “threatening and harassing letter” to a Black federally-appointed judge, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Ben Aderholt used his former employer’s letterhead and directed the contentious communication toward Judge Erica Hughes, a candidate for Houston’s 151st Judicial District. In the…
Janet Jackson wowed a packed crowd at the NRG Arena in Houston during the AHF World AIDS Day Concert. Her performance, starting with the emotional song “Together Again,” paid tribute to those lost to AIDS, touching the hearts of fans. The event drew big names like rapper Willie D, artist BeatKing, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee,…
D-Gotti, a prominent figure in Houston’s entertainment scene, made a triumphant return to the spotlight on September 21, 2023, after a 13-year hiatus. Known for his role in the film “The Dirty 3rd” and concert with Wreckshop Records, he has left a mark on Houston’s music and film industry. On September 21st, the rapper released…
PepsiCo is making a triumphant comeback to the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, celebrating the pivotal role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their marching bands in HBCU culture. Doritos® SOLID BLACK, as part of its unwavering commitment to HBCUs, is contributing $160,000 to shine a spotlight on Black Changemakers and…
