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Martian Blueberry co-founders Carl and Love Jones joined Paris-based studio TeamTO today to unveil their original adult animated series, “Junichiro Jackson,” at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The project debuted during TeamTO’s “Come Fly with TeamTO” presentation at the Imperial Palace, where attendees viewed the teaser trailer and exclusive first-look footage. Jones, Love Jones,…
Rising West Coast rapper AZ Chike has released his latest single, “Packed Up,” a collaboration with Grammy-winning producer Hit-Boy that arrives alongside a cinematic music video paying tribute to Houston’s culture and influence. Released Friday through Warner Records, the track marks AZ Chike’s first major release since a breakout year that helped elevate the Los…
The Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere the second season of its docuseries Heart & Hustle: Houston on May 30, bringing viewers back into the lives of a group of Black women navigating relationships, business pursuits, and shifting friendships in Houston. The series will debut at 9 p.m. ET/PT before moving to its regular 8 p.m….
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,…