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The history of Black people in the America is one of migration. We are often moving between geographical regions throughout the country with each generation. As such, it’s impossible to escape the vast stroke of ingenious, inventive, and innovated, influence Black people have had on this country and the world. Because we are migratory, we hold our communities within our bodies. It is found in our grandmother’s hugs, our grandfather’s tool shed, our aunties cooking, the local barbershop and the candy lady’s smile. These communities’ birth stories, histories, and legacies often lost as we move through life. The Historic Black Neighborhood (HBN) Quilt Project is a way to unearth buried stories and shine more light on the expansiveness of Black people in this country. Pay homage to your Black neighborhood past or present, by creating a panel inspired by fond memories, people and/or places that reflect it.  

a lively display of celebratory headwear from various Black cultural traditions, starting with the headwraps worn at early Juneteenth celebrations and other community events. Inspired by theatrical performance traditions that celebrate regional and cultural aesthetics within the Black community (HBCU dance lines, queer ballroom shows, SLAB Sundays, Bronner Brothers-style hair shows, etc.), the parade will showcase everything from church hats, durags, and kangols to cowboy hats, military hats, headdresses, bonnets and more. Inspired by The Wiz’s “I Wouldn’t Be Seen in Green” scene, this parade is all about culture and tradition.

Themed Sweet and Savory this event will highlight 6 local residents and they try their hand at providing the best dish for an “invite to the cookout”. The top winner will receive a $500 prize along with a commemorative Juneteenth Houston cutting board, with 2 nd and 3 rd place receiving $200 and $100 prizes respectively.