The 2021 edition of 713 Day was a celebrity-packed day event featuring some of Houston’s most revered rappers including Lil’ Keke, Paul Wall, Big Pokey and Slim Thug. These legends electrified the hundreds gathered with some of their popular hits in Midtown’s Rise Rooftop. They were joined by several new school rappers, amny of whom whose names and star power will continue to rise… just like the 713!

I cover Houston's education system as it relates to the Black community for the Defender as a Report for America corps member. I'm a multimedia journalist and have reported on social, cultural, lifestyle,...