The Emancipation Park Conservancy in conjunction with The Black School presented a combined Juneteenth Celebration and Black Love Fest HTX. The joint event was an art and music festival promoting a cultural movement for Black love while highlighting the history and significance of the Juneteenth holiday. Food and free music by DJ Elevated and a host of performers accentuated the art festival, speakers, merchandise venders and workshops. Project Row Houses also had a hand in supporting the event that welcomed attendees Ernest Walker, Kynetta Moore, Marc Furi, Faruq & Adilifu Sabur, Lyane Foreman, Jairus Elder, Tessa Mallett, Bishop Beckham, Paige Phillips, Trey, Krislyn & Bryce Marsh, Holly Charles and scores more

Aswad Walker

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...