Black Heritage Day was bustling with exercise this previous Friday on the Houston Livestock Present and Rodeo. Collegiate step groups carried out on the Junction Stage, drawing lots of to observe. Mass line dancing quickly adopted.
Generations of Black ranchers had been caring for his or her livestock contained in the showroom. From conventional put on to Cowboy Carter-inspired outfits, folks got here dressed to impress. Households stuffed each inch of the rodeo for the festivities. Photojournalists Lexi Parra and Antranik Tavitian documented the day that celebrates Houston’s roots, and the usually undertold historical past of Black Western tradition.
(Prime left) Kaiden Tenenison, 2, at middle, watches as varied teams take part within the step showcase. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Touchdown). (Prime proper) A pair maintain fingers as they watch varied teams take part within the step showcase. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Touchdown). (Backside) Groups compete in step on the Junction Stage on Black Heritage Day on the Houston Livestock Present and Rodeo, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Houston. (Lexi Parra / Houston Touchdown)Felisha Marsh, at middle, watches as varied teams take part within the step showcase throughout Black Heritage Day on the Houston Livestock Present and Rodeo, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Houston. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Touchdown)(Left photograph) A woman sits on an individual’s shoulders to see step performances. (Proper photograph) A university step staff from Texas Southern College discuss after their efficiency at Individuals have a good time on the Houston Livestock Present and Rodeo, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Houston. (Lexi Parra / Houston Touchdown)(Left photograph) Groups compete in step on the Junction Stage on Black Heritage Day. (Lexi Parra / Houston Touchdown). (Proper photograph) Individuals watch step performances on the Junction Stage. (Lexi Parra / Houston Touchdown). (Backside) Darion Roquemore, with the Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity at Prairie View A&M College, practices dancing together with his cane as he prepares to carry out within the step showcase throughout Black Heritage Day on the Houston Livestock Present and Rodeo, Friday, March 7, 2025, in Houston. (Antranik Tavitian / Houston Touchdown)
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