The Houston Sun Foundation

02/11/2026

You are invited to attend and participate at the 11th Annual City-Wide African American History Parade & Symposium on February 21, 2026 “A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS" sponsored by The Houston Sun.

- Entertainment starts at 9am
- Parade starts at 10am
- Symposium Event at 12p

Register TODAY at www. houstonsun.com for more information on parade and symposium event.

Parade: starts at Texas & Hamilton near Dalkin Park (formerly Minute Made Park)
Symposium Event: TSU (Barbara Jordan Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs) Room 114 McCoy Auditorium, https://ymlp.com/zczTGs

Use the QR Code or link to complete the parade entry form.
tinyurl.com/thsaaparade26, [email protected],
713-524-0786. For more info contact, Dorris Ellis
Robinson at 713-443-9774

04/09/2025

07/21/2024

Today, Council Member Davis recognized the outstanding achievement of the winners of the 2024 Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Pageant, sponsored by The Houston Sun Foundation, by presenting them with Certificates of Appreciation. We congratulate you on this opportunity to develop poise and talent, while embracing the tenants of freedom and justice through community service.

We wish you continued success in the future: Emery Rose Payne (Toddler Miss Juneteenth), British Jackson (Little Miss Juneteenth), London Lampkin (Junior Miss Juneteenth), Jacora Dearman (Teen Miss Juneteenth), Destiny Okonkwo (Miss Juneteenth), Elijah Williams (Toddler Mr. Juneteenth), Rashaud Williams (Little Mr. Juneteenth), Devon Pruitt (Teen Mr. Juneteenth).

06/11/2024

Mr. and Miss Juneteenth 2024 was hosted at City Hall today by Council Member Willie Davis.

Today, Council Member Davis recognized the outstanding achievement of the winners of the 2024 Miss & Mr. Juneteenth Pageant, sponsored by The Houston Sun Foundation, by presenting them with Certificates of Appreciation. We congratulate you on this opportunity to develop poise and talent, while embracing the tenants of freedom and justice through community service.

We wish you continued success in the future: Emery Rose Payne (Toddler Miss Juneteenth), British Jackson (Little Miss Juneteenth), London Lampkin (Junior Miss Juneteenth), Jacora Dearman (Teen Miss Juneteenth), Destiny Okonkwo (Miss Juneteenth), Elijah Williams (Toddler Mr. Juneteenth), Rashaud Williams (Little Mr. Juneteenth), Devon Pruitt (Teen Mr. Juneteenth).