The music, the movement, the culture, and the camaraderie brought it all together Friday.
HOUSTON — Houston it’s time to ride out. Black Heritage Day is Friday. It’s a day that bridges, culture, tradition and of course fun.
The sounds from Rodeo Houston create a memorable soundtrack. One both young and old can enjoy.
“I know that’s right. I’m 80 going on 81 and my name is Brenda Hubbard. And I’ve been a member of Tall Bass Line dancing for over 22 years.”
Happy Feet and Keep it Moving line dancing teams, have built a rodeo tradition through shared love of music and movement.
“It’s the camaraderie we’re friends we’re all doing the same thing,” said Angela Butler.
Each year they come together, to entertain the crowds. And if the vibes are right, they can do it without music. They latch on to the feeling and knowledge that around every corner you’ll find what you want. And what you didn’t know you needed.
“Oh my gosh, the atmosphere Black Heritage Day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo,” said Charlett Mounts.
Black people played a pivotal role in shaping what we know as western heritage. Here you’ll see those traditions, intertwined with a modern twist. It provides, a platform for performances and pure joy.
For the Jackson family, young Amina is clearly the manager.
“Just between you and me, we’re not gonna be here another hour,” she said.
She wrapped up a cheer performance; it’s now time for fun. And her dad delivered the big prize he won in a coin toss: a stuffed Pokémon.
“I just went over there and grabbed it.”
This is a time for building family traditions and fellowship. And that may look like a stuffed Pokémon or a stuffed belly.
“It’s kinda like an annual thing for us so the most thing that I’m excited about, I hate to say it: the food,” said Amina’s mom Aerial Moton.
Whatever the draw, and if this is your first rodeo don’t let it be your last.
“If you’re on the fence about and get off of it and come have fun get some food be with the people,” said Corneilus Jackson.