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AFTERGLOW: A Celebration of Blackness

September 11 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

BLK in the South Summit 'Afterglow: A Celebration of Blackness' event presented by GLAAD on September 11, 2024, at Treme Market Branch from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Visit www.blkinthesouth.org for more details.

Afterglow: A Celebration of Blackness, honors the Arts and Culture of New Orleans and celebrates the positive, impactful work that Southern Movement Leaders and HIV Activists are doing to shift the culture to ensure a more just, humane, and equitable world.

PERFORMERS

NEVERENDING NINA

Neverending Nina combines advocacy in her art by showcasing her talent, mixing various musical genres in expressing universal lessons on love, relationships and self-acceptance to create change.

With credible relationships with powerhouse entities such as The Recording Academy, NAACP, FOX SOUL, OUTLOUD, LA/San Fran/ NYC Pride and MOBIFest to name a few, she is on her chosen path of designed destiny. She recently released her remarkable Debut EP project entitled PRESENT available everywhere to download and support! Fierce and Fabulous she is Neverending Nina!

HA SIZZLE
Listening to bounce music all his life, growing up in the streets of New Orleans “Hasizzle” started his career in 2002 when he hooked up with legendary dj Blak n Mild he dropped his first hit “She Rode Dat D**k Lika Soulja, 2 months after that Bounce It Biggity Bounce It, gained popularity at the beginning of 2003. 2 years later (2005), he had New Orleans shake down with (Buckle Your Knees). Hasan was inspired by other local bounce artists such as, Mc T.T Tucker, Dj Jubilee, Josephine Johnny, Vockah Redu, Katey Red, Big Freedia,Sissy Jay,M.C. Calliope Priest and Many More. After performing at his first nationwide show at VooDoo Fest 2012, Sizzle knows that he can make things happen in his bounce career as being known as The Voice Of Bounce. Since then, he has been amongst the most sampled Bounce artist, working with various artists like Drake and Lil Nas X.

DJ ZEUS
DJ Zeus’ role is the official DJ and producer for the Atlanta United soccer team at the iconic Mercedes Benz stadium. His beats have undoubtedly become the heartbeat of the stadium, enhancing the electrifying atmosphere during every game.

Beyond the DJ booth, DJ Zeus has dedicated himself to youth community outreach as a partner and DJ for the New Orleans Saints. He has connected with the community using his musical prowess as a medium, leaving an indelible impact on the younger generation and was even acknowledged by Xavier University of Louisiana for his contributions by honoring him as a 40 under 40 recipient, a testament to his influence and dedication to his craft.

Further solidifying his place in the music scene, DJ Zeus has opened for Tank and the Bangas during the 10-year anniversary of “Think Tank” and last year, took the stage as the official producer and DJ for the 50th annual Bayou Classic, sharing the platform with local artists.

 

VICTOR JACKSON
Victor Jackson is the visionary founder of Glam Rock Soul Entertainment Group. Using his unique brand of faith, fire, and flair, Victor has guided countless creatives on their journey from idea to innovation. As a choreographer and creative director, Victor has worked with Kandi Burruss, Jennifer Hudson, Lil’ Wayne, Hairbrella, and BRAVO. His 2020 EP, “Man. Muse. Magic.”, earned him the NBAF Horizon Award in Music and a spot on the MusicForward & CITI LGBT Emerging Artist list. Victor is a member of GLAAD’s 2024 EMEI cohort, and his latest single, “April Showers”, is available on all streaming platforms.

Details

Date:
September 11
Time:
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
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https://www.blkinthesouth.org/afterglow

Organizer

GLAAD

Venue

TREME MARKET BRANCH
800 NORTH CLAIBORNE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70116 United States
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