Devaughn Douglas

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Thirty Years Later, Ridin' Dirty Still Brings the South Together - Houston Press

By: Devaughn Douglas

Back in March 2022, Bun B claimed the RodeoHouston stage with his H Town Takeover, an hour-long celebration of Houston hip hop legends. The performance

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Bun B Has Become Hip-Hop's Ultimate Master of Ceremonies

By: DeVaughn Douglas

As UGK's landmark “Ridin' Dirty” celebrated its 30th anniversary, the Trill OG transformed one of hip-hop's greatest albums into a masterclass in live performance, curation and cultural preservation.

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How the Martins Built One of Houston's Most Trusted Hospitality Legacies

By: DeVaughn Douglas

From presidential dinners and disaster relief to award-winning cuisine and community service, the Martins have spent generations proving that hospitality is about far more than food.

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The Biggest Brandon Is Building Something Bigger Than Music

By: DeVaughn Douglas

The Houston creative's journey from Third Ward to theater, teaching and music is fueled by one mission: become the biggest version of himself.

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Dreams, Determination and DomiNque Perry

By: DeVaughn Douglas

How the Houston Actress Built a Career from the Ensemble Theatre to Diarra from Detroit

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Third Ward Author J. Elle Reflects on Literacy, Imagination and Hope

By: DeVaughn Douglas

As She Prepares to Release Her Ninth Book, Third Ward Author J. Elle Reflects on Literacy, Imagination and Hope

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Benny The Butcher performs at Warehouse Live

By: Devaughn Douglas

“Houston, I want to do something special for ya’ll,” yelled Benny the Butcher as he walked to the edge of the stage at Warehouse Live. Smoke wafted across

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Clarence Bethea Raised Millions. Now He's Opening Doors for Houston Founders.

By: DeVaughn Douglas

After a mentor changed the course of his life, founder-turned-investor Clarence Bethea is sharing the venture capital lessons entrepreneurs are rarely told.

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DJ Young Samm Has the Streets. Now He Wants the Screen

By: DeVaughn Douglas

It is February and Samuel Mercer is sitting on a couch at the Community Cultivation Network, putting together pieces of a studio and taking meetings about building out the network.

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In Sync With the Culture: Daphne Benford Smith Finds Her Niche in Gaming and Entertainment Law

By: DeVaughn Douglas

Daphne Benford Smith turned her love of gaming, anime and entertainment into a legal niche. Now she is building a firm around the communities she has spent years becoming part of.