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Ancestry Presents BLACK TAPESTRY feat. JIDENNA & AJ McQueen

  • Lustre Pearl Houston 2106 Dallas Street Houston, TX, 77003 United States (map)

Ancestry Presents BLACK TAPESTRY feat. JIDENNA & AJ McQueen

Unveil Your Legacy, Celebrate Your Heritage

Join Ancestry and Toasted Life during AFROTECH week for an all-in-one happy hour, fireside chat, party, and networking experience that explores the rich tapestry of Black diasporic culture, woven through history, innovation and YOU.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Step into the Lineage Lounge and journey through heritage and discovery with Ancestry experts. Dive into conversations on culture, innovation, and inspiring stories from our guest speakers, JIDENNA and AJ McQueen. Here the latest on Ancestry's technological advancements from CTO, Sriram Thiagarajan. Capture a timeless portrait in Tapestry Unveiled, our professional photoshoot experience. Savor rich flavors with small bites and signature cocktails inspired by Caribbean and African cultures. Then, as the evening unfolds, enjoy an uptempo after-party with DJ FLYGERIAN pumping music from across the diaspora—a true celebration of connection, legacy, and identity.

GIVEAWAYS

Be one of the FIRST 50 guests to attend the event and win One-of-a-kind prizes, including exclusive Black Roots merch, such as our insulated vests and caps, a FREE DNA kit ($119 value), raffle tickets for a chance to win a FREE one-year subscription to Ancestry Family Tree ($319 value) product, and much more!

EVENT SCHEDULE

4:00 p.m. - 4:50 p.m.

Check-in, Happy Hour Reception + Network

4:50 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.

Welcome + Unveiling Our Legacy: Exploring Black Roots and Cultural Identity with AJ McQueen and Erika Harrison

5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Roots and Rhythm: A Conversation with JIDENNA

6: 00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Networking + After Party with DJ FLYGERIAN

SPEAKERS

JIDENNA

Singer, Song-writer, Rapper and Producer

AJ McQueen

Writer, Poet, and Storyteller

Nicka Sewell-Smith

Ancestry’s Senior Story Producer

Erika Harrison

Founder of “Black Girls Who Brunch”

Sriram Thiagarajan

Ancestry's Chief Technology Officer

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity taking place Thursday, November 14th at 4pm to explore your roots and build new connections while enjoying some delicious food and vibes. Register now! MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

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