Community

From the drip at the door to the gems dropped in every corner of the room, LinkUpHTX Summit isn’t just an event—it’s a full-body experience rooted in culture, creativity, and community.

If you’re from Houston, you already know—this city has always been a cultural hub. Art, music, and creativity are everywhere here.

The culture doesn’t pause—and neither do our people. August was full of big wins, bold moves, and well-deserved flowers for members of our Oqupi ecosystem.

I was in sixth grade when Hurricane Katrina hit. I had just started at a new school, joined the dance team, and begun to make new...

It’s been twenty years since Katrina, but I swear it feel like twenty days ago. Folks in Houston always wanna compare it to Harvey — and...

Back in 2005, I was living in Dallas as a pre-teen. I seen it all first hand.  When Katrina hit and families from New Orleans started...

July was a big month across the Oqupi ecosystem. Our crew has been in the mix—producing, mentoring, rebranding, and creating space for...

Essence Fest shows what happens when Black cultural spaces lose their roots. OQUPI’s LinkUp HTX is proof we can build better — rooted local, paid fairly, culture-first.