LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 18: Brian Henry poses with DeLéon Tequila while celebrating Juneteenth B-Hen Block Party Presented by DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequila on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequil)
In celebration of Black Business Month this August, Brian Henry and DIAGEO and its brands DeLeón® Tequila, Ron Zacapa, and Cîroc Passion are working together to continue to bring you his popular block parties, but this time the Chicago Edition; continuing the celebration of Black joy, excellence, identity, and self-expression, while toasting to the creative voices powering change across local communities. “From the sound, stage, lighting, food vendors, security, and videography — The B-Hen Block Party has been committed to hiring black-owned businesses since its inception in 2014,” says party founder Brian Henry. The B-Hen Block Party has attracted celebrities such as actress Amber Rose, singer Brandy, Janelle Monáe, model Lori Harvey, TV personality EJ Johnson and many more.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Brian Henry poses with DeLéon Tequila while celebrating Juneteenth B-Hen Block Party Presented by DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequila on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequil)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Brian Henry poses with Crown Royal cocktail cans while celebrating Juneteenth B-Hen Block Party Presented by DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequila on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequil)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Jean Elie poses with a Crown Royal cocktail can while celebrating Juneteenth B-Hen Block Party Presented by DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequila on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequil)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Kendrick Sampson celebrating Juneteenth B-Hen Block Party Presented by DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequila on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequil)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 18: Michaela Jae Rodriguez celebrating Juneteenth B-Hen Block Party Presented by DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequila on June 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for DIAGEO and its brands Smirnoff Ice Neon Lemonade, Crown Royal, and DeLeón Tequil)
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