Homecoming Season with Josh Mercer | Art of the Party Podcast
Welcome to Season 2 of The Art of the Party Podcast hosted by Jeff Osuji, Eventnoire CEO. In this episode, Jeff sits down with longtime friend and business partner Josh Mercer, Howard University alum, event producer, and founder of The Movemakers and Black Homecomings Matter. Together, they explore the culture, legacy, and excitement behind Black Homecomings, the rise of Eventnoire, and how partnerships built on loyalty and integrity create long-term success. From the origins of Movemakers and the evolution of event culture, to the magic of Howard University Homecoming, this episode celebrates Black excellence, entrepreneurship, and the power of community. Tune in, subscribe, and drop your favorite Homecoming memory with us below. 00:00 – Welcome to The Art of the Party Podcast 00:45 – Guest Josh Mercer, Howard alum & event creator 03:20 – How Movemakers got started in Chicago 06:10 – The evolution from physical tickets to Eventnoire 08:30 – Why Howard University is a hub for Black excellence 11:00 – Inside the culture of Howard Homecoming 14:30 – The lineup: Bar crawls, block parties & R&B nights 18:45 – The Black Homecomings Matter movement 22:00 – Giving back to HBCUs & scholarship initiatives 25:15 – Partnerships, business lessons & longevity 30:00 – Event Noir’s growth into 50+ markets 33:15 – Shoutouts to Pronghorn & Black-owned spirits 35:00 – Closing thoughts: Celebrate, give back, and keep building 🔗 Connect & Support: • Black Homecomings Matter → @blkhomecomingsmatter & blackhomecomingsmatter.com • Follow Josh on Instagram → @themovemakers & @howardalumni • Follow Jeff on Instagram → @eventnoire • Events → eventnoire.com & themovemakerevents.com • Insurance → joshuamercerinsurance.com • Howard University Homecoming info → homecomingathoward.com Sponsored by Pronghorn Spirits - celebrating smooth vibes with over 30 portfolio spirits to sip on. See them all at pronghorn.co #howardhomecoming #blackhomecomingsmatter #hbcu #eventnoire #artofthepartypodcast #blackexcellence #homecomingseason #movemakers #Pronghorn #blackculture #entrepreneurship #hbculife #eventmarketing
Video Chapters
- 0:00 Kicking off Season 2 of the Art of the Party Podcast!
- 0:50 The origin story: How The Move Makers began crafting unforgettable events
- 2:10 Unveiling Howard University: A vibrant hub of Black excellence
- 3:25 Why Howard Homecoming is truly a legendary, must-attend experience
- 4:30 Get ready! Howard Homecoming's incredible lineup, from yacht parties to bar crawls
- 6:30 Reliving iconic Yardfest performances: Jay-Z, DMX, Drake, and more!
- 8:10 Beyond the celebration: Homecoming as a vital community check-in
- 10:40 Black Homecomings Matter: A powerful celebration of vibrant culture
- 12:20 The secret to success: Unpacking the power of true business partnerships
- 15:30 Embrace the spirit: Create your own unforgettable homecoming memories
Original Output
0:00 Kicking off Season 2 of the Art of the Party Podcast! 0:50 The origin story: How The Move Makers began crafting unforgettable events 2:10 Unveiling Howard University: A vibrant hub of Black excellence 3:25 Why Howard Homecoming is truly a legendary, must-attend experience 4:30 Get ready! Howard Homecoming's incredible lineup, from yacht parties to bar crawls 6:30 Reliving iconic Yardfest performances: Jay-Z, DMX, Drake, and more! 8:10 Beyond the celebration: Homecoming as a vital community check-in 10:40 Black Homecomings Matter: A powerful celebration of vibrant culture 12:20 The secret to success: Unpacking the power of true business partnerships 15:30 Embrace the spirit: Create your own unforgettable homecoming memories Timestamps by StampBot 🤖