Debbie Allen and Blair Underwood in Houston for World AIDS Day event at NRG Arena

The nation’s largest World AIDS day commemoration kicks off tonight at NRG Arena. Janet Jackson will headline the big event that benefits HIV/AIDS awareness. Emmy, Grammy, and Golden Globe winning choreographer, director, and producer – Houston’s own, Debbie Allen will speak at the event, and AIDS Healthcare Foundation will present its Lifetime Achievement Award to Emmy Award winning actor and activist Blair Underwood. Watch the video above to see why this cause is so important to them and how they’re helping to raise awareness.