- Date/time: Apr 26, 5:00pm to May 16, 5:00pm
- Venue: George R Brown Convention Center
- Phone: (713) 853-8000
- Address: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, Texas, 77010
- Web: http://texasblackexpo.com/
FRIDAY, MAY 13
Corporate Awards Luncheon:
Each year, Texas Black Expo honors business professionals, agencies and organizations for their contribution to the economic growth of the Houston community. Executives and corporations look forward to this formal lunch and lineup of influential speakers. This year’s honorees include UTHealth, HEB and Sharon Murphy of McConnell Jones Lanier and Murphy.
12 NOON | George R. Brown Convention Center |1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston | GET TICKETS
Keynote Speaker: Tracye McDaniel, President, Texas Economic Development Corporation
Presented by: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Also Sponsored by: HEB, Enterprise, Myrtle Consulting, KPRC Channel 2
Feel Good Friday Comedy Show & Party:
Get ready to get your laugh on with Billy Sorrells, best known for his YouTube parodies and new BET web series Office Code. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to experience Houston’s nightlife at the legendary House of Blues with music enthusiasts and social tastemakers alike.
Comedy Show | Doors Open 7 PM / Showtime 8 PM | House of Blues | 1204 Caroline Street, Houston | GET TICKETS
Feel Good Friday Party |10 PM | House of Blues | 1204 Caroline Street, Houston | GET TICKETS
After the comedy show, the hottest party in town will be hosted by Stephen Bishop from the hit series Being Mary Jane. Get ready to dance all night at the House of Blues!
Saturday, May 14
Summer Celebration Tradeshow:
Hundreds of vendors showcase their products and services along with empowerment seminars, health screenings, hair shows, workshops, kids’ activities and more.
10 AM – 6 PM | George R. Brown Convention Center |1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston | FREE EVENT
MAIN STAGE (In Front of Expo)
10 AM – 12 PM – Line Dancing Competition
12 PM – 1:30 PM – Love 101 (A Relationship Panel hosted by Dr. Dawn)
2 PM – 3:30 PM – Diva Dialogue (featuring LeToya Luckett)
4 PM – 4:30 PM – LIVE Performance by Keith Jacobs
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM – Chigozie Nwokeafor
HEALTH STAGE
12 PM – The IN! Group
1 PM – OM Zone Houston
2 PM – U JAM Fitness
2:30 PM – Groove Bounce
3 PM – Meoka Pilates
4 PM – Synergy Total Holistic Health and Wellness
NATURALISTA STAGE
10:30 AM – 11 AM – Welcome
11 AM – 11:45 AM – Hair Chat
12PM – 2PM – “I AM My Hair”
2 PM – 3 PM – “All About Locs”
3 PM – 4 PM – Easy DIY Recipes for Fab, Healthy Hair
4 PM – 5 PM – Hair Chat
5 PM – 5:45 PM – Big Chop LIVE
5:45 PM – 6 PM – Closing
CULTURAL ARTS STAGE
12 pM – 12:30 PM – The Ensemble Theatre
1 PM – 1:30 PM – Buffalo Soldiers Museum
2 PM – 2:30 PM – Texas Southern University
3 PM – 3:30 PM – Stricctly Street Salsa
4 PM – 4:30 PM – American Cowboy Museum
5 PM – 5:30 PM – S.H.A.P.E. Community Center
Diva Dialogue:
Get tips and tools to take your career or business to the next level! Join Letoya Luckett, American Idol’s Amber Holcomb, entertainment lawyer Jalene Mack and radio personality JJ for Diva Dialogue – a lively panel discussion from the perspective of today’s modern woman.
2 PM | George R. Brown Convention Center | Hall A | FREE EVENT
Naturalista Symposium:
Transitioning? Ready for your big chop? Join natural hair vloggers and experts for a lineup of hair tutorials, product demos, styling tips and GIVEAWAYS!
10 AM to 6 PM | George R. Brown Convention Center | Hall A | FREE EVENT
Old School Concert:
It’s the most anticipated event during Summer Celebration! Hip hop and R&B fans are in for a musical treat with live performances by Case, Force M.D.’s and Chubb Rock. Join us for an evening of fun and FREE entertainment under the stars at beautiful Discovery Green park in downtown Houston.
6 PM (doors open at 4) | Discovery Green Park | 1500 McKinney, Houston | FREE Admission (GET VIP SEATING)
Sponsored by: Budlight and KHOU 11
Sunday, May 15
Summer Celebration Tradeshow:
Hundreds of vendors showcase their products and services along with empowerment seminars, health screenings, hair shows, workshops, kids’ activities and more.
12 PM to 5 PM | George R. Brown Convention Center |1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston | FREE EVENT
MAIN STAGE (In Front of Expo)
12 PM – 3 PM – Who Got Game? (Hosted by Carl Anthony Payne)
3:30 PM – 3:55 PM – The Ensemble Theatre
4:05 PM – 4:30 PM – Impande Ye African Dance
HEALTH STAGE
12:30 PM – Synergy Total Holistic Health and Wellness
1:30 PM – JIVE Juice Company
2:30 PM – OM Zone Houston
3:30 PM – FitFoodie LE
NATURALISTA STAGE
12:30 PM – 1 PM – Welcome
1 PM – 1:30 PM – Quick Natural Styles for Work
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM – “I AM My Hair”
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM – Big Chop LIVE
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM – Hair Chat
5:45 PM – 5 PM – Closing
CULTURAL ARTS STAGE
12 pM – 12:30 PM – Encore Theatre
1 PM – 1:30 PM – T.R.U.T.H Project
2 PM – 2:30 PM – Community Artist Collective
3 PM – 3:30 PM – Impande Ye African Dance
Family Game Day:
Who Got Game? Play our version of some of the most popular games like Lip Sync Battle, Dance Challenge, Folks Feuding, Home Grown Games, Trippin Out, Scavenger Hunt. Win gifts and cash prizes
12 Noon to 3 PM| George R. Brown Convention Center |1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston | FREE EVENT
Hosted by: by Carl Anthony Payne