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Houston Black Expo Scheduled for May 19 and 20th

April 06, 2008 | emergingminds.org

The 5th annual H-E-B Houston Black Expo (Expo 2008), the largest African-American tradeshow in Texas, is scheduled for Thursday, May 17 through Sunday, May 18, 2008. Beginning at noon each day, Expo 2008 occurs at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. "

""A Taste of Black Houston,"" Expo 2008's kick-off reception and tasting, is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Cafe 4212 located at 4212 Almeda Blvd. This ticketed event is open to the public and includes live music and culinary delights of black-owned caterers and restaurateurs from throughout the Greater Houston area.

Expo 2008 is an annual celebration of African-American culture showcasing black achievements in business, art, history and economics. Annually, it attracts more than 20,000 attendees from throughout the United States and contributes $1.5 million to the Houston economy.

Officials have announced 38 items of programming as rich and wide-ranging as the people it represents. This year's expo features a Celebrity Fashion Show, Comedy Explosion as well as a youth-oriented session called ""Handle Ya Business Youth Summit,"" which includes money management and entrepreneurialism. Home buying and cooking demonstrations are additional facets of the event.

Performance continues as a highlight of the expo. Featured headliners are Comedians J Anthony Brown and Kim Cole and Gospel Artist J Moss. Several dramatic interpretations bring historical perspectives to life.

The tradeshow floor comprises more than 250 vendors showcasing products and services ranging from financial services and college degree programs to fashion and home furnishings. Special vendor discounts and giveaways will occur during ""Power Shopping Hours"" from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

""Our goal with the increased programming and reach is to grow the H-E-B Houston Black Expo exponentially,"" said Jerome Love, president and CEO of the Texas Black Expo. ""We want to foster business growth, educate and expose youths to entrepreneurship and empower communities across the state of Texas. Expo is just one of the many year-round programs we will offer.""

H-E-B Houston Black Expo tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children, and may be purchased at the door or online. Admission to ""A Taste of Black Houston"" is $25.

Major underwriters of the 2008 H-E-B Houston Black Expo include H-E-B, Washington Mutual Bank, Nationwide, and Frenchy's Chicken.

About Houston Black Expo:

The Houston Black Expo is the flagship event of the Texas Black Expo. Expo was founded in 2002 with a vision of connecting businesses in the Greater Houston area to the communities that they serve. It serves well over 20,000 guests annually and showcases more than 250 businesses to the Greater Houston Area. For more information, visit www.houstonblackexpo.com or call (832) 200- 0540."

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Comedian J. Anthony Brown Headlines Houston Black Expo

January 14, 2008 | www.stylemagazine.com

When the curtain opens on the fifth year of the highly successful Houston Black Expo, it will feature the designer clothing line of nationally-renowned comedian and businessman J. Anthony Brown. Millions of radio listeners are entertained by the comedic antics of J. Anthony Brown as a personality on the nationally syndicated Tom Joyner Morning Show. While his roots are in comedy, Brown has broadened his act to include a successful line of products that carry his name including his clothing line, "The J. Anthony Brown Collection," hot sauces and comedy videos. The Houston Black Expo will be held May 16- 18 at the George R. Brown Convention Center. The event provides an opportunity for business owners on all levels to network and display their goods and services to a diverse audience. Brown's fashions will be prominently featured during a celebrity fashion show May 16, 2008, one of the Black Expo's premier events.

In 2005, African American consumers spent about $22 billion on clothing. Other Expo activities will include a city-wide church service, corporate business luncheon, youth summit, theatrical performances and musical concerts. The Houston Black Expo is a popular business event attracting more than 17,000 in 2007 to Houston, a business-friendly city recognized as one of the country's top five markets for African Americans to live work and own their own business.

As president and CEO of the Expo Jerome Love's passion and dedication has catapulted the event into the largest trade show in Texas. Mr. Love is finalizing the Summer Celebration Event and Musical Entertainment Schedule. A snapshot of the activities planned for this year will be a city-wide church service, corporate business luncheon, youth summit, theatrical performances, musical concerts, and many vendors with quality products and business opportunities.

The Houston Black Expo wants to encourage our neighbors around the state of Texas to visit Houston and the Houston Black Expo. Go to www.houstonblackexpo.com to obtain vendor and visitor information.
Jerome Love is one of the country's youngest and brightest emerging business personalities. A devoted father, husband and community leader, Love owns LHS Realty Group, one of Houston's leading real estate companies. In less than four years his company, Texas Black Expo, Inc. has built the Houston Black Expo into the largest African American trade show in Texas. To hear Jerome's inspiring messages, visit www.jeromelove.com.