signature events
“A Taste of Black Houston” VIP Kickoff Reception
Day: Thursday, May 15th
Time: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Cafe 4212 Almeda Road Houston 77004
Mix and mingle with some of Texas’s leading movers and shakers at the 5th annual Taste of Black Houston Kickoff Reception. You’ll have an opportunity to connect with decision makers in billion dollar companies while you sample tasty treats from some of the cities best know caterer’s including: Ral’s Fine Catering, Mikki’s Soul Food, Fat Daddy’s, just to name a few.
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DiverseStaff Career Fair
Day: Friday, May 16th
Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Houston Black Expo George R Brown, RM 372
Polish up your resume and put on your business best as you prepare to attend this career fair that will feature corporate recruiters from well-known local, regional and national companies. Valuing cultural diversity, these companies come to the Houston Black Expo looking for bright, talented people like YOU, so come early so that you can make as many connections as possible – and potentially land the job of your dreams!
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“Fashion Evolution” Celebrity Fashion Show
Day: Friday, May 16th
Time: Doors open for VIP Reception & General Seating 6:00 pm | Show Start 7:30 pm
Location: Venue, 719 Main St Houston, TX 77002 (downtown Houston)
Hosted by Radio Personality J. Anthony Brown & Featuring the J. Anthony Brown Men’s Collection
Sponsored by The J Anthony Brown Collection & Citalis
Doors open at 6 pm for a celebrity VIP Reception and general seating at the fashion show of the year: Fashion Evolution! When urban style strikes contemporary chic, the result is some of the hottest models Houston has to offer modeling styles from the J. Anthony Brown suit collection, and other local designers, including premiere women’s designer Vitalis Onu of Citalis in the Galleria. Also featuring local TV personalities compliments of HABJ. With funky music, urban attitude, flashing lights, and celebrity networking, you won’t want to miss this event!
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HBE Community Breakfast: One Power through Unity
Day: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Houston Black Expo George R. Brown, RM 371
Presented by Shell and Fox 26
Join a panel of some of Houston’s most influential leaders as we discuss the critical issues that directly influence and impact our local African American community. Moderated by Melissa Spaulding of Fox 26, topics discussed will include improving our community’s intelligence in the realms of the pursuit of higher education, finances and wealth-building, and community politics.
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HBE Comedy Explosion
Day: Saturday, May 17th
Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Main Expo Entertainment Stage
Featuring Kim Coles, AJ Jamal, Leroy Williams aka "Hypno-Bro"
You’ve shopped till you dropped at the Expo all day long… now get ready to get your laugh on! This year, our artists are some of the funniest that the industry has to offer, so arrive to get your seat early. You don’t want to miss a single word from any of our comedians, so after your shopping, relax in your seat and prepare for some side splitting laughter from our main stage! (included with Expo admission)
Gospel Explosion
Day: Sunday, May 16th
Time: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Main Expo Entertainment Stage
Featuring Gospel Recording Artist J. Moss
If you've heard almost any R&B-tinged gospel over the past few years, chances are you've already been listening to the work of J Moss. As one-third of the prolific PAJAM production team, Moss has lent his talents to big-name gospel artists like Hezekiah Walker, Virtue and Marvin Sapp as well as his cousins, Karen Clark-Sheard and Dorinda Clark-Cole. J Moss continues to showcase his incredibly diverse talent, both as a performer and producer.
