Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce

JUNETEENTH
2026-06-19
Juneteenth National Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States. It is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States.
Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 when the 117th U. S. Congress enacted and President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law.

Juneteenth Celebration
2026-06-19 10:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Rose Park Senior Center, 2625 S. 7th Street, A
For ages 55+
Rose Park Senior Center
Sponsored by West to East Community

JUNETEENTH GOSPEL CELEBRATION
2026-06-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory, TX, 79601, United States
“Celebrating Freedom Through Praise”
Lift Your Voice in Unity and Praise!
For more information contact Jennifer Sherman 214-587-1568

JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
2026-06-20 11:00 - 17:00 | Woodson, 342 Cockrell Dr, Abilene, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Let Us Breathe Abilene will host its annual Health and Business EXPO on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the historic Woodson High School.
Additional information to follow plus please check Facebook to see all the planned events.

Hearts BBQ Back to School Giveaway
2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:30 | Drug Emporium, 2550 Barrow St., Abilene, TX, 79605, United States
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun filled day before school.
Free face painting, backpacks, school supplies and more.

Kulture Con 2026
2026-08-01 11:00 - 18:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Free Backpack and school supplies giveaway
500 backpacks filled with supplies
A day of fun, unity and giveback.

HISTORY TALK: Michael Hurd
2026-08-13 18:00 - 20:00 | The Grace Museum, 102 Cypress St, Abilene, TX, United States
Sports writer and Historian Michael Hurd will be at the GRACE MUSEUM to discuss Black History in Texas high schools in relation to their We’ve Got Spirit exhibition. Hurd’s book Thursday Night Lights features Woodson’s football team along with other segregated shools in the Prairie View Interscolastic League from 1920-1970.

Back to School Event
2026-08-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Abilene Youth Sports Authority (AYSA), 1042 Loop 322, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
LET US BREATHE ABILENE
Providing new shoes, hygiene kits, and hope to students in the community.
Hamburgers and hot dogs.

Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting
2026-08-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Abilene Heritage Square, 1699 S. 1st Street, Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
Please join the Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce for our membership meeting on August 20, 2026 from 6:00PM to 9:00PM in the STONE OWL ROOM at Abilene Heritage Square.

A Raisin in the Sun
2026-08-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Paramount, 352 Cypress St., Abilene, TX, United States
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
Live on the Paramount Stage
Friday, August 28 @ 7:30PM
Saturday, August 29 @ 7:30PM
Sunday, August 30 @ 2:00PM
Paramount Theatre 352 Cypress St. Abilene, TX 79601

SAVE THE DATE-BUFFALO SOLDIERS COMING TO ABILENE
2026-09-25
MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW.

BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR LUNCHEON
2026-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | MCM Elegante, 4250 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, TX, 79606, United States
PINK CAP WARRIORS ON THE MOVE
12th ANNUAL FREE BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR LUNCHEON
A CELEBRATION OF STRENGTH, FAITH & SISTERHOOD
