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SUMMARY:4TH ANNUAL BIG COUNTRY PRAYER BREAKFAST
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 19\, 2026\, at 7:00am \nHARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY Johnson Building \nFree event. \nRSVP to president@hsutx.edu \n 
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/4th-annual-big-country-prayer-breakfast/
LOCATION:Hardin-Simmons University\, 2200 Hickory\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. MARCH
DESCRIPTION:For more information call Michael T. Royals (325) 721-8845 \nJanuary 19\, 2026\, Meet at 1:00PM at WOODSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/annual-martin-luther-king-jr-march/
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SUMMARY:Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL) will welcome acclaimed author-illustrator brothers Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey for a dynamic weekend of artmaking\, storytelling and community engagement.  They will also headline a fundraising event in collaboration with children’s illustration influencer Charnaie Gordon. \nThe weekend begins with a hands-on workshop for university students\, giving emerging artists the rare opportunity to learn directly from working picture book creators. Their visit will also feature a Secondary Honors Art Tour in partnership with Abilene Independent School District\, exposing talented young artists to professional illustration\, storytelling and creative career paths. \nContact the NCCIL at (325)673-4586 for additional information.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/jarrett-and-jerome-pumphrey/
LOCATION:The  National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature\, 102 Cedar St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:NAACP Community Recruitment Meeting
DESCRIPTION:When:  Tuesday\, February 10\, 2026 \nWhere: Treadaway Church of Christ Fellowship Hall/Annex \nTime:   6:00PM \nJOIN THE MOVEMENT!  MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/naacp-community-recruitment-meeting/
LOCATION:Treadaway Church of Christ\, North 10th and Treadaway\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Cheesecake and Chill
DESCRIPTION:February 14\, 2026\, at 7:00 PM \nKAO Lounge \n137 B Oak St\, Abilene\, TX  79602 (325) 283-1718 \nNo cover charge\, cheesecake $10.00 per slice
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/valentines-cheesecake-and-chill/
LOCATION:KAO Lounge\, 137 B Oak St.\, Abilene\, TX\, 79602\, United States
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Claudie C. Royals Banquet
DESCRIPTION:“LORD\, DO IT FOR ME” \nAbilene Convention Center \nFebruary 15\, 2026\, at 6:00PM \nCost:  No Charge
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/16th-annual-claudie-c-royals-banquet/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:McMurry's 4th Annual Black History Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:RISING TOGETHER: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY THROUGH RESILIENCE AND UNITY \nFebruary 19\, 2026\, at 11:30AM \nGarrison Campus Center – Mabee Room \nSpeaker:  DeOri J. Newman\, Sr.\, Pastor of New Light Missionary Baptist Church \n  \n 
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/mcmurrys-4th-annual-black-history-luncheon/
LOCATION:McMurry University\, 1400 Sayles Blvd\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
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SUMMARY:DIGITAL STORYTELLING: EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY
DESCRIPTION:Join ICAN for a workshop with documentary filmmaker Alisha Janette Taylor \nDate:  February 21\, 2026 \nTime: 1:00 pm – 4:00pm \nLocation:  Abilene Christian University Brown Library \n760 Library Ct. Abilene\, TX  79699
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/digital-storytelling-empowering-youth-through-film-and-photography/
LOCATION:Abilene Christian University\, 1600 Campus Ct\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:PINK CAP WARRIORS 2nd ANNUAL CELEBRATING WOMEN IN HISTORY
DESCRIPTION:CELEBRATING: \nCarol Andrews King\, Author & Speaker \nStephanie Phillips\, Business Woman & Salon Owner \nDestany Alvarez\, Future Leader \nMUST RSVP to (325) 829-1953 for lunch \nSaturday\, March 28\, 2026 \n11:30am to 1:00pm \nMall of Abilene Public Library
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/pink-cap-warriors-2nd-annual-celebrating-women-in-history/
LOCATION:MALL OF ABILENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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