NETWORKING MIXER
2025-11-18 19:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | Community Foundation, 850 North 1st, Abilene,, Texas, 79601
JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION!
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce invites you to our upcoming Networking Mixer, where local professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders come together to share ideas, build partnerships, and strengthen our business community. Don’t miss this opportunity to make meaningful connections and be part of Abilene’s growing network of changemakers!

CHRISTMAS DAY
2025-12-25 | TX
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE ABILENE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Anthony Williams, President

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ANNUAL BANQUET
2026-01-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
The Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 32nd annual Martin Luther King Jr. banquet on SUNDAY, JANUARY 18, 2026, at the Abilene Convention Center located at 1100 N. Sixth St. We will have a Meet and Greet beginning at 6:00 PM and the program starts at 6:30 PM.
Ticket information: Individual tickets are $40.00. A table for 10, $400.00
Email: 1975ABCC@gmail.com Call: (325) 672-7950 or (325) 201-5849
No tickets will be sold at the door.
The speaker for the event is Dr. Leslie Marian Hutchins, a graduate of Cooper High School and Abilene Christian University.

4TH ANNUAL BIG COUNTRY PRAYER BREAKFAST
2026-01-19 07:00 - 10:00 | Hardin-Simmons University, 2200 Hickory, TX, 79601, United States
Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:00am
HARDIN-SIMMONS UNIVERSITY Johnson Building
Free event.
RSVP to president@hsutx.edu

ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING Jr. MARCH
2026-01-19 13:00 - 17:00 | TX
For more information call Michael T. Royals (325) 721-8845
January 19, 2026, Meet at 1:00PM at WOODSON SCHOOL PARKING LOT.

Jarrett and Jerome Pumphrey
2026-02-07 | The National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature, 102 Cedar St., Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
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.
The 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.
Contact the NCCIL at (325)673-4586 for additional information.

NAACP Community Recruitment Meeting
2026-02-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Treadaway Church of Christ, North 10th and Treadaway, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
When: Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Where: Treadaway Church of Christ Fellowship Hall/Annex
Time: 6:00PM
JOIN THE MOVEMENT! MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Valentine's Cheesecake and Chill
2026-02-14 19:00 - 23:30 | KAO Lounge, 137 B Oak St., Abilene, TX, 79602, United States
February 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM
KAO Lounge
137 B Oak St, Abilene, TX 79602 (325) 283-1718
No cover charge, cheesecake $10.00 per slice

16th Annual Claudie C. Royals Banquet
2026-02-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Abilene Convention Center, 1100 N 6th St, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
“LORD, DO IT FOR ME”
Abilene Convention Center
February 15, 2026, at 6:00PM
Cost: No Charge

McMurry's 4th Annual Black History Luncheon
2026-02-19 11:30 - 13:00 | McMurry University, 1400 Sayles Blvd, Abilene, TX, United States
RISING TOGETHER: OVERCOMING ADVERSITY THROUGH RESILIENCE AND UNITY
February 19, 2026, at 11:30AM
Garrison Campus Center – Mabee Room
Speaker: DeOri J. Newman, Sr., Pastor of New Light Missionary Baptist Church

DIGITAL STORYTELLING: EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH FILM AND PHOTOGRAPHY
2026-02-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Abilene Christian University, 1600 Campus Ct, Abilene, TX, 79601, United States
Join ICAN for a workshop with documentary filmmaker Alisha Janette Taylor
Date: February 21, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00pm
Location: Abilene Christian University Brown Library
760 Library Ct. Abilene, TX 79699

PINK CAP WARRIORS 2nd ANNUAL CELEBRATING WOMEN IN HISTORY
2026-03-28 11:30 - 13:00 | MALL OF ABILENE PUBLIC LIBRARY
CELEBRATING:
Carol Andrews King, Author & Speaker
Stephanie Phillips, Business Woman & Salon Owner
Destany Alvarez, Future Leader
MUST RSVP to (325) 829-1953 for lunch
Saturday, March 28, 2026
11:30am to 1:00pm
Mall of Abilene Public Library

Memorial Day
2026-05-25 | TX
Memorial Day serves as a time to honor and remember the men and women in our armed forces who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice, courage, and dedication to protecting our freedoms deserve our deepest respect and gratitude.
Thank you to all who have served, past, present and future. You have our deepest gratitude this Memorial Day.

JUNETEENTH
2026-06-19 | TX
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 | 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 | TX
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
