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SUMMARY:SAVE THE DATE - WOMEN AFFECTED BY CANCER
DESCRIPTION:From Deydra Williams PINK CAP WARRIORS ON THE MOVE \n“JOIN US AS WE UPLIFT\, HONOR AND EMPOWER WOMEN AFFECTED BY CANCER” \n1 IN 8 WOMEN WILL GET BREAST CANCER DURING HER LIFETIME \n 
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/save-the-date-women-affected-by-cancer/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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SUMMARY:MOUNT ZION FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATING 140 YEARS
DESCRIPTION:MOUNT ZION FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CELEBRATING THEIR 140TH CHURCH ANNIVERSARY \nANNIVERSARY MUSICAL ON November 7\, 2025 \nANNIVERSARY BANQUET ON November 8\, 2025  SPEAKER:  ANTHONY WILLIAMS \nSee flyer attached for details \nContact:  please text Aleah Ewing at 325-201-5849 for ticket information
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/mount-zion-first-baptist-church-celebrating-140-years/
LOCATION:McMurry University\, 1400 Sayles Blvd\, Abilene\, TX\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251112
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SUMMARY:VETERAN'S DAY
DESCRIPTION:Veteran’s Day is a U. S. federal holiday observed on November 11 to honor all those who have served in the U. S. Armed Forces.  The day is dedicated to thanking all military veterans\, both living and deceased\, for their service to the nation.  It acknowledges the commitment\, discipline\, and personal sacrifices that service members make for their country. \nThank you to all Veterans!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/veterans-day/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T190000
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CREATED:20251112T214654Z
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SUMMARY:NETWORKING MIXER
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF CONNECTION AND COLLABORATION! \nThe 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!
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/networking-mixer-2/
LOCATION:Community Foundation\, 850 North 1st\, Abilene\,\, Texas\, 79601
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251226
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CREATED:20251224T231604Z
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SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS DAY
DESCRIPTION:MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM THE ABILENE BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – Anthony Williams\, President
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/christmas-day/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260118T180000
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SUMMARY:MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. ANNUAL BANQUET
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTicket information:  Individual tickets are $40.00.  A table for 10\, $400.00 \nEmail:  1975ABCC@gmail.com    Call: (325) 672-7950 or (325) 201-5849 \nNo tickets will be sold at the door. \nThe speaker for the event is Dr. Leslie Marian Hutchins\, a graduate of Cooper High School and Abilene Christian University.
URL:https://abileneblackchamber.com/event/save-the-date-martin-luther-king-jr-annual-banquet/
LOCATION:Abilene Convention Center\, 1100 N 6th St\, Abilene\, TX\, 79601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T070000
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260208
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260214T233000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260215T210000
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CREATED:20260212T232519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T232519Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T160000
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CREATED:20260216T232745Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170109
CREATED:20260312T220852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T220852Z
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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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