Go Tell It on the Mountain: Perspectives on Black Preaching, Theology & Gospel Music

For more than two decades, the Pruit Memorial Symposium has brought the perspective of the Christian intellectual tradition to contemporary issues of common concern. Since 2013, the experience has complemented and expanded on Baylor’s Black Gospel Music Restoration project as well as the newer Black Preaching Project. The guest speakers featured in this year’s symposium…

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Black-Owned Business Expo at Richland Mall

Richland Mall is excited to host our first Black-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, February 25, 2023. This will be a fantastic opportunity to shop and support local black-owned small businesses from Richland Mall and surrounding areas. The expo will be filled with vendors showcasing their products! Black-Owned Business Expo Vendors: Avon Independent Sales Representative Bry’s…

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Convention Specials 2024

Bitty & Beaus – Waco 110 Franklin Ave, Waco, TX 76701 (254) 315-9284 www.bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/  It’s located right across the street from the Convention Center, and if you show your badge you’ll get a free 12oz coffee or 10% of your entire order (they have great merchandise!). Offer: Located right across the street from the Convention…

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New Year’s Eve Black & Gold Party at the Palladium

Join us for the NYE Palladium Waco Texas Black and Gold Party! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style at the most anticipated event in Waco. Get ready to indulge in a night full of glamour, excitement, and unforgettable memories. This stunning venue will be transformed into a mesmerizing black and gold wonderland,…

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Mini Black History Museum

Dewey Community Center’s Mini Black History Museum experience returns for Black History Month and will showcase African Americans’ great impact on our nation! Feb. 14 – 28 Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 3 pm; 6 pm – 9 pm Friday & Saturday : 9 am – 3 pm Dewey Community Center | 925 N.…

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REEL Stories: Unfinished Business

Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase Presenting a series of three films accompanied by food, performances, art, and guided conversation on the Black-lived experience, Reel Stories: A Black Film Showcase is a Waco-made ethnographic documentary, paired with two of the most highly acclaimed Black documentary features of the last three years. There will be light…

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Murals & Public Art

Please visit https://www.creativewaco.org/public-art-map for the most up to date map of public art in Waco! Tag your photos with #wacotx so we can add them to our gallery! Interested in an art adventure? Waco has some great murals for selfie and group photos. Several have interesting backstories.  Blek le Rat Waco Treasure Hunt Six stencil-based characters designed…

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Discussion on Black Joy

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in country’s history. We join our country, and others, in celebrating this month with a calendar of events that embraces history, enriches our knowledge, and encourages us to celebrate the diversity within our Baylor…

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I Love My Black Hair

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of blacks in country’s history. We join our country, and others, in celebrating this month with a calendar of events that embraces history, enriches our knowledge, and encourages us to celebrate the diversity within our Baylor…

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Big Brew Day

Big Brew celebrates home brewers on National Homebrew Day. It’s an opportunity to fire up the kettle, make some beer with friends and raise a glass to the greatest hobby there is — homebrewing! Come enjoy the event as a spectator or brew with us on your own system, or on Bare Arm’s 1 Barrel…

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