About TBE Summer Celebration

Summer Celebration is the largest African American consumer tradeshow and festival in the south. The annual event attracts 20,000 attendees from Texas and surrounding areas as well as over 200 vendors and scores of corporate sponsors. The 4-day experience includes a lineup of top celebrity entertainers, influential speakers, business development seminars, health and wellness exhibits, hair shows, women’s forums, concert performances and more.

For 20 years, this landmark event has been produced by Texas Black Expo, Inc., a non-profit organization that aims to stimulate growth and development within urban communities by strengthening businesses, inspiring youth, and building better lives.

Board Members

Damon Hoyle

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Dr. Johnny O’Connor

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Jason Payne

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Ron Reynolds

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Sahira Abdool

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Dr. Shannon Williams

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James Smalls

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Dr. Dana Carson

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Tracie Payne

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Jerome D. Love

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Cindy Perry

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Host Committee

Derrick Reed

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Marlen Whitley

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Vanessa Reed

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Warren Broadnax

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Darrell James

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Rhonda C. Arnold

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Danny McKinney

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Martha Castex-Tatum

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Vernita B. Harris

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Spurgeon Robinson

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Dr. Felicia Farrar

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Joyce Owens

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