TAAM Black History Month Celebration
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 18:00 -
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 20:00
Event duration 2 hours
General Admission:
USD 55.20
Preferred Seating:
USD 642.09
About TAAM Black History Month Celebration
The Empowerment Community Development Corporation (Empowerment CDC), invite you to join us in celebrating arts and culture during Black History Month at our annual Black History Celebration 2026, to be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM, at the Veretta and Jesse E. Rider Fine and Performing Arts Empowerment CDC Complex.
This year’s banquet will honor James and Florence Anderson with the Anderson Academic Excellence and Integrity Award 2026, in recognition of their 60 years of marriage, lifelong commitment, and outstanding contributions to our community since August 29, 1965.
In addition, we are proud to present the prestigious Veretta and Jesse E. Rider Stella Clarion Call Award to Debra Kay Hammons, acknowledging her remarkable leadership, dedication, and service in empowering others through faith, education, and community advancement.
Events Schedule
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 18:00
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 20:00
Event Categories
Community Connections
I Am Beautiful Movement
https://iambeautifulmovement.org/
The I Am Beautiful Movement creates safe, uplifting spaces for girls and young women to feel seen, supported, and confident as they build essential life skills, form healthy relationships, and grow through guidance, connection, and encouragement. The I Am Beautiful Movement envisions a future where women lead younger generations with confidence and self-worth, rising as independent, resilient, and kind leaders who break generational cycles, create new opportunities, and boldly give back to their communities. I Am Beautiful Movement™ (IABM) Non-Profit Organization (under the auspices of Empowerment Community Development Corporation 501c3), was established in July 2013. In 2016, IABM was established under the auspices of Empowerment Community Development Corporation 501c3. The organization encourages and promotes Mother/Daughter relationships through bonding activities, helping 5th-12th (ages 11-18) grade girls deal with self-esteem, self-image and confidence issues they face daily. The program has provided events for the girls, as well as creating programs/events for younger students in 2nd to 4th grade. A workshop/conference is hosted yearly encompassing how to dress, age appropriate makeup, financial literacy, and budgeting information. IABM also guides the girls on how to create vision boards and plans to reach their educational and entrepreneurship dreams. Self-evaluation activities and DIY projects ensure the girls are comprehending information being shared. Women motivational speakers and entrepreneurs' partner with IABM to encourage our young girls that they can succeed and reach any goals they set. The organization has hosted and sponsored several events, such as Tea Parties, Pads & Panties Mission Drive, GlamProm Dress Closet(provided free Prom Dresses to Seniors) and Girls Self Defense Class. Donations are welcomed at any time and via various avenues, i.e PayPal, Cash App & Venmo. Every young girl should have the opportunity to feel BEAUTIFUL.