Houston Black American Democrats

Representation matters.

Join H-BAD for "From Silence to Representation: LGBTQ Leadership in Houston Politics," a conversation featuring Representative Lauren Ashley Simmons, Representative Jolanda Jones, and LGBTQ+ Houston Caucus President Brandon Mack as they discuss leadership, visibility, advocacy, and the ongoing work to build a more inclusive political future.

📅 Tuesday, June 23
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis
2787 El Camino St.
Houston, TX 77054

We hope to see you there.

We celebrate Black fathers and father figures whose leadership and presence help build strong families and engaged communities.

Juneteenth marks the liberation of Black Americans from slavery and reminds us that civic freedom and justice require continued commitment.

🎉 One event. Something for everyone.

Join us this Saturday for FREE food, family fun, raffle prizes, music, community resources, and a celebration of freedom, culture, and community.

Whether you’re looking for voter education, health and wellness information, homeownership and estate planning resources, legal services, or simply a fun afternoon with family and friends, we’ve got you covered.

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Burnett Bayland Community Center

Bring the family and celebrate with us!

⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE ⚠️

Due to severe weather and out of an abundance of caution for our members and guests, tonight’s H-BAD General Body Meeting has been postponed.

📅 New Date: Tuesday, June 23
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis

We look forward to seeing you next week for our discussion, “From Silence to Representation: LGBTQ Leadership in Houston Politics,” featuring Rep. Lauren Ashley Simmons, Rep. Jolanda Jones, and Brandon Mack.

Please stay safe and monitor local weather conditions.

Celebrate Juneteenth Week with H-BAD! ✊🏾

From leadership panels and youth engagement to networking and our Juneteenth Picnic & Resource Fair, we’re celebrating freedom and strengthening community all week long.

Swipe through to see what’s happening and join us throughout the week.

🎉 Join us for the Juneteenth Community Picnic & Resource Fair!

Enjoy FREE food, drinks, music, family fun, raffle prizes, a photo booth, face painting, and valuable community resources—all in one place.

Connect with organizations providing:
🗳️ Voter education & civic engagement resources
🏡 Homeownership, property protection & estate planning information
⚕️ Health screenings & wellness resources
⚖️ Expungement assistance & legal services

📅 Saturday, June 20
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Burnett Bayland Community Center

Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us as we celebrate freedom, culture, and community.

📣 Please join us in welcoming our new Chaplain, Tristan Porter, to the Houston Black American Democrats Executive Board!

Tristan brings a deep commitment to faith, service, community engagement, and public health. From preaching and teaching in local congregations to building impactful partnerships that advance health equity, he has dedicated his life to uplifting and empowering others. His passion for ministry and servant leadership will be a tremendous asset to our organization as we continue our work across Houston and Harris County.

We are excited to have Tristan's guidance, wisdom, and spiritual leadership as we move forward together.

Welcome to the H-BAD Executive Board, Chaplain Porter! 💙