February 10, 2022
Last year we celebrated 21 Black educators, first responders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, and community leaders during February 2021 as part of our virtual discussions.
Feb 8th – Dollie Coleman
Ms. Dollie Adams Coleman (Retired Instructional Leader after 35 years of service)
Feb 9th – Tremaine Brown
Tremaine Brown is a former University of Texas football player, business owner, and philanthropist.
Shi Lee’s BBQ Page:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shi%20Lee’s%20Barbecue%20&%20Soul%20Food%20Cafe/353271721431769
Articles about Tremaine’s works:
https://www.myhighplains.com/news/everyday-heroes-tremaine-brown-shi-lees-barbecue-and-soul-food
https://issuu.com/agnnewmedia/docs/ama_0121/s/11536522
https://thunder987.com/tremaine-brown-and-his-huge-heart-and-love-for-everyone
Feb 10th – Cloteal Haynes
Cloteal Haynes is an entrepreneur, board member, community leader and philanthropist.
- President Jimmy Carter Administration: Economic Policy Analyst for the White House Conference on Economic Development and Special Assistant to Donna Shalala, Assistant Secretary- Department of Housing and Urban Development
- President of The University of Texas Precursors (UT Alumni group -40 years post-graduation)
- Launched Haynes-Eaglin-Waters, LLC – Commercial Construction and Consulting business with partners on February 1, 1988: Principal & CEO (34 years in business)
Feb 11th – Cathy Runnels
Cathy Runnels is an educator and advocate for (public health, community, and families / children who have disabilities.
http://cathyloveshiphop.weebly.com/
https://themobileblackdollandhistorymuseum.weebly.com
Feb 12th – Bernadette Nelson-Weatherspoon
Mrs. Bernadette Nelson-Weatherspoon (Retired Instructional Leader after 36 years of service)
Feb 13th – Reverend Stafford
Reverend Stafford is a pastor in the rural community.
Feb 14th – Delilah Shepard
Mrs. Delilah Shepard has created a lifestyle brand and owns an online boutique while being a leader in the tech world.
Website: luxeXXV.com
Boutique Instagram @LuxeXXV
Lifestyle Instagram @DelilahMari
Home Decor Instagram @HomeByDelilahMari
Feb 15th – Anita C. Roberts
Ms. Anita C Roberts, Founder– Entrepreneur, combat army veteran, Public Relations and Media Specialist, angel investor, international speaker, and philanthropist.
Anita C Roberts – Managing Partner – Silicon Hills Capital | LinkedIn
Austin Black Business Journal | Educate. Empower. Transform.
Feb 16th – Tanja Thomas Cubit
Mrs. Tanja Thomas Cubit is a nurse and entrepreneur.
Facebook @TrinityDesignz
IG @TTrinityDesignz
Feb 17th – Cyril Adkins
Mr. Cyril Adkins is an educator and community leader.
Cyril Adkins, ’99 | Texas State University (txstate.edu)
Feb 18th – Danielle Demetria East
Ms. Danielle Demetria East is an artist, poet, curator, and community activist.
http://www.danielledemetriaart.com
Feb 19th – James Elam, Jr.
Mr. James Elam, Jr. is a firefighter and community leader.
Past Chiefs – Smithville Volunteer Fire Department (smithvillevfd.org)
Feb 20th – Chandra Polk
Chandra Polk is a healthcare executive. She is the Regional Vice President of Operations for Charleston Healthcare.
Feb 21st – La Sonya Johnson
Ms. La Sonya Johnson is an executive professional and Black leader.
La Sonya Johnson is a multi-faceted, growth-focused and self-motivated professional, offering over thirty years of experience in leadership, managerial, operations, training, development, process improvement, project management, contact center and customer service.
Feb 22nd – Mary Nelson
The late Dr. Mary Nelson was an educator and Black community / church leader.
The Life of Mary Nelson by Jasmine Trier (prezi.com)
Feb 23rd – Terrance Nunn
Judge Terrance Nunn is a former police officer, combat veteran, and community leader.
Feb 24th – Tracy Moore
Tracy Moore is an entrepreneur who owns & operates a home improvement business
Feb 25th – Christopher Harvey
Dr. Christopher Harvey is an educator, city official, and Black community leader.
Feb 26th – Brittney Washington
Ms. Brittney Washington is an entrepreneur and community leader. Brittney is a therapist /mental health advocate and the owner of a clothing boutique.
Sassy Kurves Boutique: https://sassykurves.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sassykurvesboutique/
@sassykurvesboutique
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sassykurvesboutique/
Urban Wellness Counseling & Consulting Services, PLLC: https://urbanwellnessllc.clientsecure.me
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/txurbanwellness/
@txurbanwellness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/txurbanwellness-114145277033017/
Feb 27th – Don Haynes
“The One. The Only. Don Haynes” is a Black leader, educator, Band Director, Hall of Famer, Life Coach, and Marketing entrepreneur.
https://www.conn-selmer.com/…/clinician/profile/don-haynes
Feb 28th – Eric Davis
Mr. Eric Davis is a Black leader and entrepreneur who is a Financial Advisor/Strategist and Business Development Consultant. Mr. Davis has used his Ivy League education to learn the ins and outs of how to run a business while helping others increase their financial, business, and investment knowledge.
March 1st – Greg Thomas
Mr. Greg Thomas is a bonus honoree. He is a city official and first Black volunteer fireman in his rural town.
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