State of Black Philanthropy
State of Black Philanthropy: Houston Edition Presented by The Bayou Collective
What does it mean to give, with intention, in the Black community?
Join us for an evening of honest conversation, real connection, and community inspiration. The Bayou Collective is bringing together some of Houston's most respected voices in philanthropy, policy, and community development for a night that will leave you thinking differently about what giving can do.
This event is free, and hors d'oeuvres will be served. We expect this event to fill up so if your plans change, please update your RSVP so we can offer your spot to someone on the waitlist.
Whether you've been giving for years or you're just curious about how a dollar can turn into real change in your neighborhood, this evening is for you.
What to expect:
Doors open and time to connect
Welcome and opening remarks
Panel conversation with our speakers
Audience Q&A
Closing and more time to connect
🎤 Councilwoman Tiffany D. Thomas — Houston City Council Member, District F and Associate Professor, Prairie View A&M University
🎤 Niiobli Armah IV — Founder & CEO, We Collab
🎤 Lyndsie A. Whitehead, Ph.D. — Associate Director of Philanthropy, Rice University
🎤 LaTanya Flix — Founder, Black Philanthropy Houston
Expect an engaging panel, meaningful connections, and a room full of people who share your commitment to building a stronger Houston, together.
Presented by The Bayou Collective, a greater Houston-based giving circle dedicated to community-centered grantmaking for Black-led organizations. To learn more about The Bayou Collective, visit our website.