During the month of February, local Corpus Christi organizations have planned a myriad of events to celebrate and honor the achievements and contributions made by African Americans to society. These organizations encourage all citizens of Corpus Christi and surrounding areas to participate in these commemorative events.
Below is a listing of events in the City of Corpus Christi, provided by the Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education – Corpus Christi (TABPHE-CC), Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce, and NAACP Corpus Christi. Each coordinating organization should be contacted for further information. All events are FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
- February 2nd »
- Black History Month: Belonging and Culture Summit
Del Mar College Oso Creek Campus
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- February 8th »
- Furgason BRAVO! Series: The Marian Anderson String Quartet
TAMU-CC Performing Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
- February 10th »
- Literature Spotlight: Black History & Beyond
Janet F. Harte Public Library
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information, call 361-826-2310
- February 19th »
- Islander Cultural Alliance Spirit of MLK Awards
TAMUCC University Center Anchor Ballrooms A&B
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
RSVP required
For more information, email ICA@tamucc.edu
- February 23rd »
- NAACP Black Tie Diamond Ball
The Art Center of Corpus Christi
6:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Tickets are available online
For more information, call the NAACP Office at 361-884-8541.
The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.
