This event was birthed from a conversation in May 2020 during the period of social unrest in our country. The purpose is to provide the Black community an opportunity to come together and celebrate freedom, love and respect for our heritage with friends, family and the community as a sign of unity. Last year's event was a success in so many ways. There were over 500 people attended in compliance with the San Antonio Social Distancing Mandate. We will follow the mandate this year as well. Our goal is to highlight opportunities and resources that are relevant to the Black community in the areas of education, business, and health with the help of our community partners. A portion of the funds raised will go to support the educational and community efforts of the Dream Big Scholarship Fund, Inc.

Event is Saturday 6-19-21 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
202 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202

For more information and free tickets visit:
https://saj19blockparty.com/

B Michele’s Bio

Michele Thomas is an Event planner and Business Brand Coach who helps small business owner to grow their personal and professional brands, through Events, Print and Coaching. After spending a decade and half as an Elementary Teacher and Education Coordinator for Public school in The United states and United Arab Emirates, Michele knows what truly drives conversions, business growth, and branding —and it’s not mastering the marketing $avor of the week. It’s how well you connect with the heart-beating people you’re trying to help and communicate After 15 years as an educator, Michele decided to follow her dreams and start her own event planning company B Michele Events. She launched the company while still teaching in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in 2013 with the help of a few friends. She has gained valuable expertise working with agencies, corporate and entrepreneurs in the UAE planning and hosting signature events as the co-founder of MBT Promotions.

After launching B Michele Events, Michele moved to San Antonio, Texas where she boldly made her presence known and began branding her company with the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show. Since then she has planned, marketed and produced over 20 shows in San Antonio and around the country in the past 4 years.

Michele now uses her knowledge of creative marketing, promotions, fundraising strategies, and building professional relationships with the media, sponsors and key partners to help entrepreneurs grow and brand their businesses as the CEO of B Michele Professional Services.

Michele has landed coverage in print and broadcast outlets in San Antonio including Black Focus Magazine, Tha1 Radio, KROVFM.com and Engaged. In addition to her extensive event planning and marketing experience, Michele also serves as a mentor to new entrepreneurs.

Michele holds a BSW and MSW in Social Work from Tarleton State University and the University of Houston.