Cost: $0 - $75
Location Map:
Location: Connect 2 Rise Inc, 2594 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107
Date: Feb 20, 2026 – 6pm
BHM Networking Mixer, Building Our Own Tables, Connect 2 Rise Inc, Pasadena, CA
We are constructing tables rather than merely requesting seats as we honor Black History Month. True power. True community. True change. Join us!
Building Our Own Tables: Black History Month Networking Mixer
About This Event
This Black History Month, we invite Black entrepreneurs, professionals, advocates, and the broader community to join us for an evening dedicated to meaningful connections, economic empowerment, and community development. In light of the challenges faced by corporate diversity initiatives and the increasing difficulty of achieving authentic inclusion, we are adopting a different strategy: establishing independent economic frameworks, cultivating genuine partnerships, and investing in one another’s success at the local level.
In tribute to the century-long legacy of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, we come together to advance the essential work of organizing, wealth building, and creating opportunities within our community.
Friday, February 20, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM PST
📍 Connect 2 Rise Inc, 2594 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
Admission
Your contribution signifies your dedication to participating—for your personal growth and for the collective success of our community, covering food, enjoyment, and camaraderie:
Early Bird Special – $8.00 (Save 50%! Sale concludes on Feb 12, 2026, at 6:30 PM) | 50 available
General Admission – $16.00 (Sale concludes on Feb 19, 2026, at 6:00 PM) | 50 available
Community Care Free Ticket – Complimentary for those in need of financial assistance at this time | 20 available
Vendor Opportunities
Altadena Business Vendor – Complimentary table and chair for local Altadena businesses | 8 available
General Vendor Business Table – $100.00 includes table and chair (Sale concludes on Feb 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM) | 8 available
Event capacity: 100 attendees💡Take advantage of Early Bird pricing! Tickets bought by February 12th are 50% off. Seize this chance to connect, celebrate, and uplift our community during Black History Month.
Event Schedule
6:00 PM – Welcome Reception & Community Marketplace
Explore Black-owned businesses, savor refreshments, and begin networking. Support our
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