Houston City Hall • Black Nurses Week® Proclamation
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 • Council Chambers • 1:30 PM

Black Nurses Week® • Houston, Texas

"The system wasn't built for us, but this moment is."

A Historic Moment for Black Nurses in Houston

Black Nurses Week® is leading a national recognition initiative to secure official proclamations and resolutions recognizing July 26–August 1 as Black Nurses Week across the United States. The City of Houston has officially recognized Black Nurses Week®, marking an important milestone in this national effort to ensure the contributions, legacy, and impact of Black nurses are formally acknowledged and preserved. We invite Black nurses, nursing students, retired nurses, healthcare professionals, supporters, and community members to join Tauqilla Manning, Founder of Black Nurses Week® and the leader driving this national recognition initiative, as she accepts the City of Houston's official Black Nurses Week® proclamation on behalf of Black nurses throughout Houston and the surrounding areas.

Date: July 14, 2026

Time: 1:30 PM

Location: Houston City Hall

I'll Be There

What Is A Proclamation?

A proclamation is an official statement issued by a government official or governing body that formally recognizes the significance, contributions, and impact of a person, group, cause, or observance.

While proclamations do not create law, they serve as an important public acknowledgment and become part of the historical record.

Why This Matters

This proclamation is more than a ceremonial document. It is public acknowledgment of the generations of Black nurses who have cared for communities, advanced the profession, advocated for equity, and shaped the future of healthcare throughout Houston and beyond.

The proclamation ceremony itself is brief, but the significance of this recognition will extend far beyond that moment.

Who Should Attend

Black nurses (LVN/LPN, RN, APRN, DNP, PhD, etc.)
Nursing students and pre-nursing students
Retired nurses
Nurse leaders and educators
Healthcare professionals and supporters
Family and community members

Black Nurses Week® Pop-Up Gathering

Due to the timing of the City's official recognition, we are assessing interest in hosting a Black Nurses Week® Pop-Up Gathering on Sunday, July 26, 2026, the first day of Black Nurses Week.

If there is sufficient community interest, additional details will be shared.

Pop-Up Interest Form

Event Information

City of Houston Black Nurses Week® Proclamation Ceremony
Houston City Hall – Council Chambers
901 Bagby Street, 1st Floor
Houston, Texas 77002

All attendees should plan to arrive early and will be required to pass through security screening.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a cost to attend?

No. The proclamation ceremony is free and open to the public.

How long is the ceremony?

Proclamation presentations are typically brief, often lasting only a few minutes.

Why should I RSVP?

RSVPs help us estimate attendance and communicate important updates prior to the ceremony.

Be Part of Black Nursing History.

When Black Nurses Week® becomes nationally recognized, you'll be able to say: "I was there when Houston made it official."