Tuesday, December 16, 2025 • Council Chambers • 6:00 PM
“The system wasn’t built for us, but this moment is.”
A Historic Moment for Black Nurses in Houston
On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Houston will officially recognize Black Nurses Week with a city-issued proclamation. The proclamation ceremony is swift but powerful—only a few minutes, but a moment Black nurses in Houston have waited on for generations. The ceremony is free and open to the public. Your $40 RSVP reserves your place at the private celebration and networking event immediately afterward and helps cover venue and event expenses—ensuring Black nurses have space to gather, not just a line in the record.
Reserve My Spot for the CelebrationBe There When Houston Says “Black Nurses Matter.”
This proclamation is more than a line on paper—it is public acknowledgment of Black nurses who have carried Houston’s health on their backs with little recognition or protection.
The proclamation ceremony is a free civic event held by the City of Houston and is typically swift and to the point. If you blink, you can miss it—but the impact is undeniable.
After the ceremony, the community will gather for a ticketed celebration where Black nurses and supporters can:
- Stand in community during a history-making moment
- Connect with Black nurses across Houston
- Celebrate this recognition together
- Build meaningful personal and professional relationships
Who This Is For
This evening is for:
- Black nurses (LPN/LVN, RN, NP, CRNA, CNS, DNP, etc.)
- Nursing students and pre-nursing students
- Retired or seasoned nurses
- Healthcare professionals and allies
What Your $40 RSVP Includes
The proclamation ceremony is free to the public. Your $40 ticket covers:
- Access to the private celebration and networking mixer
- Community-building with Black nurses
- Priority updates on future BNW Houston events
- Venue and event expenses
Celebration location is TBD. Details will be emailed to all paid RSVPs.
Event Details & Location
Proclamation Ceremony (Free to the Public)
Houston City Hall – Council Chambers
901 Bagby Street, 1st Floor
Houston, TX 77002
All attendees must go through security. Please arrive early.
Private Celebration (Ticketed)
Location: TBD
Full details will be emailed to all paid RSVPs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Be Part of This Page in Black Nursing History.
When Black Nurses Week becomes nationally recognized, you’ll say: “I was there when Houston made it official.”
Yes, Save My Spot at the Celebration