The Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) hosted its annual Sneakers Ball this month at the historic Eldorado Ball Room. The event was a resounding success, awarding a collective of 15, 000 divided among to 12 students from various universities and colleges in and around the Houston area pursuing studies in communication.
The Sneakers Ball, a unique event that combines the elegance of a ball with the comfort of sneakers, brought together a diverse group of attendees, including media professionals, community leaders, and students. The evening was filled with celebration, recognition, and a shared commitment to supporting the next generation of communicators.
This year, the HABJ took the opportunity to honor 15 of Houston’s Trailblazers, Legends, and Rising Stars in the media industry and the community including Mayor Sylvester Turner, ABC-13 Meteorologist Spencer Tillman, FOX 26 Sports Analyst & Reporter Nate Griffin, Gene Dias VP Communication Houston Astros, Karen Jackson, CEO/Founder Sisters Network Inc., Angelina Hudson Executive Director, NAMI Greater Houston, Raybin Dockery-Streaming Manager KPRC2+, Taylor Berry-Executive Producer KHOU-11, and a special recognition went to Ken Lemon-NABJ President, just to name a few. These individuals have made significant contributions to their fields and continue to pave the way for future journalists.
The funds raised during the Sneakers Ball will go directly towards scholarships for students studying communication in the Houston area. These scholarships are a crucial part of HABJ’s mission to support and nurture young talent in the field of journalism.
The Houston Association of Black Journalists would like to extend its deepest gratitude to our sponsors HEB, KHOU 11, Radio One, Houston Chronicle, KTRK-ABC 13, KPRC-2, KUHT-Houston Public Television, Senator John Whitmire, Bayou Beat News, SHE Bridges PR, Alexis Fly, The Doll Foundation, all attendees, honorees, and the HABJ Board for their support and contribution to the success of the Sneakers Ball. The association looks forward to continuing its work in promoting diversity in media and supporting aspiring journalists.
For more information about the Houston Association of Black Journalists (HABJ) and its scholarship program, please visit our website www.habj.net
