FOUNDATION FOR BLACK HERITAGE AND CULTURE
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Fest
The Black Heritage Weekend™ (BHW) is a week long cultural affair that promotes historical and cultural solidarity. Featuring inspirational speakers, black-owned exhibits, nationally-renowned musicians, artists, spoken word, and craftspeople, locally and nationally. This all-day experience has something for everyone: Health & wellness education, financial empowerment, and self-expression all within the unique blend of African and African American style!
Black Heritage Honors
Black Heritage Honors is a relatively new program the Foundation will put in place this year, paying tribute to those who have been instrumental in supporting the local African-American community.
Partners in Education
Partners in Education is a relatively new pilot initiative with local private schools where students taught entrepreneurial skillsets by being trained in different professional areas, such as the nuances of event production.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsTotal number of paid admissions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
In 2015 there was inclement weather for the entire festival.
Total number of exhibitions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families
Related Program
Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Fest
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Our participating exhibitions has steadily increased over the years. This past year 2018 being the largest number 135 exhibitors from all over the country.
Total number of performances
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Families
Related Program
Houston Black Heritage Music & Arts Fest
Type of Metric
Other - describing something else
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Our attendance has fluctuated over the past several years. Most of our attendees pay no fee. Paid attendance is smaller than the number listed here.
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The Foundation has a simple goal; to promote cultural and heritage awareness through education and celebration of African-American contributions throughout history. In addition to providing a platform for the incubation and growth of such contributions. The Foundation does this by taking a holistic approach, supporting the African-American community in other areas such as health & wellness, education, and financial empowerment. The Foundation also fosters inclusiveness and diversity by insisting that community partners from all walks of life join in on its mission.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
The Foundation has several different strategies, all of which tie into its bigger mission of education and celebration.
Raising Awareness: The Foundation continues to believe that education and awareness is the key to thriving communities.
Thought Leadership: There is something empowering about a culture curating the education and showcase of its own heritage. It is for that reason that it was so important the Foundation serve as more than an intermediary, but actually, create the platforms and vehicles by which the African-American community could participate in telling its story.
Partnership: The Foundation understands humanity grows through participation, not isolation. Consequently, there are board members and staff specifically dedicated to ensuring the partnership network for the Foundation remains robust, diverse and inclusive. The Foundation recognizes the role it plays in the community and seeks to serve as an ombudsman for others seeking to contribute, understand and/or create a dialogue with the African-American community.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The Foundation focuses heavily on utilizing its community partners and network, as well as its well-attended events.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
The Foundation has successfully proven there is not only a need for what it offers, but a want and desire for what it offers in the community. Evidenced by the outstanding participation and involvement it has been able to garner so far. However, this is only the beginning. Now, the Foundation hopes to use this attention to create relationships throughout (and with) the city. As well as continue, emboldening and uplifting African American youth by connecting them with their past.
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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FOUNDATION FOR BLACK HERITAGE AND CULTURE
Board of directorsas of 09/13/2021
This is currently being voted on n/a
Rodney Jones
RJ Law Group
Term: 2015 - 2017
Darryl King
The Principle Partnering Group
Rodney Jones
RJ Law Group
Mike Long
Live Nation
Karen Carter-Ricahrds
The Houston Forward Times
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes