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Fifty years. Countless lessons. Unlimited gratitude.
Join me as I celebrate one of the most significant milestones of my life—my 50th Birthday Celebration. This evening is more than a birthday party; it’s a celebration of purpose, perseverance, friendship, faith, and the incredible people who have helped shape my journey over the past five decades.
From family and lifelong friends to mentors, colleagues, classmates, business partners, and those I’ve met along the way, this night is dedicated to celebrating the relationships and experiences that have made these first 50 years unforgettable.
We’ll begin the evening with an elegant Red Carpet Reception & Dinner, followed by an upscale After-Party featuring great music, dancing, and celebration.
The most meaningful moment of the evening will take place at 11:56 PM.
I was born on Friday, August 14, 1976, at 11:56 PM, and at that exact moment—50 years later—we will pause for a special Celebration of Life Toast. Together, we’ll reflect on the journey, honor those who have impacted my life, remember those who are no longer with us, and celebrate the blessings of reaching this incredible milestone.
Whether you’ve known me for decades or our paths crossed more recently, your presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give. I hope you’ll join me for an unforgettable evening of elegance, gratitude, laughter, and celebration.
Event Schedule
🥂 Red Carpet Reception & Dinner
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Enjoy an elegant evening featuring dinner, fellowship, photos, and celebration.
🎉 After-Party
10:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Celebrate the night away with music, dancing, cocktails, and unforgettable memories.
🥂 Celebration of Life Toast
11:56 PM
A special moment of gratitude and recognition commemorating the exact time I entered this world 50 years ago.
FORMAL ATTIRE REQUIRED
This is a black-tie-inspired celebration. Dress to impress and help make this milestone as elegant as the occasion deserves.
Final Note
Life isn’t measured simply by the years we’ve lived, but by the lives we’ve touched and the people who have walked beside us along the way. Thank you for being part of my story. I look forward to celebrating this milestone with you. Here’s to 50 years—and the incredible journey still ahead.
THE “WHITE AFTER DARK” AFFAIR
Close out Labor Day Weekend in style.
INSO – Las Colinas 3165 Regent BlvdIrving, TX 75063 Sunday •
September 6
9 PM – 1 AM
Dress Code: Elegant White Attire(White • Ivory • Cream) Suggested
Free before 10pm w/Rsvp Only
Tables: 972.978-7199
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If you’re leading people, driving innovation, or navigating organizational transformation, this experience was designed with you in mind.
What You’ll Walk Away With
✔ Direct access to accomplished executives and distinguished subject matter experts in an intimate, highly interactive setting.
✔ Fresh perspectives from leaders in global corporate leadership, AI, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and higher education.
✔ Practical leadership insights you can immediately apply to your team and organization.
✔ Executive level conversations where ideas are exchanged, questions are welcomed, and diverse perspectives challenge your thinking.
✔ Meaningful relationships with fellow leaders committed to shaping the future of leadership.
✔ Greater clarity and confidence to lead people through change, innovation, and what’s next.
Featuring Carolyn Hayden-Garner, Global Executive at Tesla and recipient of the 2023 NBA All-Star Award, alongside an exceptional group of DFW leadership voices who are influencing business, technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership development.
This isn’t another conference. It’s an opportunity to be part of the conversations that shape stronger leaders and better decisions.
If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to secure your seat before this exclusive member pricing ends. I look forward to welcoming you to the Circle.
A limited number of tickets are still available at our exclusive Trailblazer Circle Member Rate of just $77 before pricing returns to $177.
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Platinum Partner Direct Sponsorship
This is your platinum tier level of sponsorship in direct support of what we are doing. Your support helps us to bring more resources to the platform while allowing you an all access pass to all membership features, platinum placement advertisement at all CirculateBLACK events, full page header feature advertisement on the CirculateBLACK.com home page and premium placement banner ads and features throughout the platform.
Platinum Partner Direct Sponsorship Features:
Included With This Sponsorship:
- Your Company Logo on a CirculateBLACK Step and Repeat Banner
- Customized Retractable Banner for Your Company
- Customized Tabletop Banner for Your Company
- Platinum Level Advertisement at CirculateBLACK Hosted Events
- Platinum Placement Banner Ads and Features Throughout the Platform
- Home Page Takeover Feature Ad on CirculateBLACK.com Home Page
- Eight CirculateBLACK Tee Shirts
Founding Recognition (Limited Opportunity)
As an additional benefit of this sponsorship, organizations joining during the Founding 100 campaign will receive...
- Designation as a Founding 100 Legacy Corporate Partner
- Permanent Legacy recognition within the Founding 100
- All Legacy Partner recognition benefits
Sponsorship Commitment Options:
Once your sponsorship is complete, send your high-resolution logo along with a 1920×840 pixel JPG and a 300×300 pixel GIF or JPG promotional graphic to sponsorship@circulateblack.com. Be sure to include the title, your slogan, a short description (less than 140 characters), and the URL (web address) to link it to.
Premium Partner Direct Sponsorship
Premium Partner Direct Sponsorship Features:
Included With This Sponsorship:
- Customized Retractable Banner for Your Company
- Customized Tabletop Banner for Your Company
- Premium Level Advertisement at CirculateBLACK Hosted Events
- Premium Placement Banner Ads and Features Throughout the Platform
- Four CirculateBLACK Tee Shirts
Founding Recognition (Limited Opportunity)
As an additional benefit of this sponsorship, organizations joining during the Founding 100 campaign will receive...
- Designation as a Founding 100 Corporate Partner
- Permanent recognition among the inaugural organizations helping establish CirculateBLACK
- All Founding 100 recognition benefits
Sponsorship Commitment Options:
Once your sponsorship is complete, send your high-resolution logo along with a 1920×840 pixel JPG and a 300×200 pixel GIF or JPG promotional graphic to sponsorship@circulateblack.com. Be sure to include the title, your slogan, a short description (less than 140 characters), and the URL (web address) to link it to.
Platform Operations Sponsorship
Would you like to play a key part in the operation and growth of the CirculateBLACK Platform while benefiting as well? This is your opportunity to pay it forward for the CirculateBLACK network, operations, professionals, and affiliates who directly contribute to the successful operation of the platform through communications and marketing. Additionally, as a way of saying thank you, we will give you a premium 1920x840 pixel takeover header debut ad displayed on our home page and a premium 300x200 pixel ad placement to be randomly displayed throughout the national CirculateBLACK Platform along with your logo displayed on our step and repeat banners at in-person events.
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Once your sponsorship is complete, send your high-resolution logo along with a 1920x840 pixel and a 300x200 pixel GIF or JPG to sponsorship@circulateblack.com and include the title of your ad, a short description or tag line (less than 140 characters) and the URL (web address) to link it to.
General Sponsorship
Monthly Sponsorship
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Support BLACK Economic Empowerment
The Black Dollar has power, but not enough internal circulation. While other communities recirculate their dollars for several days or weeks, the Black Dollar often leaves the community within 6 hours. Every dollar that stays and circulates creates jobs, businesses, ownership, and wealth. Economic empowerment begins when we intentionally support, invest in, and buy from one another.
Every dollar makes a difference. 🙏🏾 Sponsor today. Empower tomorrow!
Join us in our mission to build wealth and infrastructure from within the Black Community by circulating the Black Dollar. Your contribution helps in the mission to strengthen Black-Owned Businesses, create jobs, and foster economic independence.
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Premium Sponsorship
Premium Partner Direct Sponsorship Features:
Included With This Sponsorship:
- Customized Retractable Banner for Your Company
- Customized Tabletop Banner for Your Company
- Premium Level Advertisement at CirculateBLACK Hosted Events
- Premium Placement Banner Ads and Features Throughout the Platform
- Four CirculateBLACK Tee Shirts
Founding Recognition (Limited Opportunity)
As an additional benefit of this sponsorship, organizations joining during the Founding 100 campaign will receive...
- Designation as a Founding 100 Corporate Partner
- Permanent recognition among the inaugural organizations helping establish CirculateBLACK
- All Founding 100 recognition benefits
Sponsorship Commitment Options:
Once your sponsorship is complete, send your high-resolution logo along with a 1920×840 pixel JPG and a 300×200 pixel GIF or JPG promotional graphic to sponsorship@circulateblack.com. Be sure to include the title, your slogan, a short description (less than 140 characters), and the URL (web address) to link it to.
Platinum Sponsorship
Platinum Partner Direct Sponsorship Features:
Included With This Sponsorship:
- Your Company Logo on a CirculateBLACK Step and Repeat Banner
- Customized Retractable Banner for Your Company
- Customized Tabletop Banner for Your Company
- Platinum Level Advertisement at CirculateBLACK Hosted Events
- Platinum Placement Banner Ads and Features Throughout the Platform
- Home Page Takeover Feature Ad on CirculateBLACK.com Home Page
- Eight CirculateBLACK Tee Shirts
Founding Recognition (Limited Opportunity)
As an additional benefit of this sponsorship, organizations joining during the Founding 100 campaign will receive...
- Designation as a Founding 100 Legacy Corporate Partner
- Permanent Legacy recognition within the Founding 100
- All Legacy Partner recognition benefits
Sponsorship Commitment Options:
Once your sponsorship is complete, send your high-resolution logo along with a 1920×840 pixel JPG and a 300×300 pixel GIF or JPG promotional graphic to sponsorship@circulateblack.com. Be sure to include the title, your slogan, a short description (less than 140 characters), and the URL (web address) to link it to.
*Your support of $100 or more unlocks exclusive access to ClubBLACK VIP Insider features.
Please note that contributions made to CirculateBLACK are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.