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Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin -35th Annual Ebony Bar Awards

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Odessa, Texas/October 7, 2025-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Held their 35th Annual Ebony Bar Awards. Danny Barrera has the story. 

The MCM Grande Hotel and Fun dome recently hosted the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin and the 35th Annual Ebony Bar Awards. This year, local entrepreneurs were honored for their contributions to the Odessa economy. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

Several nonprofit organizations, Medical and scholastic institutions and local businesses participated in the special event. Representatives from the city of Odessa and Ector County came out in support of the recipients receiving the Ebony Bar Awards. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin’s Ebony Bar Awards featured keynote speaker, JarJa Phillips, Vice President of Human Resources at Khol’s Department Stores. 

(JarJa “JP” Phillips, VP-Human Resources-Khol’s Department Stores) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

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Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Celebrating 40th Anniversary

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Odessa, Texas/October 11, 2024-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin celebrated their 40th Anniversary and the 34th Annual Ebony Bar Awards. Members of the Black Chamber along with Odessa College, UTPB, The Odessa Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and other institutions joined the special celebration. 

(Chris E. Walker, CEO/President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year the Ebony Bar Awards were presented to black medical professionals that have been trailblazers in our community and who have made a major impact keeping residents of Odessa and Ector County healthy. 

(Chris E. Walker, CEO/President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin introduced guest speaker Dr. Jacobi Cleaver, OD, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Chief Program Officer-Black Eyecare Perspective, gave a lighthearted presentation on the importance of eyecare. 

(Dr. Jacobi Cleaver, OD, FAAO Optometrist, Chief Program Officer-Black Eyecare Perspective) 

Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce on social media for upcoming events and membership opportunities. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

  

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/33rd Annual Ebony Bar Awards

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Odessa, Texas/November 13, 2023-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 33rd Annual Ebony Bar Awards at the MCM Grande Fundome in Odessa, Texas. Members of the BCCPB, invited guests, representatives from Odessa College, UT Permian Basin and supporting businesses attended the event. The Black Chamber Commerce featured a display of photographs by Steve Goff, a retired professor of Photography at Odessa College and the specialty artwork created by Brandon Norman. 

(Chris E. Walker, President/CEO-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin/Odessa, Texas) 

This year’s Ebony Bar Awards celebrated educators who served students at Blackshear when it was a High School and as a Jr. High and Ector High School. Dr. James J. Bolton, Department Chair and Professor of PreHealth at Odessa College was the featured speaker. 

(Dr. James J. Bolton, Department Chair and Professor-PreHealth Science, Odessa College/Odessa, Texas) 

Renee Earls, CEO and President of the Odessa Chamber of Commerce was honored with the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin President’s Award for her continued support of Black Chamber of Commerce businesses and her collaborative efforts with the BCCPB and the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in the Get Out The Vote campagin. 

(Renee Earls, CEO/President-Odessa Chamber of Commerce/Odessa, Texas) 

Officials with The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin plan for a bigger and more elaborate Ebony Bar Awards 2024. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin 32nd Annual Ebony Bar Awards-DRB Media Communications Digital News

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Odessa, Texas/November 8, 2022-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held their 32nd Annual Ebony Bar Awards at the MCM Grande Hotel and Fundome. This year, Southside Clergy were recognized for their contributions to the spiritual growth of church members in the southside community. 

(Chris E. Walker, President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The Ebony Bar Awards recognized: Pastor Windsor Archie of the Rose of Sharon Missionary Baptist Church, Brother Gene O. Collins of the Highland and Bunche Church of Christ, Bishop G.T. Garnett of King Solomon Missionary Baptist Chruch, Pastor E.J. Miller Sr. Of the Greater Saint John Baptist Church, Pastor Michael K. Shelton, of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, Reverend Charles E. Sims of Shiloh Baptist Chruch, Pastor Robert Templeton of Mount Olive Baptist Chruch and Pastor Darren Willis of Bethlehem Baptist Church. 

(Chris E. Walker, President-Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin) 

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin Ebony Bar Awards featured guest speaker, Miller Bargeron, Jr. From Savanah, Georgia. Mr. Bargeron is a filmmaker, Mindset Intergration Specialist, Motivational Speaker and Author. His current film “Stubborn as a Mule” is an award-winning documentary available on YouTube. Earlier this year he began production on Odessa’s own internationally known doo wop group “The Velvets” documentary. 

(Miller Bargeron, Jr., M.Th, D.CLM, Filmmaker, Mindset Integration Specialist, Speaker, Author) 

Seven students received college scholarships from the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin. Follow the Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin on social media for upcoming community events. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

DRB MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS DIGITAL NEWS(111421A)-BCCPB 31ST ANNUAL EBONY BAR AWARDS

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Odessa, Texas/November14, 2021-The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin held its 31st Annual Ebony Bar Awards on Saturday, November 13th at the Odessa Country Club honoring Dr. Gregory D. Williams, Odessa College president.

(Criss E. Walker, Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin, President)

The BCCPB presented a special award to the former Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin president, Odel Crawford for his contributions to the chamber and to small businesses in the community, other awards were presented to Beulah Mae Sims-Hutchison, Wanda Clayton and Arturo Carrasco.

(Arturo Carrasco, Businessman/Board Member BCCPB)

The Black Chamber of Commerce of the Permian Basin is always looking for individual memberships and business membership.

(Tiki Davis, Businessman/Motivational Speaker/BCCPB Board Member)

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera