BHM 2026

By members | February 13, 2026

Snow may have paused us but it certainly didn’t stop the celebration!

Join us on March 25th as we mark 100 years of Black History Month and recognize this year’s Icons, Rockstars, and Innovators — trailblazers whose creativity and influence continue to shape culture and the future of our industry.

Because honoring Black excellence should never be confined to just one month.

Wednesday, March 25th

5:30 - 7:30pm

@ Omnicom

622 3rd Avenue, 26th floor

Hello! Thank you for your interest in attending this year's Black History Month- Icons, Rockstars, and Innovators event. At this time registration is closed, however if you have interest in attending, please contact: Trinity Martin trinity@theadvertisingclub.org

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