Mark your calendars, shine your shoes, and get ready to RSVP! The city’s most inspiring midday celebration of progress, partnership, and purpose returns in full force with the 2025 Advancing Opportunity Annual Luncheon, happening Friday, June 27, 2025, at the iconic Hilton Americas-Houston in the heart of downtown.

As your official Media Sponsor, Houston Style Magazine is proud to help roll out the red carpet for this powerhouse gathering of leaders, changemakers, and champions who are committed to creating a brighter, more equitable future for all.

✨ A Luncheon With Purpose

This is more than just lunch—it’s a legacy in motion. Hosted by the Houston Area Urban League, the Advancing Opportunity Annual Luncheon celebrates bold strides in economic development, workforce equity, and community empowerment across the Greater Houston area. Expect stirring keynote addresses, heartfelt stories of impact, and moments that remind us all why progress matters.

💼 Who Will Be There?

Only the best and brightest. Expect a high-powered mix of:

CEOs and industry innovators

Civic leaders and elected officials

Nonprofit powerhouses

Educators, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers of tomorrow

And, of course, the Houston Style Magazine team, capturing it all in style! 

🎯 Why It Matters

At a time when access, equity, and opportunity are front and center in national and local conversations, this event doesn’t just talk the talk—it walks the walk. The luncheon spotlights real solutions and honors those who are breaking barriers and building pathways in business, education, workforce development, and beyond.

📍 2025 Advancing Opportunity Annual Luncheon - Event Details at a Glance:

📅 Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
⏰ Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM | Program begins promptly at Noon
📍 Location: Hilton Americas – Houston, 1600 Lamar Street, Houston, TX 77010
🎟️ Tickets & Sponsorships: Anita Bates, abates@haul.org, 713-393-8700

💬 From Our Publisher:

“As Houston Style Magazine celebrates more than 35 years as the leading voice of Houston’s vibrant, diverse community, we are thrilled to be the Media Sponsor of this powerful event. It’s not just a luncheon—it’s a movement.” — Francis Page, Jr., Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

🔥 Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Part of the Momentum.

Houston Style Magazine readers, get ready for the stories, the style, the soul, and the strategy—all under one ballroom roof. The 2025 Advancing Opportunity Annual Luncheon isn’t just a calendar date—it’s a catalyst. And trust us, you’ll want to be in the room where it happens.

🗓️ Stay tuned to www.StyleMagazine.com and follow us on social @StyleMagazine for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks, honoree spotlights, and exclusive interviews as we countdown to June 27th!