Love and Legacy - Black History Youth Business Expo

Ages 6–17 • Youth Vendors Only

📅 Saturday, February 14, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍Friendship Missonary Baptist Church
4812 Bennington St, Houston, TX 77016

The Youth Entrepreneur Pop-Up is a community-powered marketplace created to uplift and empower young business owners ages 6–18 by giving them a real-world platform to sell, learn, and lead.

Hosted by Raeford Watts, Owner of Noble Credit Consulting LLC and Director of Sons Crowned 2 Rise, this event is presented in partnership with Daughters Rising Into Purpose and Sanders Hand.

Together, we are celebrating Black History Month and Valentine’s Day by centering youth leadership, entrepreneurship, service, and purpose.

Sebastian Sanders, founder of Sanders Hand, is a dedicated community leader committed to empowering youth through service, leadership, and purpose.
At the Youth Entrepreneur Pop-Up, he will encourage young entrepreneurs to lead with integrity, confidence, and a heart for giving back.

✔️ Youth ages 6–18
✔️ Youth with a product, service, or creative idea
✔️ First-time or experienced youth entrepreneurs
✔️ Youth supported by a parent or guardian

🚫 Adult vendors are not permitted
🧒 This event is exclusively for youth vendors

✨ Real-world business experience
✨ Confidence-building through customer interaction
✨ Leadership and communication skills
✨ Entrepreneurial mindset and responsibility
✨ Support from community leaders and organizations

• Ages 6–17 only
• Parent/guardian must be present
• Products/services must be youth-created or youth-led
• Vendors provide their own table and setup
• Vendor spaces are limited

When youth are given space to lead today, they gain confidence for tomorrow.
This event reinforces that entrepreneurship is not just about selling — it’s about purpose, leadership, and community impact.

🎟️ Youth Vendor Registration Required
⏳ Limited spots available – first come, first served

👉 Click “Link” to secure your youth vendor spot

https://forms.gle/WmvM59eWBF91jo6C8

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Friendship Missionary Baptist, 4812 Bennington Street, Houston, United States

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