Douglass Visions Committee

03/10/2026

To our very own Douglass Visions Committee President, 'David Evans, on your birthday, we celebrate not only another year of life but also the incredible leadership and service you give to our community. Your commitment to progress, unity, and opportunity continues to inspire those around you. Thank you for your guidance and for all that you do. Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year ahead filled with continued success and purpose.

02/22/2026

Please go check out this Story that DART did on The Douglass Community for Black History Month!!:

This February, DART honors Black History Month by highlighting the legacy of Plano’s Douglass neighborhood at the 12th Street Red Line Station. 16 windscreen installations now feature historic photos of Douglass residents, families, and landmarks a lasting tribute shaped in partnership with the Do...

02/12/2026

It's Great that the City Of Plano did this Wonderful Proclamation for BHM NOT ONLY Recognizing Andy Drake and Mose Stimpson, but also "The Douglass Community"

02/05/2026

“Innovation often begins with solving everyday problems.”

Today we honor Alice H. Parker, a brilliant inventor whose ideas helped shape how we stay warm today. ❄️🔥

In 1919, Parker patented a gas-powered central heating system that moved beyond fireplaces and coal stoves—introducing safer, cleaner, and more efficient home heating. Her design even allowed for individual room temperature control, a concept far ahead of its time.

Though her invention wasn’t built during her lifetime, its influence lives on every time we turn up the heat. Alice H. Parker reminds us that innovation doesn’t have to be loud to be lasting.

02/05/2026

“Improvement in method is improvement in humanity.”

We honor Norbert Rillieux, a pioneer whose brilliance transformed industry and saved lives. ⚙️🧪

Born a free man of color in 1806, Rillieux revolutionized sugar refining by inventing the multiple-effect evaporator—a scientific process that made production safer, more efficient, and more humane. Before his innovation, workers were routinely injured or killed by open boiling kettles. His work replaced danger with design.

Rillieux’s impact reaches far beyond sugar. His principles are still used today in food processing, chemical engineering, and desalination. Black history is engineering history.

02/03/2026

Come out and enjoy an amazing experience celebrating Black History brought to you by the Douglass Visions Committee and Collin College Office of Student Engagement! Our immersive, traveling museum experience highlights the rich history, resilience, and cultural contributions of African Americans through curated visuals, historical narratives, and educational displays.

01/29/2026

Join our moderators on the call!

01/19/2026

Please Come out and celebrate the MLK Holiday Monday January 19th Parade at 10:00am Texas Legends (HBCU) Game at 2:00pm for free tickets send us a message, The after Party at 6:00 pm See you there!!

01/11/2026