In the vastness of downtown Houston, it’s easy to spot the Breakfast Klub because of the line wrapped around the building. Locals arrive daily for the famous Katfish & Grits, Wings & Waffle, Biskits & Gravy, and a strong sense of connection. Husband-and-wife proprietors Marcus and Melvinie Davis have run the restaurant for more than two decades, but serving good food is only part of what they do. Every summer, they also host an HBCU Freshman Send-Off for high school seniors who will be attending historically Black colleges and universities that fall. “HBCUs help build the African American community, and with this event, we celebrate the choices of these students and show them our support,” Marcus says. Studies have shown that students who establish peer networks and accountability partners have a higher chance of completing college on time, and in the Davis family alone, one kid is headed to an HBCU this fall, one is currently attending, and one HBCU graduate is now in medical school. This year’s event takes place Saturday, August 3, when, after hours, students will be able to eat breakfast for dinner and connect with fellow HBCU-bound students from the area.
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