Phillips 66 Black Employee Network Hosts Record-Breaking Taste of Soul Celebration for Black History Month

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For the second year in a row, I’ve had the opportunity to serve as Culture & Networking Co-Chair for the Black Employee Network (BEN) at Phillips 66, alongside my new Co-Chair, Jalen Lawrence, and this year’s Taste of Soul was our biggest yet.We had over 160 attendees this year, topping last year’s turnout and showing how much this space continues to grow.What I love most about this event is that it brings people together in a way that feels authentic. Great food from local Black-owned businesses. Competitive Black History trivia. Laughter. Conversations you might not normally have in the middle of a workday.Now that we’re in March and Black History Month has officially wrapped, I’ve been reflecting on what events like this really mean. For me, it’s bigger than one celebration. It’s about creating spaces where culture is recognized, relationships are built, and inclusion feels lived out, not just talked about.I’m proud of our BEN team for the time and intention that went into making this happen again. Growth like this comes from consistency and people who care.Grateful for everyone who showed up and helped make it special. We may celebrate in February, but the work and the impact continue all year.hashtag#BlackHistoryMonth hashtag#TasteofSoul hashtag#Phillips66BEN hashtag#BlackEmployeeNetwork hashtag#Phillips66

Communities

• Black

Observances

• Black History Month

Formats

• Cultural Potluck & Food Social
• Internal Event

Goals

• Connect