Attending this amazing event has lead me to consider a HBCU as my college of choice.... -Kierra Shivers READ MORE
The National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Foundation, Inc. celebrated its 23rd Annual Hall of Fame Conference in Atlanta, Georgia at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, September 25-28, 2008. This year's theme was "HBCUs: Bringing Dreams To Reality." The conference provided attendees with the opportunity to network with educational, civic and community leaders. Workshops moderated by national speakers addressed topics and critical issues that affect our youth. This year’s presenters included: Dr. Joshua Murfree, Author; Melanie Campbell and William Kellibrew, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Christal Cherry, UNCF; Cyrus Hancock, Hancock Financial Services; Judge Marvin Arrington; April Woodard, Inside Edition; Xernona Clayton, The Trumpet Awards; Sheila Bronner, Upscale Magazine; Susan Taylor, National CARES Mentoring Movement; Emmanuel Lewis, Future Begins Now, Inc.; and Judge Glenda Hatchett to name a few. The accomplishments of eleven (11) distinguished alumni were celebrated at the Signature Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, while the talents of our future leaders were exhibited during the Competition of Black College Queens, Competition of Black College Gospel Choirs and Black College Invitational Golf Tournament. The Alumni Round-up Party was a stunning success and featured Saxophonist Mike Phillips with R&B recording artist Will Downing and Instrumentalist Bobby Lyle.
September 24 – 27, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
2009 Hall of Fame Weekend Theme: HBCUs: Still Relevant, Still Needed Thursday, September 24, 2009
Positive Image Program (Queens Only)
Conference Registration
Hall of Fame Weekend Press Conference
Black College Queen's Talent Showcase Friday, September 25, 2009
Black College Invitational Golf Tournament
Brown Bag Luncheon
Plenary Session/Workshop
Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, September 26, 2009
Student Leader's Breakfast
Black College Invitational Golf Tournament
Competition of Black College Queens
Alumni Round-Up Party Sunday, September 27, 2009
Choir Competition
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the attire?
Workshops are business casual. Evening functions are business casual; the Induction Ceremony is business attire.