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.
Gospel Competition Winners
Benedict College- 1st Place ($3,000 scholarship)
North Carolina A&T- 2nd Place ($2,000 scholarship)
Savannah State University- 3rd Place ($1,000 scholarship)
Fort Valley and Talladega – did not place but received $500 scholarship
September 24 – 27, 2009
Hyatt Regency Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
2009 Hall of Fame Weekend Theme: HBCUs: Still Relevant, Still Needed
Thursday, September 24, 2009 8:30 a.m. Positive Image Program - Area Schools 9:00 a.m. Conference Registration Begins - Centennial Foyer III 12:00 p.m. News Conference - Montreal 2:00 p.m. Black College Queens’ Tea (Invitation Only) 6:00 p.m. Town Hall Meeting - Centennial IV Ballroom 8:00 p.m. Black College Queens’ Open Talent Showcase - Centennial III Ballroom
Friday, September 25, 2009 8:00 a.m. Black College Invitational Golf Tournament Browns Mill Golf Course 9:30 a.m. Legacy Lecture Series Presents 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions - Spring / Kennesaw 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Workshop Sessions - Baker / Inman 12:30 p.m. Legacy Lunch Series: Brown Bag Discussions - Fairlie 2:15 p.m. Plenary Session Piedmont 6:00 p.m. Induction Reception - Centennial III Ballroom 7:00 p.m. Induction Ceremony - Centennial III Ballroom
Saturday, September 26, 2009 8:00 a.m. Black College Invitational Golf Tournament Browns Mill Golf Course Student Leaders’ Breakfast Centennial III Ballroom 10:00 a.m. The Atlanta Football Classic Parade - Peachtree Street 4:00 p.m. The Atlanta Football Classic - The Georgia Dome 6:00 p.m. Black College Queen’s Competition Centennial III Ballroom 9:30 p.m. Alumni Round-Up Party/Concert Centennial IV Ballroom
Sunday, September 27, 2009 8:00 a.m. Black College Invitational Golf Tournament Browns Mill Golf Course 4:00 p.m. Black College Gospel Choir Competition New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the attire?
Workshops are business casual. Evening functions are business casual; the Induction Ceremony is business attire.
Centennial III Ballroom 
