UMD Black Alumni Weekend

The Bowie State University and University of Maryland Social Justice Alliance held its Sixth Annual Symposium at the University of Maryland during Black Alumni Weekend 2024.

Panelists included Amanda Seales, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Nikkolas Smith, Lara Coates, and Leon Timbo. The event was moderated by CNN's Laura Coates.

The panel discussed the intersections of anti- Black racism, social justice, entertainment and art.

Awards were given to individuals from UMD and BSU who further the Alliance's mission, and honor the legacy of Lt. Richard Collins III.

Dr. Joni Floyd, was awarded the Social Justice Alliance Excellence in Leadership Award which recognizes faculty, staff and administrators who, through their leadership inspire students to engage in anti-racist work in their communities.

Miriam Oke was given the Social Justice Alliance Student Impact Award which recognizes students who disrupt racism and white supremacy in their academic institutions, organizations and/or communities.

Nikkolas Smith and Laura Coates were presented with the Social Justice Alliance Trailblazer Award which recognizes prominent national figures in the fight toward equity for all people.

SJA's Member of the Year was awarded to Jeanette Cristine Snider Assistant Research Professor, Social Justice Alliance and Anti-Black Racism Initiative.

Bowie State University, in collaboration with the University of Maryland and the 2nd Lieutenant Richard Collins III Foundation, has developed a Social Justice Alliance, created to honor the legacy of BSU alumnus Lt. Collins and promote social justice on their respective campuses. Lt. Collins was posthumously promoted to the rank of first lieutenant by the U.S. Army.

Led by faculty experts and staff from each university, the alliance is addressing critical issues facing campuses, communities and the nation by engaging our students and communities to bring about the social justice change we want to see.

Did we capture some UMD Legacies in the making at the 2024 Black Terp Fest? 🐢♥️

Black Terp Fest is a family-friendly, live music festival that will showcase alumni artists and local talent. In addition to the main stage, there will be games, food, drinks, and entertainment throughout the festival. Black Terp Fest will be a festival of fun for all ages!

This year even MORE kid friendly food and fun!

Location: The Hall CP (behind The Hotel on Rt 1)
Date Saturday, April 13th
12-3pm
Rain or Shine

📢 Network Highlight!

University of Maryland Black Alumni Network (UMBA) will host the Inaugural Black Terp Entrepreneurship Summit occurring during Black Alumni Weekend 2024.

This event will bring together alumni entrepreneurs from across the country for a day filled with workshops, panels, networking, and more!

The event will kickoff on the first day of the Weekend, April 12, 2024, at 10:30am in the Prince George's Room of the Stamp Student Union.
General: $17
Student: $5

REGISTER NOW!
https://umd.events.alumniq.com/schedule/baw24

🚨 Congratulations to Christopher Etienne, Class of 2002 and winner of the 2024 Black Alumni Weekend T-shirt Design Contest! If you are looking for artwork or designs follow him at on IG or shoot him a message at [email protected].

Tshirts available for purchase https://maryland-alumni-store.myshopify.com/products/black-alumni-weekend-2024-t-shirt

Supplies are limited so buy NOW!

🐢 If you are an Alumni Association Member who purchased a weekend package you get a tshirt FREE with your ticket!

📸 Take a look back at 2022's BAW Welcome sponsored by the University of Maryland Black Alumni Network (UMBA)

You don't want to miss this opportunity to reconnect with your Bold Black & Brilliant Terps! So get your tickets now for the 2024 BAW Welcome sponsored by UMBA

Special Guest: Elaine Johnson Coates, UMD’s First Black Graduate.

Date: Friday, April 12, 2024
Time: 7-11pm
Location: Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center
https://alumni.umd.edu/events/marquee/black-alumni-weekend

The University of Maryland’s biennial Black Alumni Weekend welcomes alums back to College Park to celebrate and enjoy a weekend filled with inspirational alums, music, great food and endless Terp pride!

April 12-14, 2024

REGISTER NOW:
https://alumni.umd.edu/events/marquee/black-alumni-weekend

2024 BAW Theme: Black, Bold, Brilliant: Celebrating Our Terp Legacy

Calling all Terps creatives! Want to leave your mark on Black Terp history? Here's your chance! Enter our 2024 Commemorative Black Alumni Weekend T-shirt Design Contest!

🔴 Submission Deadline February 29th
🔴 The winning design will be featured on our official T-Shirt, and the winner will get a FREE BAW '24 weekend package ticket! 🎟️
🔴 Link Below to Contest Rules and Submission Instructions

Contest Rules: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zh04pnt4rfI_aCPirlc4vcaCLO92KaGUzFL1pzeBROI/edit?usp=drivesdk