Georgetown University African-American Advisory Board

Don't forget! We've moved! Join former Board members and fellow Hoyas over at the Georgetown Black Alumni Council! And be sure to register for the before Friday ends: https://g.town/3P2gfLf! Details on this year's scholarship recipient are below!

The 2023 Patrick Healy Scholarship recipient is Bilquisu Abdullah (C’25).

Bilquisu is on the pre-med track, studying women and gender studies and medical humanities. She is also involved with Bossier Magazine, H*yas For Choice (HFC), and the Period Empowerment Project. She advocates for equity, care, and justice.

“The Patrick Healy Award allows space for me to focus on my education without worrying about the financial burden that accompanies it. I am deeply honored to serve as a representative for the voices and stories of students of color here at Georgetown. The Patrick Healy Award reaffirms my passion for making continual progress. I will continue to pursue change and serve as an example of what future activism on campus should look like.”

Join us at the on January 14 at the Fairmont D.C. to celebrate the achievements of Bilquisu and our other honorees: https://g.town/3P2gfLf

Did you know? We've moved!

Follow the Georgetown Black Alumni Council today for updates on the , the , , and more!

Starting now… Welcome, Hoyas!

We hope to see you this evening for our virtual Inaugural Black Alumni Council Community Forum! Join us to learn more about the Council, its goals, and future plans.

Our Black Alumni Council Chair Mannone A. Butler (B’94, L’99) and Vice Chair Winoka Wendy Wilkes (SFS’91) will be joined by the BAC’s inaugural Board of Advisors, who are working together on ways Black alumni can remain engaged with the Council, the Alumni Association, and the university.

This virtual community forum will be a gathering place where can have their voices heard, and have opportunities to ask important questions.

This virtual forum will be recorded. Register today at g.town/BACForum or by following the link in our bio!

We are thankful for the work of a dedicated group of Board Members, one of whom envisioned and spearheaded it, for helping to bring this project to fruition!

New in DigitalGeorgetown: "We Are Georgetown," a growing oral history collection documenting the history of Black members of the Georgetown Community. https://bit.ly/WeAreGeorgetown "We Are Georgetown" was led by Georgetown University African-American Advisory Board.

We are proud to announce the launch of the Georgetown University Black Alumni Council, the first-ever affinity group within the Georgetown University Alumni Association.

The launch of the Black Alumni Council marks a historic achievement for the Alumni Association, the university, and for Black alumni of all classes, schools, generations, professions, and walks of life from around the globe. The Council brings together well-established leadership structures and events that have engaged Black Alumni over the years, including the Georgetown University African-American Advisory Board, the Patrick Healy Dinner, Soul Hoya Reunion, and the Black Alumni Summit under a new, unified structure.

We invite you to explore the Black Alumni Council’s website, https://g.town/3PxQ0vn, and stay tuned for more updates soon.

Registration for the Soul Hoya Alumni Reunion Weekend, held amid the annual , is currently live! Alumni are invited to register early and use code "EARLY2022" for a complimentary $15 off. Click today to register.

2022 Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend SOUL HOYA REUNION WEEKEND IS BACK! Celebrating us while raising scholarship funds for Black Georgetown University students

Support Georgetown Men’s Basketball Alumni in hosting its first event by joining them for a reception after the Hoya hoops game this Sunday! Registration closes today at 5pm! Click below now!

Men's Basketball Alumni Post Game Reception Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing the link for attendees of this event to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or attest to having a medical or religious exemption in accordance with the University and Public Health Guidelines for all Georgetown affiliate....

ICYMI

For years now, Black alumni of Georgetown have engaged with the University and each other in a variety of ways. Three tentpole events have served as the focus of this engagement: the Patrick Healy Dinner, Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend, and the Black Alumni Summit. Watching these events grow in number and impact, we realized we have the critical mass to embark on a new and exciting journey!

The Georgetown University African American Advisory Board (GUAAAB), the Black Alumni Summit (BAS), the Soul Hoya Alumni Group (Soul Hoyas),as well as Black alumni engaged at the leadership level, in partnership with the GUAA, are excited to announce the Georgetown University Black Alumni Council!

The BAC is the first-ever affinity group within the Georgetown University Alumni Association (GUAA). This new overarching entity’s mission and programming will encompass the principles of all three founding organizations while embarking upon new initiatives.

The BAC will launch in July 2022. If you are interested in learning more or becoming involved in the Black Alumni Council, please email [email protected].

Did you know the University is hiring? Work with our alumni board in this Associate Director role. Put your application in today! Or spread the word to qualified applicants!

In addition to wishing you a happy new year, we'd like to thank you for your continued interest in supporting students through the Patrick Healy Scholarship! However, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Patrick Healy Dinner scheduled for this month was canceled last week in the interest of health and safety. Refunds will be offered in full to all who have already purchased tickets. Stay tuned for updates about a rescheduled .

The Patrick Healy Dinner is a treasured tradition that we will certainly miss hosting next month! It offers a meaningful opportunity to connect; to honor the significant achievements of Georgetown’s Black alumni, students, faculty, and staff; and to generate critical support for the Patrick Healy Scholarship. Please keep the scholarship in mind during your end-of-year giving today; our sincere thanks to all of you who have contributed already!

Georgetown University Giving Join us in meeting the challenges of this moment by investing in three critical priorities: supporting students’ well-being, ensuring safety and health on campus, and deploying Georgetown’s deep expertise to meet urgent societal needs.

*AN UPDATE ABOUT THE PATRICK HEALY DINNER*

Hoyas, we hope you are all enjoying a wonderful and safe holiday season! We'd like to thank you for your continued interest in supporting students through the Patrick Healy Scholarship! However, due to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, the Patrick Healy Dinner has been canceled in the interest of health and safety. Guests who have already paid will be refunded in full. Stay tuned for updates about a rescheduled .