Society of Black Alumni 2023 Reunion Homecoming

Sponsored by Society of Black Alumni (SOBA) 

Join other alumni and friends for a weekend celebration!

Friday, April 14, 2023 4:15pm ET/6pm ET

Ease into the festivities by attending the Johns Hopkins Billie Holiday Project for Liberation Arts HopTalk with Dr. Lawrence Jackson, Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of English and History. Join Dr. Jackson for a viewing and lecture on the curated exhibit from the Billie Holiday Archives. Founded in 2017 by Dr. Jackson, the Billie Holiday Center for Liberation Arts documents and disseminates the unique history of African American life, letter, and art in Baltimore, Maryland.  

Join us for Cocktails and Conversations with Dr. Martha S. Jones, Society of Black Alumni Presidential Professor. Dr Jones will discuss her tenure as SOBA Professor, her research and take questions from attendees. A networking reception will precede her talk and end the evening, post discussion.  

Saturday, April 15, 2023 1pm ET/8pm ET

The Black and Blue Tailgate is back! Come to the Homewood Campus Saturday afternoon to network and grab a bite from Shareef's Grill Food Truck—hang out, or wander over to catch some of the LAX game.

SOBA Saturday Social: Game Night & Mixer will complete the weekend festivities at Motor House. Come early and play a game of Spades, enjoy some light fare and beverages—after 10 pm join DJ Ball Tech and hit the dance floor.