Sponsored by the Society of Black Alumni
Celebrate community and legacy at the Fifth Annual Black Alumni Weekend, taking place September 10–12 in Baltimore and sponsored by the Society of Black Alumni. This year’s events commemorate Johns Hopkins University's 150th Anniversary and highlight the contributions of African Americans to the university. The weekend includes an interactive virtual panel hosted by Johns Hopkins Retrospective and alumni; a student-alumni discussion on campus; and the Black & Blue Social at Cross Street Market.
Registration details are at the bottom of this event page and all alumni are welcome.
Saturday, September 6th - 7th Annual Billie Holiday Jazz in the Square Concert
- Time - 2pm - 6pm
- Location - 816 North Arlington Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217
- Please register here
Start the celebration on Saturday, September 6th with an afternoon of good vibes at Lafayette Square Park. Get ready to groove to the sounds of talented jazz musicians honoring the legendary Billie Holiday. Bring your friends, family, and a picnic blanket for a relaxing afternoon. This FREE in-person event will have a stellar lineup, food, vendors, and community resources for everyone to enjoy.
Wednesday, September 10th - Exploring the History of African Americans at Hopkins
- Time - 6:30 pm
- Location - Virtual
Join Hopkins Retrospective and Alumni of multiple decades and divisions for an interactive moderated discussion about the African American experience at Hopkins over time. Panelists will include Dr. LaMarr Darnell Shields Ed ’14, Dr. Leslie Farrington A&S ’76 and Wilbur Wright SAIS ’61.
Thursday, September 11th - What's the Tea with Current Students
- Time - 6pm - 8pm
- Location - Student Center (Located at the intersection of North Charles and 33rd Streets)
- Students please register here
Participate in this annual collab with ILLD,SOBA, current students and alum. Engage in the interactive panel discussions with alumni and students about what matters most in the student experience and after Hopkins. Come share your story and sage advice.
Friday, September 12th- Black & Blue Social
- Time - 8pm - 12am
- Location - Cross Street Market (1065 S Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21230)
Come out to connect and close out the week with alumni, students and friends. Play games, network, and enjoy some music. Cross Street will be a private space with multiple Market vendors and the bar open to Hopkins. Two drink tickets and one food ticket are included in your admission.
Additional Upcoming Events
A portion of this registration fee will serve as a donation in support of future programming and events. If you wish to not have a portion of your registration support such initiatives, you may contact the Office of Annual Giving: oag@jhu.edu.
While participating in off-campus events and meetings sponsored by the JHAA/JHM/JHHS participants must follow all public health guidelines mandated by the local jurisdiction and venue at the time of the event. Johns Hopkins strongly suggests that attendees who join in person receive at least one dose of an FDA- or WHO-authorized COVID-19 vaccine before attending This is subject to change.
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