2023 Black Alumni Reunion
October 27-29, 2023: Alumni from all generations came together for a weekend of lectures, receptions, and gatherings–and to collectively reimagine and envision the future of the Black community at Brown.
2023 Black Alumni Reunion
October 27-29, 2023: Alumni from all generations came together for a weekend of lectures, receptions, and gatherings–and to collectively reimagine and envision the future of the Black community at Brown.
Weekend Recap
2023 Black Alumni Reunion: Reimagining the future of Brown’s Black community
A record-breaking 716 alumni, 260 students, and 187 guests came together from across generations to celebrate the evolution of the Black experience at Brown while cultivating a greater sense of belonging.
Overview
Calling all generations back to College Hill!
The Black Alumni Reunion Weekend experience will be centered on the Afrofuturism themes of (Re)Claiming, (Re)Connecting, and (Re)Imagining. We’ll explore the evolution of the Black experience at Brown and celebrate the agency of our Black community through panels, gatherings, and social events focused on the arts, entrepreneurship, and activism. We’ll also celebrate the legacy of faculty and alumni who paved the way for generations of Black students and alumni. #BrownBAR2023
Registration
Online registration for Black Alumni Reunion is closed.
Please email alumni_events@brown.edu or leave a message at +1 (401) 863-6601 with questions about registration. A member of Brown's alumni events team will reply as soon as possible.
For registration questions, refer to our FAQs.
Schedule
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Giving Back
The Black alumni donor community has already made a huge impact at Brown, and we can do so much more. Pay it forward for your own Brown experience. Create a connection across the generations.
At the 2018 Black Alumni Reunion, we announced the creation of the Inman Page Black Alumni Council (IPC) Brown Annual Fund (BAF) Scholarship—which provides financial aid with a preference for exceptional African American or Black students. This community-driven scholarship has already supported 39 students.
To commemorate this year’s reunion, our goal is for all attendees of the Black Alumni Reunion to give toward the goal of raising $1 million for the IPC BAF Scholarship. This will support 10 students over four years (equivalent to 40 annual scholarships).
Gifts of any size—including pledges—completed by June 30, 2024 will count toward this goal. Additionally, gifts made toward any area that supports diversity and inclusion initiatives at Brown will count toward the participation goal.
Make a gift now, or contact Alyssia Coates at alyssia_coates@brown.edu for more information or for assistance making a pledge. Pledges can also be made via our online giving form using the “Giving Frequency” options.
Help us make a collective impact.
Financial aid makes Brown accessible for students from all backgrounds. Help us reach our $1 million goal and support the next generation of Brunonians with a gift to the IPC BAF Scholarship. See below for information about other giving areas.
Support Other Diversity & Inclusion Giving Areas
Help sustain the welcoming and vibrant community necessary to advance knowledge, learning, and discovery on College Hill and beyond.
You can also have an impact on the Brown community by giving of your time and talent. Find out about various volunteer opportunities that match your interests and skills.
Planning Committee
The 2023 Black Alumni Reunion is being organized by members of the Black Alumni Reunion Planning Committee, the Office of Alumni Relations, and the Division of Advancement.
About the Artwork
History
Take a trip down memory lane with stories about previous events that have built and strengthened the Black alumni community as well as other news and resources. Previous Black Alumni Reunion events were held in 2006, 2010, 2013, and 2018.
The 2018 Black Alumni Reunion
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1968 Black Student Walkout, more than 700 alumni and guests immersed themselves in nearly 30 events in celebration of the University's Black community and its important place in Brown's history and future.
Celebrating a rich and profound history of black legacy at Brown
When we come together: Creating a new scholarship at lightning speed
Black alumni celebrate community on Martha’s Vineyard