Join your fellow alumni for a special community fellowship as part of the Founders’ Month celebration with Ms. Regina Valentine (Parliamentarian). This is a wonderful opportunity for a morning of reflection and connection.
 

🗓️ Event Details

• Event: SUAF-WDC Chapter Fellowship

• Date: March 15th

• Time: 10:15 AM

• Location: Metropolitan Baptist Church 1200 Mercantile Ln, Largo, MD 20774

Kindly RSVP as your responses help us plan appropriately for our guests.

The Southern University Alumni Federation - Washington, D.C. Chapter is celebrating Founders’ Month! Connect with fellow alumni, celebrate our legacy, and stay updated on chapter initiatives. Special guest Dr. Luria Young, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at SUBR, will join us. We also have a special treat to thank our members for their continued support.
 

🗓️ Event Details

• Event: SUAF-WDC In-Person Chapter Meeting

• Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026

• Time: 11:00 AM

• Location: The Strand 5131 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave., Washington, DC 20019 

• Parking: Parking is available in the House of Praise lot at 5110 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE.

The meeting will take place on the second floor. Please note there are no elevators available.

After the meeting, we invite you to stay and fellowship. Food and drinks will be available for purchase following the meeting. 

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we can prepare for everyone.

Join the Washington Wizards for the annual HBCU and D9 Night at Capital One Arena Saturday, February 28th, 7PM against the Toronto Raptors. This game is dedicated to celebrating the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Divine 9 organizations. Included with your ticket is a HBCU Pride and Wizards co-branded Hawaiian shirt *while supplies last*. *one size fits most.

Wear your school colors, best Divine 9 apparel, and show HBCU and D9 pride as we turn Capital One Arena into a Homecoming we will never forget! $5 from every ticket purchased through this link will be donated to the DC HBCU Alumni Alliance.

For groups of 10+, information on suites, or general questions, contact Ashley at amiller@monumentalsports.com or call 202-292-1983.

SUAF-WDC members are invited to join Ericka McGowan, 2nd VP of Membership, and Devin Whitney, SUYAN Co-Chair, at the SWAC HBCU Social Hour at The Park on Friday, February 27th from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM.

Come out for an evening of networking, fellowship, and HBCU pride as we connect with fellow SWAC alumni and supporters in the DMV. And of course—wear your Southern gear so we can represent in true Jaguar style!

Tickets are FREE but required for entry.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Can’t attend the full Mardi Gras Cocktail Soirée?

No worries! We have you covered!

Join us for the Soirée Nightcap—drinks and dancing from 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM at Spire.

Party with a purpose as proceeds benefit scholarships and SUAF-WDC chapter operations.

$55 (plus $2.50 handling fee)

2 drink tickets and a custom SUAF-WDC Chapter Mardi Gras bead included

Attire: Cocktail

Update (2/6/2026): Ticket sales have ended online for the full Soiree experience! We encourage you to purchase a Soiree Nightcap ticket ($55) to join in the festivities. Learn more HERE.

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No Ball? No Problem! We’ve curated something new for 2026!

Save the date for the Southern University Alumni Federation, Washington DC Chapter's Mardi Gras Cocktail Soirée!

We're doing things differently, but the purpose remains the same. Get ready for a night of masks, music, and merriment as we celebrate the spirit of New Orleans right here in DC while raising funds for scholarships!

🗓️ Saturday, February 7, 2026
⏰ 7 PM - 11 PM
📍 The Spire 750 First St NE Floor 12, Washington, DC 20002

Contact wdcchapter@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list.

Check your email to receive the Zoom link. Contact wdcchapter@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list.

Check your email to receive the Zoom Link. Contact wdcchapter@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list.

Get ready for some football! 🏈

Join the SUAF-WDC Chapter for a Watch Party as the Jaguars take on FAMU! Don't miss out on the action, the fellowship, and the fun.

Who: Southern University vs. FAMU

When: October 25th at 5:00 PM

Where: Tom's Watch Bar at National Harbor, 200 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

It's a FREE EVENT, and 5% of food and beverage sales goes directly back to supporting the chapter!

Bring a friend, wear your gear, and let's turn the place Blue and Gold!

The Southern University Alumni Federation - Washington, DC Chapter, in conjunction with the Jackson State Greater Washington DC Area Alumni Chapter, will still be hosting a football watch party, just in a new location: Ivy City Smokehouse in Washington DC.

Join us at
Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Located in The Great Room

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Kickoff is at 7:00pm EST

This is a FREE event for all ages.

Early Arrival is highly suggested.

Street parking is available.

Additional parking is available in the nearby garage at  1401 New York Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002.

We've got the one and only Southern Alum, DJ CHampLifestyle on the 1s and 2s, keeping the energy high all night long!

We look forward to seeing you there!!

Go Jags!

Join us on Saturday, September 20, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. for the SUAF-WDC Boomerang Yacht Cruise. This two-hour cruise along the Potomac is the perfect way to close out the summer in iconic DMV fashion while kicking off our new fundraising year. Tickets are $80 per person + $2.50 handling fee, and space is limited, so don’t wait to secure your spot. Open bar and light refreshments are included. Guests are asked to dress in all blue and gold attire to set the tone for a stylish and unforgettable afternoon. We encourage guests to meet at Nick's Riverside Grill at the Georgetown Waterfront at 2:30 p.m.  The boat will depart promptly at 3:00 p.m. and will not wait for late arrivals. Enjoy two decks of music, energy, and Southern spirit as we celebrate the season and set the tone for another exciting year of giving back.

Check your email for the zoom link. Contact wdcchapter@gmail.com to be added to the distribution list.

We’re excited to invite you to our first chapter meeting of the new fiscal year on Saturday, August 9th at 11:00 AM – an in-person gathering to reconnect, celebrate, and plan for an impactful year ahead.

MEETING DETAILS

Date:

• Saturday, August 9, 2025

Time:

• Chapter Meeting: 11:00 AM

• Officer Installation & Fellowship: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location:

• The Strand, 5129 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE, Washington, DC

  • Upstairs Private Room

    • The Upstairs Private Room is not wheelchair accessible

  • www.dcstrand.com

Parking:

• Free parking across the street at The House of Praise

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Official start to our 2025–2026 fiscal year

• Installation of new chapter officers

• Chapter committee sign-ups

• Membership renewals

• Food, fellowship, and community building

RSVP TODAY

Let’s show our support by patronizing The Strand, a Black-owned local business (co-owned by JSU alum).

Help us plan by letting us know you're coming.

ZOOM OPTION

Can’t make it? Check your email to receive the Zoom link.

🔥🎓 CALLING ALL HBCU ALUMNI, STUDENTS & SUPPORTERS! 🎓🔥

Get ready to throw on your boots, rock your school colors, and show up for the ultimate HBCU Family Reunion Cookout – DMV style!

We’re bringing together the entire HBCU Nation – SWAC, MEAC, CIAA, SIAC, and beyond – for a showdown like no other. Whether you rep Prairie View, Howard, Tuskegee, Bowie, FAMU, or any HBCU in between… this one’s for YOU! 🙌🏾

📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025
📍 Fort Hunt Park | 8999 Fort Hunt Rd., Alexandria, VA
🕛 12PM – 6PM
🎉 Expect:
✅ Live DJ + Line Dancing
✅ Spades, Dominoes & Uno Tournaments
✅ BBQ & Soul Food
✅ SWAC Trail-Riding Vibes
✅ School Roll Call + Best Dressed Contest (Boots & Brims encouraged!)
✅ Family Fun + Kids Activities
✅ Alumni Networking & Vibes All Day Long

🎟️ Tickets:
$30 Adults | $15 Kids (12 & under)
🎯 BYOB | Bring lawn chairs, coolers & good energy!
💥 Boots up. Brims on. Let’s Ride, Reunite & Represent! 💥

The Southern University Alumni Federation - Washington, DC Chapter is gearing up for its annual Southern Summer Sizzle. This event attracts over 200 guests each year and supports the Chapter’s operations and scholarship funds. A fun, festive, and family-friendly event, Southern Summer Sizzle infuses a taste of Louisiana and Southern culture into the DMV. This event is open to anyone who wants to support our organization and have a safe and good time!

Planning Committee:

Anthony Baise

SUAF-WDC 1st Vice President

1stvp.suafwdc@gmail.com

Sabrina Burrell

SUAF-WDC Chapter Member

Former Miss Southern

swburrell13@gmail.com

Dr. Ivory Berry

SUAF-WDC Chapter President

president.suafwdc@gmail.com

Check your email to receive the zoom link. Contact the chapter here to be added to the distribution list.

Check your email to receive the zoom link. Contact the chapter here to be added to the distribution list.

Cost: $45 per person until March 30, 2025

Includes a 2-course luncheon, soda, coffee, and tea.

Alcoholic beverages can be purchased individually at the event.

Click here to purchase tickets!