Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association

10/14/2026

🎓❤️💛 HBCUs: BUILT TO LAST! 💛❤️🎓

The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association invites students, parents, alumni, community partners, and supporters to join us for the 24th Annual HBCU College Fair! 🐾📚

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
⏰ 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30 AM)
📍 Warrensville Heights High School
4270 Northfield Rd., Warrensville Heights, OH 44128

We’re bringing together students, families, colleges, and community partners to celebrate the legacy, excellence, and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities! 🎓✨

There are several ways YOU can be part of this impactful event:

🙋🏾‍♀️ VOLUNTEERS: We need your time, energy, and support to help make this year’s college fair a success!

🤝🏾 SPONSORS: Invest in the future of our students and help us continue creating opportunities for the next generation of HBCU scholars. Interested in sponsoring? Visit bit.ly/hbcusponsor.

🎓 STUDENTS: Take the next step toward your future! Register to connect with HBCUs, explore your college options, and discover opportunities to make your dreams a reality. Register at bit.ly/hbcufair26.

👨🏾‍👩🏽‍👧🏾‍👦🏿 PARENTS & FAMILIES: Bring your students, encourage their college aspirations, and help them explore the possibilities that an HBCU education can offer!

📣 HELP US SPREAD THE WORD! Share this flyer with your family, friends, schools, churches, community organizations, and networks. Tag a student who needs to be in the room, a business that could become a sponsor, or someone who would make an amazing volunteer!

Together, we can open doors, build connections, and invest in the future of our students. HBCUs are BUILT TO LAST, and our commitment to the next generation is too! ❤️💛

09/22/2026

🎓✨ BUILT TO LAST! ✨🎓

The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association is proud to present the 24th Annual HBCU College Fair — Destination HBCU 2026! 🖤❤️💚💛

Calling all students, families, educators, counselors, and HBCU supporters! Come discover opportunities, connect with HBCU representatives, build relationships, and take the next step toward your HBCU journey. 📚🏫✈️

📅 Friday, November 20, 2026
📍 East Professional Center | Cleveland, OH
🎓 CMSD Students Only

📅 Saturday, November 21, 2026
📍 Warrensville Heights High School
4270 Northfield Road | Warrensville Heights, OH
👥 Open to the General Public

🔥 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit the registration link to secure your spot.

🤝 Interested in becoming a sponsor? We welcome your support as we continue creating pathways and opportunities for students to connect with HBCUs!

Let’s get our scholars HBCU Ready! Set! GO! 🎓💫

09/20/2026

💛🤎 HAPPY FOUNDERS’ DAY, IOTA PHI THETA! 💛🤎

The Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association proudly joins the HBCU community in celebrating the brothers of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated on their Founders’ Day! 🎉

Founded on September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College, Iota Phi Theta was established during a pivotal time in American history, with a commitment to scholarship, leadership, service, and the advancement of the Black community. 🎓✊🏾

From the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association, we salute you and celebrate 63 years of Iota excellence, brotherhood, service, and HBCU pride!

Happy Founders’ Day, Iota Phi Theta!

09/20/2026

📣 CLEVELAND HBCU ALUMNI — WE’RE BACK! 🖤💛❤️💚

It’s time to kick off a new year of connection, collaboration, and HBCU pride! Join the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association for the 1st HBCU Alumni Council Meeting of the 2026–27 year.

📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
⏰ 2:30–4:30 PM
📍 Warrensville Hts Library
4415 Northfield Rd.
Warrensville Hts, OH 44128

🚨 PLEASE NOTE: LOCATION & TIME CHANGE! 🚨

Whether you’re a longtime HBCU alum, a new graduate, or simply passionate about supporting HBCUs and our students, we want you in the room!

Come connect with fellow alumni, learn what’s ahead for the new year, and bring your ideas, energy, and HBCU spirit. 🙌🏾

All are welcome, bring a fellow HBCU alum with you! 🎓✨

09/15/2026

🎓 WELCOME TO HILLMAN… CLEVELAND STYLE! 🎓

For a generation, A Different World was more than a television show; it was our introduction to HBCU life, Black excellence, friendship, culture, and the power of seeing ourselves on campus. And now… A Different World is BACK! 👏🏾📺

Join us for an unforgettable evening of HBCU pride, Black joy, nostalgia, food, music, fellowship + giving back at the A Different World Watch Party & Fundraiser hosted by The Legacy Perspective! 🎉

📅 Thursday, September 24, 2026
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 1975 E. 61st Street, Cleveland, OH

And the best part? Your ticket is a donation supporting the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association and our work with Greater Cleveland high school students pursuing their HBCU dreams. 🎓✨

So whether you’re a Bison, Rattler, Jaguar, Tiger, Aggie, Marauder—or simply somebody who grew up watching Whitley, Dwayne, Freddie, Kim, Ron and the Hillman crew—this celebration is for YOU! 💚💛🖤❤️🧡💙

🍽️ Free dinner from Grippy’s Food Truck while supplies last
🥂 Open bar
🎶 Music
📺 A Different World premiere watch party
🎓 HBCU pride + fellowship
💫 And a chance to invest in the NEXT generation of HBCU scholars

Grab your ticket. Bring your HBCU spirit. Rep your school. Bring a friend. And let’s celebrate the world that taught so many of us that HBCUs could be our different world. 🥹🎓❤️

🎟️ Tickets are available now on Eventbrite!
👉🏾 Link in bio!

07/24/2026

The Sylvester R. Reed HBCU Golf Classic and Day Party, originally set for August 1st, has been rescheduled to May 22, 2027.

This wasn’t an easy call, and it came down to circumstances outside our control. We know a lot of you had this day circled on your calendar, and we’re disappointed too.

If you purchased tickets, a full refund is on its way back to your original form of payment, no action needed on your end.
To everyone who supported this event, thank you. Your patience and belief in what we’re building means more than you know. We’ll be back next May, ready to give you the day on the links you deserve.

See you in 2027! ⛳

07/20/2026

⛳️ Join us on the green for a great cause! ⛳️

Cleveland Municipal Court Judge and proud Grambling State University alumna Khalilah Lawson invites you to the Inaugural Sylvester R. Reed HBCU Golf Classic on August 1st!

Whether you're hitting low scores or just coming for the vibes, food, music, and community at the Day Party, everyone is welcome! Let’s show up and show out for our HBCUs!

It all happens at Highland Park Golf Course!

For Info & Tickets visit www.hbcualumnicle.com or at the link in the bio.

Brought to you by the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association. See you there! ❤️💛💚🖤

07/17/2026

🏌🏾‍♂️⛳ Tee up for a cause! Join us for the Sylvester R. Reed HBCU Golf Classic on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at Highland Park Golf Course for a day of golf, fellowship, and community impact.

Whether you’re hitting the links with a foursome, registering as an individual golfer, or joining us for the Day Party, your participation helps make a difference! Every swing supports scholarships and student programming through the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association.

📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ Registration: 8:00 AM
🏌🏾 Tee Time: 9:00 AM
🎉 Day Party: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

💰 Registration Options (Deadline July 22, 2026)
🏌🏾‍♂️ Foursome – $550
🏌🏾 Individual Golfer – $150
🎉 Day Party Only – $50

📍 Highland Park Golf Course
3550 S. Green Rd.
Highland Hills, OH 44122

🤝 Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

🎟️ Register today by scanning the QR code or visiting the link in our bio.

Help us invest in the next generation of HBCU students while enjoying an unforgettable day on the course. Invite your golf crew, colleagues, family, and friends; we can’t wait to see you there!

06/25/2026

Hear from our VP and Send-Off Chair, Randall Gregory as we approach our 2026 Destination HBCU Student Send-Off being held THIS SUNDAY at Warrensville a High School! This is a labor of love and we can't wait to celebrate our future HBCU students!

Register at www.destinationhbcu.com!

06/19/2026