​2nd Annual HBCUMADE Honors Night

​Join us for the 2nd Annual HBCUMADE Honors Night, an evening celebrating HBCU alumni whose leadership, creativity, service, and influence are shaping our communities, industries, and culture.

​Honors Night recognizes the leaders, innovators, changemakers, and legacy builders carrying the impact of our institutions From the Yard to the World.

​More than a celebration, Honors Night is a party with a purpose. Funds raised through the event will support HBCUMADE's continued work to connect HBCU alumni and our broader community while creating greater access to opportunity, resources, and meaningful relationships beyond the Yard.

​This year's celebration will bring together HBCU alumni, community leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and friends of the culture for an intimate evening of recognition, connection, and celebration.

​🏆 MEET THE 2026 HONOREES

​Join us as we recognize 14 extraordinary HBCU alumni making an impact across business, entertainment, media, sports, entrepreneurship, and culture.

• ​J. Carter | Florida A&M University | ONE Musicfest

• ​Keinon Johnson | Clark Atlanta University | Interscope Records

• ​Ray Cunningham | Virginia State University | Television Personality & Entertainment

• ​Rob Boyd | Howard University | Founder, Empify

• ​Danielle C. Canada | Hampton University | BOSSIP

• ​Dr. Carlton L. Curry II | Tuskegee University | Real Estate Developer & Entrepreneur

• ​Harold Brinkley | Morehouse College | The James Room

• ​Porchia Marie | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Founder, Dope People Meet

• ​Melissa A. Mitchell | Florida A&M University | Artist, Designer & Entrepreneur

• ​Bam Sparks | Albany State University | Entertainment & Culture

• ​Shannon Joyner | Morehouse College | Atlanta Hawks & Atlanta Falcons

• ​Ken Albright | Savannah State University | Nightlife & Culture

• ​Daniel Dickey | Barber-Scotia College | Founder, The Resource Guild

• ​Celene Alexandria | Spelman College | Content Creator & Digital Storyteller

​✨ THE EXPERIENCE

​An unforgettable evening of recognition, meaningful connections, music, and celebration.

​EVENT SCHEDULE

​7–8 PM | Cocktail Hour + Open Bar

​8–11 PM | HBCUMADE Honors Program

​11 PM–2 AM | Official After Party

​Tuesday, November 10, 2026

​Dress Code: Black Tie

​Admission: $55

​Culture. Community. Opportunity. Legacy.

​From the Yard to the World. 🖤