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2026 BFSA Juneteenth Celebration

Join Us for three programs during the day: Author's Showcase, the Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Induction, and Celebration Dinner 2026 Annual BFSA Juneteenth Celebration Friday, June 12, 2026 co-sponsors: the Black Faculty and Staff Association; Office of Alumni Relations; ; JHU Office of Diversity & Inclusion; JHU Office of the General Counsel; JHU Office of Human Resources; JH Office of Government, Community & Economic Partnerships; Office of Civic Engagement and Opportunity; JHM Office of Human Resources; JHU Office of Finance and Administration; and JHU Office of the President Locations: Shriver Hall on Johns Hopkins Homewood Campus Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Induction Ceremony Doors Open: 1:30pm; Event end time: 4:00pm Location: Homewood campus Program Begins – 2:00pm We will honor and celebrate the newest inductees into the Indispensable Role of Blacks (IRB) Exhibit during our Annual Juneteenth Celebration, Showcase & Gala. This year marks the twenty-first anniversary of the IRB exhibition and the twenty-nineth year of the establishment of the BFSA. The Indispensable Role of Blacks at Johns Hopkins (IRB) exhibit is a collaborative initiative co-sponsored in 2011 by Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels, Johns Hopkins Development and Alumni Relations (formerly the Office of External Affairs and Development), the Johns Hopkins University Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA), and the Fred Scott Brigade, on behalf of Dr. John F. Guess, Jr. This initiative seeks to honor and showcase the achievements of Black individuals who have made a lasting impact on Johns Hopkins University and beyond. The individuals honored are trailblazers in medicine, pioneers, research, education, public servants, noteworthy across diverse fields. Their stories not only highlight past achievements but also inspire future generations of Black scholars and professionals. Juneteenth Celebration Dinner & Performances Doors Open/Food Served: 4:30pm; Event end time: 8:30pm Location: Homewood campus Program Begins - 5:00pm Live performances to be announced Please arrive early for check-in and prime seating Attending in-person is strongly encouraged and recommended for the best experience. We will livestream both programs for remote attendees via this link. Join us for a powerful celebration of resilience, resistance, and renewal as the Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) at Johns Hopkins hosts our annual Juneteenth Celebration. More info about Juneteenth to help offset event expenses: Children 5 years old and under are FREE (please include all guests/attendees in the rsvp so we can have a proper headcount food) All other adults and children - $10.00 each 2026 IRB inductees plus 3 guests are FREE price includes all three programs and meals, swag, and commemorative program book

Friday, 12, 13.30 - Friday, 12, 20.30 Baltimore, MD _$25

2026 TransformHER Empowerment Summit

"The Pivot is HER Power Move" - Celebrating Womens Hostory Month with powerful speakers, panels, brunch, vendors & networking! Join us for the annual TransformHER Summit presented by The Real Boss Ladies of HR. This annual womens empowerment event is for Boss Ladies from all professional industries to celebrate National Womens History Month where this year's theme is "The Pivot is HER Power Move: Repurposing uncertainty and embracing new Life, Leadership & Wellness strategies." This summit will include: FREE Professional Headshots & Resume reviews with any level of ticket from some of our Boss Lady Coaches! (9:30-10:30am Only) Brunch w/ an open bar (Cocktails & Mocktails) Empowerment Speakers & Panels Presenation Sessions on leveling up your life and career Vendors Networking During this year's summit we will have some powerful speakers and panelists grace the stage on how they moved past adversity when faced with having to pivot either by force or by choice.

Saturday, 21, 10.00 - Saturday, 21, 14.00 Columbia, MD _$25

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The Luxe Grand Finale

Featuring DJ Self — The official Saturday night upscale experience. Star 23 Enterprise, Philly Cigar Week, and LK Production present The Luxe Grand Finale, the signature Saturday night celebration of Baltimore’s HBCU & Greek Weekend. This premier event delivers a luxury nightlife atmosphere with grown-and-sexy energy, upscale fashion, and a polished crowd for an unforgettable night. 🎧 MUSIC BY • DJ Ty Lyles • DJ Macky 215 Expect an elevated mix of R&B, hip-hop, club anthems, and high-energy nightlife sounds that set the tone for an upscale Saturday night experience. 🥂 VIP TABLES & BOTTLE SERVICE VIP sections include: • Private VIP seating • Priority entry • Champagne and liquor packages • Required bottle purchase based on table size Important Notes: • Deposits are non-refundable • Deposits secure your section only • Remaining balance due upon arrival • VIP availability is limited 📲 To reserve VIP tables, text 716-553-2923 🎟 TICKETS AVAILABLE • Early Bird General Admission • General Admission • VIP Table Deposits • Vendor information This event sells out every year — early arrival is strongly recommended. 👗 DRESS CODE — Grown & Stylish Upscale. Fashion-forward. Fly. This is NOT an all-black party. No athletic wear, hoodies, or plain T-shirts. 📌 EVENT DETAILS • 25+ preferred • Premium lighting & sound • Limited VIP table availability 📞 Info: 716-553-2923 ⚠️ POLICIES • All sales are final — no refunds • Management reserves all rights • Independent entertainment event; not affiliated with CIAA or any other organization • All trademarks and copyrights belong to their respective owners

Saturday, 28, 21.00 - Sunday, 01, 02.00 Baltimore, MD _$25

Spanish Speaking Workforce Workshop

This workshop is to provide valuable resources, guidance, and support tailored specifically to Spanish-speaking individuals who are seeking to advance their careers. By participating in such a workshop, attendees can develop essential soft skills necessary for success in the workplace. Why Attend? Tips for Career Exploration and Job Searching: Learn how to stand out. Resume Mastery: Create a top-tier resume to impress employers. Interview Skills: Increase your chances of getting your dream job offer. Soft Skills: Prepare for communication, professionalism, and building relationships in the workplace.

Friday, 27, 10.00 - Friday, 27, 14.00 Largo, MD _$25

Spanish Speaking Workforce Workshop

Friday, 27, 10.00 - Friday, 27, 14.00 Largo, MD _$25

Chamba & Pachanga

What if networking actually felt natural? Chamba & Pachanga is a high energy, human centered networking experience designed for professionals and entrepreneurs who want real connections without awkward pitches or forced conversations. This event blends meaningful conversations focused on real challenges and goals with music, culture, and community, creating a space where relationships form organically. Whether you come for the pachanga and stay for the chamba or the other way around, you will experience a fresh approach that turns traditional networking on its head. We are especially excited to host Chamba & Pachanga as part of the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, honoring four decades of impact while building what comes next together. Tickets and Pricing: Members $30 | Non members $40 Includes delicious appetizers, a $25 gift card from Terra Gaucha, and a great networking format with connections that extend beyond the event. Event Sponsor $200 Includes two tickets to the event, recognition and a speaking opportunity during the program, mention on MDHCC social media, and logo listing on the event page. A new way to connect. A new way to celebrate. Getting There and Parking Twinbrook Metro Station on the Red Line is about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the restaurant. Parking options include paid building parking near the restaurant, Metro parking at Twinbrook Station, and street parking available in the area.

Monday, 23, 10.00 - Monday, 23, 12.00 Rockville, MD _$25

Stilettos Dinner Theater Gospel Black History Experience

We are OPEN and ready for you to join us for a night of entertainment, delicious food, and laughter at our new location on 7909 Central Ave. Get ready to experience a one-of-a-kind dinner theater show that will leave you wanting more. Grab your friends and family for a memorable evening filled with music, comedy, and great company. Don't miss out on this exciting event - book your tickets now!

Sunday, 15, 18.30 - Sunday, 15, 21.30 Capitol Heights, MD _$25

A Celebration of Black WineMakers

Join us at Pikes Studio Cinema on Saturday, February 21, 2026 for a unique tasting experience featuring Black-owned wineries and vineyards from around the world. Each guest will receive: Five wine tastings (House of Brown - Napa, CA, Indigené Cellars - Paso Robles, CA, La Fête du Rosé - St. Tropez, FR, Melanated Wine - Durham, NC, and Meadows Estate Winery - Oakland, OR) Delicious paired snacks Great music, vibes, and community Exciting raffles and prizes Come celebrate black history month and taste the incredible contributions of Black winemakers!

Saturday, 21, 13.00 - Saturday, 21, 16.00 Pikesville, MD _$25

7th Annual Black History Month Prayer Breakfast

Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore, Inc's 7th annual prayer breakfast.

Saturday, 21, 09.00 - Saturday, 21, 12.00 Gwynn Oak, MD _$25

Block Party! Baltimore's Best Black Improv Comedy

Get ready for a true variety comedy show that is sure to get you laughing, clapping, out of your seat, and possibly on stage yourself! Blue Cavell-Allette, Desi Rawlerson, and Tashika Campbell are your hosts and producers, and your party MCs - there will be music, jokes, comedy games, interviews, sitcom tropes, audience participation, and non-stop laughs. They also bring their friends along for some surprise guest appearances! Presented by Highwire Improv, Block Party is 90 minutes of the funniest improv in Baltimore and a true showcase of Baltimore's best Black improv comedians! Doors will open at 7:30, show runs from 8pm-9:30pm. Free street parking is available throughout the area after 6pm, including a parking lot accessible from Tyson Street or Howard Street. This is a BYOB event - feel free to bring your favorite drink! Get your tickets in advance, this event will sell out - and tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door! What is an improv show, exactly? Improv is live theater created spontaneously by the performers with the inspiration of the audience. Unless noted otherwise, it’s a comedy show, made even more exciting, intriguing, and hilarious by the fact that none of it is pre-scripted! At an improv show you’ll see a wide range of creative and fascinating humans perform a highwire act by making comedy out of thin air! It can take many forms, including short competitive games, slice of life scenes, and full length sitcom or movie style performances! A Highwire Improv show is truly a once in a lifetime performance, never done before and never to be done again! About Tashika Campbell: Tashika is a veteran improviser, originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. Co-founder of the award-winning troupe Cake Walk, Tashika is a sought-after performer, facilitator and teacher. Currently, she serves as the lead coordinator for the 1st Improv festival dedicated to performers of the global majority, in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area, known as "F.A.M. Fest." A leader in the community, Tashika also serves on the board of directors at the Baltimore Improv Group as President. About Blue Cavell-Allette Blue Cavell-Allette is an award winning interdisciplinary artist from Baltimore who has been featured as a performer and teacher at theaters across North America. Blue has created and produced popular long running shows that highlight black improv performers including Block Party, Blue is currently the co-facilitator of The Arts and Social Justice Fellowship with Strathmore Cultural Institute and Woolly Mammoth Theater and a professor of Applied Improv at Morgan State University. About the venue, Maryland Art Place: Maryland Art Place inspires, supports, and encourages artistic expression through innovative programming, exhibitions, and educational opportunities while recognizing the powerful impact art can have on our community. MAP creates a dynamic environment for artists of our time to engage the public by nurturing and promoting new ideas. MAP has served as a critical resource for contemporary art in the Mid-Atlantic since 1981. About Highwire Improv: Highwire Improv’s mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater.

Friday, 13, 19.30 - Friday, 13, 21.30 Baltimore, MD _$25

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Kim Parker

The Law Office of Kim Parker, P.A., offers individuals and families effective legal services in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Kim focuses on the needs and goals of each client. This client-centered approach is the foundation for the favorable outcomes we obtain for our clients. Kim is an experienced attorney who has handled numerous cases in the Maryland Courts. Contact our offices to arrange for a free consultation. We are your civil rights firm of choice. Kim’s practice focuses on counseling the firm's clients regarding bankruptcy, personal injury and business matters. Prior to joining the Law Office of Kim Parker, P.A., Kim was a Trial Attorney with the Law Offices of Norris C. Ramsey, P.A., where she litigated various matters in the Circuit and District Courts of Maryland. Kim is an experienced Trial Attorney who has tried numerous cases in the District and before juries in Circuit Courts of Maryland. She is a well-respected lawyer and litigator.

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Attorney Kamran Memon has been practicing law in the Chicagoland area since 1997. He has successfully represented many clients in a variety of legal matters. Kamran works with a trusted network of attorneys who are experienced and skilled in a variety of legal areas. Kamran graduated from the University of Chicago Law School, where he was a student of Professor Barack Obama. Kamran is a co-founder of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago and CAIR-Chicago. He is a member of the Muslim Bar Association of Chicago, the South Asian Bar Association of Chicago, the National Association of Muslim Lawyers, the Chicago chapter of the Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs, and the Illinois chapter of the National Employment Lawyers Association. He previously served as a member of the Illinois Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Kamran is a former host of Radio Islam on WCEV 1450 AM in Chicago. He is a co-founder of the Annual Chicagoland Muslim Community Thanksgiving Turkey Drive.

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Chesapeake Wills & Trusts

Elder law is a field of law that deals with the rights and responsibilities of older adults, as well as their family members. Those who practice elder law are called attorneys. Elder law attorneys can help you make sure your loved ones' assets are protected and managed in a way that benefits everyone involved. They can also help you understand the complex legal issues surrounding retirement communities and long-term care facilities, so you can make informed decisions about what's best for your family. Elder law in Millersville is the practice of helping seniors, who may have experienced the loss of a loved one, to understand their rights and obligations under the law. Elder law attorneys can help you plan for your retirement, protect your assets and property, and make sure you're receiving proper care. If you're an elder in need of legal assistance, contact us today! Chesapeake Wills & Trusts is the best in this field. Turn to them!

Millersville, MD

UBalt Latin American Law Student Association

The Latin American Law Student Association represents a vital community within the University of Baltimore's law school, bringing together students who share interests in Latin American culture, legal issues, and professional advancement. Established as one of the university's 45 recognized student organizations, this association creates inclusive spaces where law students can connect with peers, explore their heritage, and develop professionally in Baltimore, Maryland. At its core, the association embodies the University of Baltimore's foundational commitment to education and career development for residents of metropolitan Baltimore and beyond. Since the university's founding in 1925, it has prioritized creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their professional goals. The Latin American Law Student Association continues this legacy by fostering belonging and opportunity for law students navigating legal education and career preparation. The organization thrives within a university community that values diversity as a foundational strength. With an average law student age of 28 and a student body that includes both domestic and international enrollments, the association serves students at various life stages and career trajectories. Members benefit from being part of a supportive Baltimore institution that actively partners with the city and its communities to create meaningful educational experiences. Through mentorship, cultural events, and professional networking, the association helps law students build relationships that extend beyond the classroom. It provides a welcoming community for those interested in Latin American legal perspectives and cultures, creating spaces where students feel supported in their academic journey and career aspirations. The organization exemplifies how student-led initiatives at the University of Baltimore strengthen the institution's commitment to inclusive excellence and community engagement in Baltimore.

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Based at the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore, Maryland, the Black Law Students Association is a vibrant student organization dedicated to supporting and empowering Black law students throughout their academic journey. This organization serves as a cornerstone of community and belonging within the law school, providing a welcoming space where students can build meaningful connections with peers who share similar backgrounds and experiences. The association is committed to fostering professional development, academic excellence, and social consciousness among its members while contributing to a more inclusive and equitable legal profession. Through its presence on the CampusGroups campus engagement platform, the organization maintains an active and accessible community hub where members can discover events, share resources, and support one another. The Black Law Students Association recognizes the unique challenges and opportunities facing Black law students and works to create programming and initiatives that address their needs and aspirations. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds within the Baltimore law school community, the organization strengthens the collective voice of Black law students and promotes mentorship, networking, and professional growth. The association's commitment to community engagement and student support reflects the values of inclusion and excellence that define the University of Baltimore School of Law experience.

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