Harvard Black Alumni Society

*Photo credit: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson (The Harvard Crimson)

About Us

The Harvard Black Alumni Society is a forum for black Harvard alumni to convene, re-connect, and contribute to the development of current and future members, the Harvard community, and more. HBAS serves to enrich and enlighten its membership, as well as to embrace the challenges and triumphs it encounters post-Harvard.

Opportunities to get involved

The Board has had a fortunate history of dedicated members and looks forward to welcoming new members with fresh perspectives.

Please submit your resume and statement of interest for the open positions listed below to info@hbasonline.org.

Communications Co-Chair

Membership Co-Chair

HBAS Local Chapter President

Martha's Vineyard Committee

2027 Harvard Black Alumni Weekend Committee

Upcoming Events

HBAS - SoFL Mid-Summer Dinner & Social

6:30AM Thu 10 Jul 2025, Eastern timezone

hbas miami social south florida

Please join us at Chef Marcus Samuelsson's acclaimed restaurant in Overtown, Miami --- Hosted by Harvard Black Alumni Society of South Florida

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Virtual Veritas Vignettes: Session 1 with Dr. Nola Haynes, HDS ‘14

11:00AM Sat 12 Jul 2025 - 2:00PM Sat 6 Sep 2025, Eastern timezone

Media Member Feature Member Featured Professional Development Talk Virtual Veritas Vignettes

VVV: Session 1 with Dr. Nola Haynes, HDS ‘14: Power, Platforms & Presence: Crafting Your Influence in the New Media Age

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HBAS PlayDate: Duke & Roya

6:30PM - 11:00PM Sat 12 Jul 2025, Eastern timezone

Alumni Spotlight Black Theater BlackCAST NYC Theater

HBAS Off-Broadway play outing to see the limited run of Duke & Roya, produced by our very own Harvard alumnae Naila McKenzie-Ross and Kimberly Denise Williams! Come early for our HBAS group photo and stay late for the cast-talk back.

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Virtual Veritas Vignettes: Session 2 with Dawn J. Fraser, HKS 2004

11:00AM Mon 1 Sep 2025 - 11:00AM Mon 29 Sep 2025, Eastern timezone

Media Member Feature Member Featured Professional Development Talk Virtual Veritas Vignettes

VVV: Session 2 with Dawn J. Fraser, HKS 2004 Demystifying the TEDx Process: From Big Idea to Big Stage (mini-series)

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Virtual Veritas Vignettes: Session 3 with Eddie Turner, HKSEE 2021

11:00AM Mon 1 Sep 2025 - 11:00AM Mon 6 Oct 2025, Eastern timezone

Media Member Feature Member Featured Professional Development Talk Virtual Veritas Vignettes

VVV: Session 3 Eddie Turner, HKSEE 2021. Discover the Power of Podcasting! Unlock Your Voice and Reach a Global Audience as a Member of the Harvard Black Alumni Society (HBAS)

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Latest News

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Harvard Black Alumni Society Celebrates Graduates, Continues Community Legacy

Press Release Monday, May 26, 2025: Harvard Black Alumni Society Celebrates Graduates, Continues Community Legacy

Thank You and Farewell

Monica Clark's term as HBAS President ended December 31, 2024

Your Next HBAS President and VP!

Congratulations to Kelly Shapiro JD '05 and Sheria Smith AB '05

Help HBAS Double Its Service Fellowships!

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