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 NY Community Care Initiative: A NY Urban League Service Event
FEATURED
5:30PM - 7:30PM Tue 17 Feb 2026, Eastern timezone

Join the Harvard Black Alumni Society of New York in partnership with the New York Urban League to pack care packages for college students. This year, HBAS NY is proud to sponsor the Whitney M Young, Jr. Scholarship Program through a series of events.

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HBAS NY The Making of an Icon: How Basquiat Became a Global Brand @ HCNY
FEATURED
7:00PM - 8:00PM Tue 17 Feb 2026, Eastern timezone

HBAS members are invited to the Harvard Club for an evening with the author of Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Making of an Icon for a compelling discussion of one of the most powerful artistic brands of our time.

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HBAS NY Creative Writing Workshop
FEATURED
8:00PM - 9:30PM Wed 18 Feb 2026, Eastern timezone

In celebration of Black History Month, HBAS is offering limited tickets with a 20% discount to the Drink 'N Draft Creative Writing Workshop designed to help get the creative juices flowing and give opportunity to share your work.

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HBAS NY Ivy Lake Social: Live Music, Comedy & Curated Connection for Singles 30–45
FEATURED
7:00PM - 10:30PM Wed 25 Feb 2026, Eastern timezone

Ivy Lake Salon is a curated, elevated social experience for singles between the ages of 30 and 45 to enjoy an evening of fun and meaningful connection.

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HBAS Boston in Action: Nourish the Neighborhood

3:30PM - 4:30PM Thu 19 Feb 2026, Eastern timezone

Boston Food Link HBAS HBAS-Boston Volunteer

Volunteers Needed!

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