The Ladies of Impact Honors and Brunch is a signature experience that celebrates the legacy and leadership of distinguished HBCU alumnae while uniting alumnae and students in a powerful, intergenerational, purpose-driven community that honors excellence, fuels mentorship, internships, and scholarships, and invests directly in the success of the next generation of leaders.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Venue: Loudermilk Conference Center
Downtown Atlanta, Sweet Auburn District
Age: 18+
Attire: Elevated brunch chic, wearing your HBCU colors
Ticket: $75 per person
Honorees
The Ladies of Impact Honors & Brunch will honor a curated group of HBCU alumnae and leaders whose work is shaping industries, communities, and future generations of HBCU graduates. Each honoree has made a significant contribution to the development and advancement of HBCUs..
Judge Brenda Cole
Spelman College and Clark Atlanta University
Dr. Bonnie Barclay
Howard University and Tuskegee University School of Medicine
Tia Fuller
Spelman College
Ravi Windom
Howard University
Why Attend
Guests will enjoy an inspiring honors program recognizing impactful women, a thoughtfully curated brunch, and intentional networking opportunities designed to spark connection, mentorship, and collaboration.
Celebrate Legacy - Honor the impact and excellence of HBCU alumnae.
Build Connections - Foster personal and professional relationships among HBCU alumnae and institutions.
Create Opportunities - Develop mentorship, internship, employment and entrepreneurial pipelines for students.
Support Students - Provide financial assistance through scholarships.
What to Expect
Guests will enjoy an inspiring honors program recognizing impactful women, a thoughtfully curated brunch, and intentional networking opportunities designed to spark connection, mentorship, and collaboration.
The Experience
Part I : 10:00 AM Registration, Networking and Vendor Marketplace
Part II: 11:00 AM: Inspiring Program Saluting Our Amazing Honorees
Part III: 12:30-2:00 PM: Brunch, Celebration, Dancing and Vendor Marketplace
About the Host
Kaliráh Strategies is an experiential community relations agency dedicated to creating spaces where purpose meets action. Through strategic creativity and purpose-driven partnerships, Kaliráh brings bold visions to life while strengthening communities and amplifying impact.
Our Vision: Connecting purpose, people and possibilities for meaningful impact.
About the Founder
Ramona Houston is an HBCU alumna and visionary strategist with over 20 years of experience producing impactful events across industries. Through Kaliráh Strategies, she leads purpose-driven initiatives that connect communities, elevate voices, and drive measurable social change.
Who Is This For
Women connected to the HBCU experience.
Alumni. Students. Educators. Leaders. Builders.
And those who believe in investing in them.
If you value legacy, community, and forward motion, you belong in this room!
Why This Moment Matters
Because access changes everything.
Because representation is powerful, but connection is transformative.
Because when HBCU women gather with intention, the outcome is never just a moment. It’s movement.
Your presence helps:
• Build a movement of HBCU alumnae committed to advancing HBCUs
• Fund scholarships for students
• Create mentorship and career pathways
• Strengthen a network built to last
Sponsorship & Partnership
We welcome brands and organizations aligned with our mission to support and uplift HBCU communities. Sponsorship opportunities offer meaningful visibility, direct engagement with attendees, and alignment with initiatives focused on mentorship, scholarships, and impact. To inquire, please contact contact@kalirah.com.
Public Partnership Opportunities
Foundation Partner — $1,500
For those who believe in building what lasts.
Who understands that impact is not a moment, it is infrastructure.
• Your name placed within the experience. Featured on the event website and within the official program booklet
• Two seats inside the experience - your community, your network, your presence in the room
Momentum Maker — $500
For those who move things forward.
Who show up not just to attend, but to contribute to the energy of the room.
• Your name recognized on the event website and in the official program booklet
• Two seats inside the experience - access to the conversations, the connections, and the energy that moves things forward
Call to Action
Be part of a moment that honors legacy, builds connection, and creates opportunity.
Secure your seat today.
FAQs
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More than a moment, by attending you will be in a room intentionally designed for connection that leads to a movement of alumnae committed to advancing HBCUs. Expect meaningful introductions, proximity to leaders and decision-makers, and opportunities tied to mentorship, collaboration, and future pathways.
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Elevated brunch chic in your HBCU colors. Alumni are encouraged to represent their alma mater; guests may wear the colors of a favorite HBCU. Think polished, expressive, and celebratory—this is your moment to show up with intention, confidence, and style.
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Your ticket includes access to the full event experience, including the curated brunch, honors program, and all networking and engagement opportunities throughout the event.
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No. This is a pre-registered event only. Advance purchase is required.
Parking Information
The Loudermilk Conference Center is located in downtown Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn District and has a parking deck. It is also accessible by car and rideshare services.
