Black Excellence Weekend
Close out Black History Month with a powerful, joy-filled celebration of culture, community, and Black excellence. Black Excellence Weekend brings together URBAN members for two unforgettable days of art, connection, and recognition. Join us to honor our collective legacy while celebrating the brilliance of Black Spiders past and present.
Attendees may register for one or multiple events throughout the weekend.
Registration is requested by February 20.
Space may be limited for select experiences—early registration is encouraged. Review the full list of events below:
Friday, February 27
Exhibit Visit: Giants at the VMFA**
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Join fellow Spiders in Richmond for a once-in-a-lifetime visit to Giants: Art from the Dean Collection of Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA). With the exhibition set to leave the VMFA just two days later, this experience offers a fleeting opportunity to engage with iconic works by Black artists across the African diaspora.
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA
Registration for this event is FREE and includes a timed ticket to the exhibit.
**This event is sold out. Please contact Alumni Engagement at alumnievents@richmond.edu to join the waitlist.
Friday, February 27
URBAN Black Excellence Weekend Reception
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Continue the evening with a private URBAN reception following the exhibit visit. Hosted by Jasmonn Coleman, '98, this gathering provides space for meaningful conversation, reflection, and connection with fellow alumni and friends as we celebrate Black Excellence Weekend together.
Reynolds Lecture Hall
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
200 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard
Richmond, VA
$20 per person includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open beer and wine bar.
Saturday, February 28
7th Annual Black Excellence Gala: Sneaker Edition, presented by The Hub for Student Inclusion & Community
6:30 - 10:00 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.
End the weekend in style among fellow URBAN members, students, faculty, and staff at the 7th Annual Black Excellence Gala: Sneaker Edition. This sneaker ball blends elegance and culture, inviting guests to pair formal attire with their favorite kicks.
The evening will feature the presentation of the Black Excellence Award, honoring an alum who exemplifies outstanding achievement, leadership, and service while uplifting the Black community at the University of Richmond. Tickets for this event will be shared via Eventbrite.
Queally Admissions Center
142 UR Drive
Richmond, VA
Registration for this event is FREE and includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and two bar drink tickets.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, UR will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event. Direct accommodation requests to alumnievents@richmond.edu or (804) 289-8030.