The Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni spent an evening at Level7 Rooftop Bar to celebrate the Juneteenth weekend. It was great time of fellowship and food. Stay tuned to see what event we do next! ❤️💛
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 Happy June RDTAC, Juneteenth is a US federal holiday celebrated annually on June 19th to commemorate the ending of slavery. The name, first used in the 1890's, is a portmanteau of the words "June" and "nineteenth", referring to June 19, 1865. June 19th is the day Major General Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas. Juneteenth became the first new federal holiday since Martin Luther King Jr. Day was adopted in 1983. RDTAC, although June is our "vacation" month, we are still quite busy! Below are the June updates:
Remember... "No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it" H.E. Luccock See you on June 20th! Blessings, Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected]
 We're celebrating Juneteenth with our HBCU fam! 🖤❤️💛💚 #Juneteenth2025 #HBCUsMatter
 Wonderful Wednesday RDTAC,
April is one of those months that it seems like there is something scheduled every day and something for everyone-April Fools' Day on the 1st, Tax Day on the 15th, Good Friday on the 18th, Easter on the 20th and Earth Day on the 22nd. But, for TU Alumni, we recognize April 5th-Booker T. Washington's Birthday. For without him, Tuskegee would not be. AND... Please mark your calendars for the April RDTAC Meeting, this Saturday, March 12th at 2:00 pm at the Durham Library located at 300 N. Roxboro Street, room #3214. Afterwards, we will eat at Dame's Chicken and Waffles, 530 Foster Street. Please plan to attend both. If you are dining with us, please bring cash, because for large parties the restaurant policy is one ticket per the group with 20% gratuity. Topic: April RDTAC Meeting Time: Apr 12, 2025 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) RDTAC, this will be Hadiya Harrigan's last in person meeting with us. As most of you know, Hadiya graduated from Duke University last May with a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering. Hadiya graduated from Tuskegee in 2018 with a BS, also in Mechanical Engineering. She has obtained a position with Proctor & Gamble in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio and will be leaving Durham by the end of April. Hadiya has been a vital part of the RDTAC, donating her expertise in computer & technology. She developed the RDTAC website and organized the Club's Google drive. Hadiya will be joining the Cincinnati Club where her father, Dale Harrigan, is the President. Please come on Saturday to wish her well as she moves upward & onward! See you Saturday, Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected]  Happy Fall RDTAC,
Just a friendly reminder that the October RDTAC Meeting will be this Saturday at 2:00 pm at the following location: Durham County Library, 300 N Roxboro Street, Durham, 27701. The agenda is attached. For those who cannot meet in person, the Zoom link is as follows: Topic: October RDTAC Meeting Time: Oct 12, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information] Meeting ID: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information] Passcode: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information] RDTAC, we will have 2 distinguished alumni in attendance: Rev. Dr. James P. Quincy III, ’90 and Rev, Dr. Jerry Johnson, ’97. They are the newly elected TNAA Executive officers, President, and 1st Vice President, respectively. They requested to meet with the RDTAC. They will have 30 minutes to address the Club and entertain questions. After the meeting, the RDTAC will support a black-owned restaurant by dining at Let’s Eat Soul Food, located at 2514 Fayetteville Street, Durham 27707. RDTAC, dues are now due. Dues are $115, Couple and $75, Single. Dues can be mailed to: Melvin McCain, [Contact RDTAC for Address]. If you are not a member of the RDTAC, please consider joining the Club. Dues can also be paid at the October meeting or CashApp to [Contact RDTAC For CashApp Information]. We are and continue to do great things for current students, future students, Alumni & our Mother Tuskegee! Just a few dates to remember, as we wind down 2024: November – 100th TU Homecoming No meeting December – Annual RDTAC Christmas Party December 14th, 4:00 pm For those alumni attending the 100th TU Homecoming, also attached is a schedule of events and what to wear. The homecoming game on Saturday, October 9th will be a “White Out”. Please order your white shirts early! See you Saturday! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected] C (919) 270-6114 Good Morning RDTAC, I hope you had a wonderful summer! September is right around the corner, which means one thing…it’s time to get back to the business of our beloved mother Tuskegee. Our first meeting back will be September 14th at 2:00 pm at the home of Gary and Alicia Wiley, located at [Contact RDTAC For Address]. For those who cannot meet in person, the Zoom link is: Topic: September RDTAC Meeting Time: Sep 14, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Zoom Link: [Contact RDTAC For Zoom Info] Meeting ID: [Contact RDTAC For Zoom Info] Passcode: [Contact RDTAC For Zoom Info] RDTAC, this meeting will be brief, to review and approve the 2025 RDTAC TU Calendar. After which, we will welcome a special guest – Carolyn Quick Tillery, author of The African-American Heritage Cookbook, Traditional Recipes and Fond Remembrances from Alabama’s Renowned Tuskegee University. Ms. Tillery will speak and personally sign your cookbook. This is a great keepsake for you and future generations of Tuskegeeans! The cookbook can be purchased at Barnes & Nobel, Amazon and other locations. Both cookbooks are below, for those who have the original, left, or the updated version, right.
Congratulations to Dr. Vann B. Sapp! Dr. Mark Brown has appointed Vann Vice President of External Affairs. Vann was a member of the RDTAC while in Raleigh and served as dean & professor at Saint Augustine’s University. Vann is a native of Tuskegee, AL. RDTAC, dues are now due. Dues are $115, Couple and $75, Single. Dues can be mailed to: Melvin McCain, [Contact RDTAC For Address]. If you are not a member of the RDTAC, please consider joining the Club. Dues can also be paid at the September meeting or CashApp to [Contact RDTAC For Payment Information]. We are and continue to do great things for current students, future students, Alumni & our Mother Tuskegee! Have a safe Labor Day Holiday and welcome back RDTAC and see you on the 14th! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected] C (919) 270-6114  Happy July RDTAC,
I sincerely hope each of you are enjoying your Summer thus far. Today we bid farewell to our 9th President, Dr. Charlotte P. Morris, and welcome our 10th President, Dr. Mark Brown. Dr. Brown’s tenure marks the first time in Tuskegee’s nearly 143-year history that an alum will lead the University. Dr. Brown’s tenure officially begins today. He is a retired Air Force Major General. RDTAC, please remember to take part in the 1881 Challenge-81 Hours of Giving this week. Log on the Tuskegee University site to select the 8 Funds available:
You can donate in increments of $50 or to make it interesting, donate your year of graduation, $18.81, $188.10, etc. Just GIVE. 😊 Please mark your calendars for the 100th TU Homecoming, November 9th. The RDTAC has already purchased our tailgate tent spot. The RDTAC 2025 calendar is currently being worked on by me and Henry Wall. We plan to have the calendars ready by the September meeting and of course, Homecoming. Lastly, dues are now due. Dues are $115, Couple and $75, Single. Dues can be mailed to: Melvin McCain, [Contact RDTAC For Address]. If you are not a member of the RDTAC, please consider joining the Club. We are and continue to do great things for current students, future students, Alumni & our Mother Tuskegee! Enjoy your Summer break! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected] C (919) 270-6114  Top of June RDTAC,
Let us welcome the 10th president of Mother Tuskegee, Dr. Mark Brown! Dr. Brown’s selection is the first time in Tuskegee’s nearly 143-year history that an alum will lead our university. He will begin his tenure on July 1st. Let us all pray for his well-being, health, and success. For we all know that when HE succeeds, TUSKEGEE succeeds! RDTAC, the Annual Picnic will be this Saturday, June 8th at 4:00 pm at the home of alumni Gary & Alicia Wiley at [Contact RDTAC For Address]. The Club will host alumni, current & future students. We will also award the 2024 RDTAC Scholarship. As always, there will be good food, fun and fellowship. Please plan to attend. This will be our last meeting before the summer hiatus. 😊 Alumni, dues are now due. Dues are $115, Couple and $75, Single. Dues can be brought to the picnic or mailed to: Melvin McCain, [Contact RDTAC For Address]. If you are not a member of the RDTAC, please consider joining the Club. We are and continue to do great things for current students, future students, Alumni & our Mother Tuskegee! Lastly, the Calendar Committee will begin drafting the 2025 RDTAC Calendar this month. If you have any pictures or would like to see a particular picture in the calendar, please let Henry Wall know. He can be reached at [Contact RDTAC For Contact Info]. See you Saturday and please wear TU paraphernalia! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected] C (919) 270-6114  Happy Memorial Day RDTAC!
Memorial Day is a holiday that honors those who died in the nation’s wars. It originated as “Decoration Day”, a day to decorate the graves of Civil War soldiers with flowers. It later expanded to include all members of the U.S. military who fought and died in service. Along with honoring YOUR family members who served, let us honor the renowned Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airman was a group of African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardments Group of the USAF. The name also applied to the navigators, bombardiers, mechanics, instructors, crew chiefs, nurses, cooks, and other support personnel. The Tuskegee Airmen was awarded 3 Distinguished Unit Citations, 96 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 14 Bronze Stars, 744 Air Medals, at least 60 Purple Hearts & 1 Silver Star. Fly Red Tails, Fly! RDTAC, please mark your calendars for the Annual Picnic to be held June 8th at 4:00 pm hosted by alumni Gary & Alicia Wiley at [Contact RDTAC For Address]. The Club will host alumni, current & future students. We will also award the 2024 RDTAC Scholarship. As always, there will be good food, fun and fellowship. Please plan to attend. This will be our last meeting before the summer hiatus. 😊 RDTAC, please see the attached email [Contact RDTAC For Email] from a student at Tuskegee University requesting financial assistance. Please review and be prepared to vote you wishes in June. Alumni, dues are now due. Dues are $115, Couple and $75, Single. Dues can be brought to the picnic or mailed to: Melvin McCain, [Contact RDTAC For Address]. If you are not a member of the RDTAC, please consider joining the Club. We are and continue to do great things for current students, future students, Alumni & our Mother Tuskegee! Lastly, we are still congratulating our own Hadiya Harrigan who received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Material Science at Duke University this month. Hadiya has served faithfully in the RDTAC since graduating from Tuskegee in 2018 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. In the RDTAC, she has served as the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Chair of the Technology Committee and developed & implemented the RDTAC website at raleighdurhamtuskegeealumni.com. Hadiya has also attended countless College Fairs with the President through the years. Hadiya is still unsure of the future, but we know her future is bright! We will keep you updated. If you would like to send Hadiya a congratulatory card/gift, please mail it to: [Contact RDTAC For Address]. She will be in Durham at least until the end of June. 😊 Enjoy your holiday weekend and see you in June! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected] C (919) 270-6114  Congratulations to Hadiya Harrigan! Hadiya will be graduating in May with a Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering in Material Science. She obtained her MS in 2022. Hadiya has served faithfully in the RDTAC since graduating from Tuskegee in 2018 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. In the RDTAC, she has served as the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Chair of the Technology Committee and developed & implemented the RDTAC website at RALEIGH-DURHAM TUSKEGEE ALUMNI CLUB (RDTAC) - Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) (raleighdurhamtuskegeealumni.com). Hadiya has also attended countless College Fairs with the President through the years. 😊 The RDTAC is invited to the event above. The actual graduation has limited tickets. Currently, I don’t know her future plans, but I’m sure her future is BRIGHT ! The April Meeting will be this Saturday, at 2:00 pm via Zoom. The Agenda is attached [Contact RDTAC for Agenda] and the Zoom information is: Topic: April RDTAC Meeting Time: Apr 20, 2024 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Link] Meeting ID: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Info] Passcode: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Info] Please mark your calendars for the date of the RDTAC Annual Picnic. It will take place on June 8th at 4:00 pm at the home of alumni Gary and Alicia Wiley. We are inviting all future & current students as well as awarding the 2024 RDTAC Scholarship. There will be good food, fun and fellowship as we break for the Summer. Please plan to attend! See you Saturday! Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97 President, Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC) [email protected] C (919) 270-6114 H (919) 266-9522 |
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