To Happy 1st Day of Spring RDTAC!

Just a few updates:

1.  The Scholarship Committee is now accepting applications for the 2022 RDTAC Scholarship.  All applicants must be a current student.  For more information,  please visit the RDTAC website at https://www.raleighdurhamtuskegeealumni.com/scholarship.html. Applications are due by June 1, 2022.

2.  TU Alumni, please continue to vote for Tuskegee University in the “Retool Your School” competition.  As of today, TU is in 3rd place with 181,282 votes, behind Coahoma Community College and Alcorn State University.  We have exactly 1 week as voting ends March 27th.  See below. To vote, visit www.retoolyourschool.com.

​Have a blessed week!


Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Wonderful Wednesday RDTAC:

Happy National Women’s History Month!  The U.S. Congress, in 1987, designated the month of March as “National Women’s History Month” in recognition of women’s many accomplishments.  The RDTAC honors the 3 wives of Booker T. Washington: 

1. Fannie N. Smith

• Married in 1882, had 1 child – Portia M. Washington.  Fannie died in 1884

2. Olivia A. Davidson

• Married in 1886, had 2 sons – Booker T. Washington Jr. and Ernest Davidson Washington.  Olivia died in 1889.

3. Margaret James Murray

• Married in 1893, no children but she helped rear all 3 children.  In 1972, Margaret was inducted into the Alabama Women’s Hall of Fame for her compassion, intelligence and independence of judgement, which led her to be among the greatest women and African American leaders of her century.  Margaret outlived Booker T. and died in 1915.

Booker T. Washington gave all 3 wives credit for their contributions at Tuskegee.  2 buildings at Tuskegee University are named for his last 2 wives.

The March RDTAC meeting is this Saturday, March 12th at 2:00 pm.  The Zoom information is: [Contact RDTAC for Zoom Information]

The Agenda is attached [Contact RDTAC for Agenda].  If you would like to add any item to the agenda, please reach out. 

TU Alumni, dues are now due.  Dues can be mailed to Melvin McCain at 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  Dues are $70, single and $130, couples.  Again, any TU Alumni, not previously a member, that pays dues in March will receive a free 2022 RDTAC Calendar.

See you Saturday!  😊

 
Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Good Sunday RDTAC:

The March RDTAC will be this Saturday, March 12th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda and Zoom information will be sent later this week.  Please see below information and updates:

1.      The RDTAC Logo is officially trademarked!  See attached letter from the Department of the Secretary of State, Elaine F. Marshall.  Thank You to Amanita Thomas for spearheading this important project.

Good Evening RDTAC:

Congratulations to AriAnna Thomas, the daughter of Amanita Thomas, who was crowned Ms. Phi Beta Sigma!  See pics.  AriAnna is the current Junior Class President and the 2021 RDTAC Scholarship recipient.

Good Sunday RDTAC:

Per yesterday’s meeting, the following is additional information:

1. The 2nd annual Black College World Series will be held in Montgomery, AL on May 11-15, 2022.  Please see the link https://blackcollegenines.com/montgomery-alabama-to-host-2022-hbcus-black-college-world-series/ for more information.
2. The 2022 SIAC Basketball Tournament is scheduled for February 28 – March 5, 2022 at Rock Hill Sport & Event Center in Rock Hill, SC.  The official schedule will be released later this month.  The men’s team is currently 13-10, 9-5 SIAC and the women’s team is 18-3, 12-2 SIAC
 
Have a great rest of Black History Month!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Happy Black History Month RDTAC:

I hope this email finds you well.  The February meeting will be this Saturday, February 12th at 2:00 pm.  The Zoom information is below and the Agenda is attached:

[Contact RDTAC for Zoom Info & Agenda]

If you would like to add anything to the Agenda, let me know.  Please see the following information:

1. Tuskegee University’s 130th Annual Farmers Conference is being held, via Zoom, February 15-17, 2022 with various speakers.  Please see the attached information from Raymon Shange. [Contact RDTAC for attachment]
2. Fred Smith’s apartment complex, Treeo Raleigh,  is hosting a program for Black History Month.  Lillie Head, a native of Tuskegee and a Tuskegee Institute graduate, will be speaking at 1:00 pm on February 23, 2022.  Lillie Head is the daughter of Freddie Lee Tyson, an unwilling participant in Tuskegee Syphilis Study.  Fred is inviting all TU Alumni.  [Contact RDTAC for address]
3. Tuskegee University’s National Center for Bioethics in Research and Health Care is hosting a webinar on February 24, 2022 from 3-4 pm EST, The Fierce Urgency of Now:  Policy Action Needed to Address HIV/AIDS in the Black Community.  Please see the attached email. [Contact RTDAC for attachment]
4. Willie Slater has become the new head football coach at Clark Atlanta University.  Please see link Willie Slater Named New CAU Head Football Coach - Clark Atlanta University Athletics (clarkatlantasports.com) for the full story.
5. Alumni, we still have a few 2022 RDTAC Calendars left.  We are offering the calendars at a discounted rate - $10.00 each.  Please contact Henry Wall at (919) 264-7259 to get yours.  “Tuskegee University – We Are Black History”

 
I look forward to “seeing” you all this Saturday!

 
Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Happy Black History Month RDTAC:

February is a month to celebrate Black History and Love.  One of my favorite t-shirts that I own says, “Tuskegee University – We Are Black History”.  Those words are significant in February, as well as the other 11 months of the year.  I hope each of you attends at least one event this month that celebrates our past, present and future.

RDTAC, the February meeting will be at 2:00 pm on the 12th.  The Agenda and the Zoom information will be sent next week.  Please plan to attend.  In the meantime, please see the attachment – Tuskegee University, Quick Facts, Fall 2021.

See you on the 12th!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97

President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522
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Happy New Year RDTAC:

I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas and your New Year has been going great thus far.  The 1st meeting of 2022 will be this Saturday, January 8th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda is attached and the Zoom information is:

[Contact RDTAC for Agenda & Zoom Information]
 

See you Saturday,

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Merry Christmas RDTAC:

The December and last meeting of 2021 will be Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 pm.  The agenda is attached and the Zoom information is as follows:

[Contact RDTAC for Agenda & Zoom Information]

After a brief meeting to handle business, we will have our annual Christmas party.  Please chill your favorite drink to “share”.  😊  And yes, the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” contest will take place again. 

To get you in the Christmas spirit, watch the "1987 Christmas Concert, TU Golden Voices Concert Choir" on YouTube: https://youtu.be/EraDOdgehNo . Unfortunately for the 2nd year in a row, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the choir could not perform for the annual Christmas concert. 


See you Saturday!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522

Good Evening RDTAC:

I hope everyone had a bountiful Thanksgiving.  Just a friendly reminder that the last meeting of 2021 will be Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 pm, via Zoom.  Please wear your favorite “ugly Christmas sweater” for our annual celebration.  The Zoom information and Agenda will be sent later this week. 

Please take note of the following:

1. 2022 Calendars have been distributed.  Please send all received payments to Melvin McCain at 111 Lewey Brook Drive, Cary, NC  27519.  If you need more calendars, please contact Henry Wall.
   
2. The 2022 Budget is being finalized.  If you have anything to add, please send ASAP.
   
3. The Marching Crimson Piper Band is now performing and displayed their new uniforms.  See the following TU Band New Uniform Promo Video at: https://youtu.be/8JDL1NIshVg  The band performed at the Turkey Day Classic.

See you Saturday!

Alicia F. Wiley, ’94 & ‘97
President,
Raleigh-Durham Tuskegee Alumni Club (RDTAC)
aliciawiley@live.com
C (919) 270-6114  H (919) 266-9522