Black Alumni Council

In 1979, a need was identified for increased African American participation in the Alumni Association. To this end, alumni in the greater Columbia area met and formed the Black Caucus of the Greater University of South Carolina Alumni Association. The Black Caucus name was eventually changed to the Black Alumni Council (BAC).

The organization continues to develop programs and activities to stimulate the participation of black graduates. The Black Alumni Council’s overall mission continues to guide its path.

Black Alumni Council Information

Apply to Serve on the Black Alumni Council Board! Show your love for your alma mater by becoming a Board member for My Carolina Black Alumni Council. Now is an excellent time to make memories while serving. More... Exclusive Gamecock T-Shirt Available for Only $12! Take part in our exclusive "Keep Calm and Gamecock On" t-shirt promotion, celebrating our love for the University of South Carolina in honor of this year's graduating class. More... First Lady's Cookbook Presale for Members Only! Greek Revival from the Garden presents all new recipes focused on bringing the bounty of the garden to the table in easy and accessible ways. Member discount! More... Get Our Baseball Hand Banner When You Join or Sponsor! Our exclusive hand banner celebrates Carolina Baseball, which over the past three years has reached the championship series of the College World Series. Take part today! More... President Pledges to Enhance Security on Campus "When one member of our family is harmed, we are all harmed... I assure each of you that I will do all that I can to continue to make this campus safe for students, faculty and staff." More... State License Tag Honors Gamecock Baseball Program Relive it all and show your love for Carolina Baseball with a Back-to-Back Championship license tag, celebrating the storied program's two national championships. More... Richard T. Greener Scholarship Banquet Set for April 27 The Black Alumni Council will host the annual Richard T. Greener Scholarship Banquet on April 27, featuring Board of Trustee Leah B. Moody, '96, as the keynote speaker. More... See How Carolina Impacts Your County! From educating future leaders to supporting our economic vitality, the University of South Carolina's eight-campus system makes a huge difference in the Palmetto State. More... Alumnus Makes History in SC Air National Guard The 300-seat auditorium was filled to capacity to witness Calvin H. Elam, '87, make history when he became the South Carolina Air National Guard's first black general officer. More... Meet Your Black Alumni Council! Here is your Black Alumni Council... join us for an event sometime soon! Members: Crow About Your Business Today! The new "Birds of a Feather" alumni business listing allows members to post their business information for all alumni and friends to search. Get started today! More... NPR Story Spotlights Carolina's First Black Instructor My Carolina's Richard T. Greener Scholarship is the namesake of the University of South Carolina's first African-American professor. An NPR story highlights more about him. More...

Board Contacts

• Kenny Vinson, '85
  President
• Johnathan Kirkwood, '00
  Vice President
• Cherelle Guyton, '07
  Secretary
  
• Tracy Dunn, '96, '03 
  Board Member  
• Regine Jacobs, '00
  Board Member 
• Fatimah Niles, '01 
  Board Member  
• Tamara Peterson, '07, '10 
  Board Member  
• Hasan Ross-el, '08 
  Board Member  

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Upcoming Black Alumni Events