Jazz & Joy! Our 2nd Annual Brunch and Scholarship Fundraiser

Houston Tuskegee Alumni Association welcomes you to to Jazz & Joy! Our 2nd Annual Brunch and Scholarship Fundraiser. Join us for a meaningful and memorable afternoon filled with live jazz music, a delicious brunch buffet, mimosa bar, and special recognition of our 2025 community trailblazers. This special event will take place at the elegant Chateau Crystale, providing the perfect backdrop to see old friends and make new ones. Capping off the event on a high note, we are honorred to have Tuskegee Univsersity's 10th President and CEO, Dr. Mark Brown will be our keynote speaker. Come together with alumni, friends, family and community partners to enjoy good food, good music, and contribute to a scholarship fund that will make a difference in someone's life. Let's spread Jazz and Joy together!

Brunch menu will consist of a carving station of herb crusted roast beef with au ju, eggs benedict, blintzes with raspberry sauce, scrambled eggs, assorted meat, potato pancakes, and an assortment of breads and fruits to complement

2024 Award Winners

Distinguished Alumni Award - Orjanel Lewis, Esq.

Young Alumni Achievement Award - Kayla Frazier

Alumni Entrepreneurship Award - Donecia Abate, MBA

The Alumni Innovation Award - Dr. Stara Robertson, DVM

The Booker T. Washington Community Leadership Award - Dr. Veronica Johnson Williams

HTAA Member of the Year - Dr. Debra Ely, Ph.D

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Chateau Crystale, 2517 South Gessner Road, Houston, United States