The Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter proudly celebrates its 32nd annual Sweet Sounds of Sharing on Homecoming Day, November 9, 2024. This year’s event will honor distinguished individuals in a program held at UL Lafayette’s Bayou Bijou Theater, located on the first floor of the Student Union. Doors open at 9:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 10 a.m., followed by a Zydeco brunch in the Student Union Ballroom. A cash bar will be available.

2024 Outstanding Alumni Honorees
Dr. Katie Babineaux-Alexis '87
Tonya Bolden-Ball '03
Dr. Jorden R. Melton, Jr. '16, '23
State Representative Dustin J. Miller '10
Gavin J. Peters '12
Dr. Wanda J. Phillips '90, '94
Dr. Ezora J. Proctor '71

2024 Trail Blazer
State Senator Gerald R. Boudreaux '82

Wear your best Ragin’ Cajuns game day attire or fraternity/sorority gear!

All proceeds benefit the Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter’s scholarship and programming initiatives. Sponsorship and advertisement opportunities are also available.

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, November 1. Please note that attendees must be 18 or older to enter the event.

Refund Policy: Unfortunately, refunds are not available for this event, including in cases of unforeseen schedule changes. If you're unable to attend after purchasing a ticket, you have the option to convert your ticket into a tax-deductible gift to support the Christiana Smith African American Alumni Chapter.

For any event-related inquiries, please contact the chapter at ulblackalum@gmail.com.