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5:00 PM
Coronation of Mister and Miss Tougaloo College
Kroger Gymnasium — Owens Health & Wellness CenterJustin Williams, Mister Tougaloo College 2025–2026; Almia Valentine, Miss Tougaloo College 2025–2026
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11:00 AM
Film Screening: “John Burris — Godfather of Police Litigation”
BGT Auditorium — Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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6:00 PM
Student Government Association’s Glimmer of Legends Soiree
Maurice & Mavis James Courtyard — Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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4:00 PM
Founders’ Concert
Henry Rhodes,Blues
Dr. Bianca Jackson,Classical
Kerry Thomas, R&B
Latoya Hubbard,Gospel
Tougaloo College Jazz Ensemble
Merc B. Williams, HostBGT Auditorium — Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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All Day
Red & Blue Day
Wear your Tougaloo red and blue across campus and online—celebrate our legacy and community spirit all day long. Share your photos and moments with #Tougaloo and #RedAndBlueDay.
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11:00 AM
Installation of the 93rd Student Government Association
Morgan Stanley, SGA President 2025–2026 and the SGA Leadership CabinetThe Historic Woodworth Chapel
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4:00 PM
Presidential Distinguished Lecture Series
Speaker: Waikinya J.S. Clanton, ’08
State Director, Mississippi Southern Poverty Law CenterThe Historic Woodworth Chapel
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All Day
Giving Day 2025 — Together We Grow
24-hour social media-driven giving campaign supporting student scholarships.On Thursday, October 9, join alumni, students, faculty, and friends for a 24-hour celebration of giving, all to support scholarships, student innovation, and campus growth. Whether it’s $18.69 to honor our founding, or a larger gift in tribute to your Tougaloo journey, every dollar moves us forward.
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change
Panelists:
Dr. Flonzie Brown Wright
Civil Rights Icon
Mr. Jay Rushing
Youth Engagement Coordinator, Emmett Till Interpretative Center
Mr. Benjamin Saulsberry
Director of Public Engagement & Museum Education, Emmett Till Interpretative Center
Dr. Miranda Freeman '92
Dean of the School of Humanities/Associate Professor of EnglishThe Historic Woodworth Chapel
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6:00 PM
Showtime @ the Loo featuring Sheryl Underwood
A Party with a Purpose supporting Tougaloo Athletics · $20 (Alumni & Friends) · $5 (Students)
Tougaloo College is an alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free campus. Firearms and weapons are prohibitedKroger Gymnasium — Owens Health & Wellness CenterGet Your Tickets Today
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11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kincheloe Annual Research Symposium — Poster Presentations
Room 106 — Kincheloe Hall
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6:00 PM
Rhythm & Boots Block Party
Owens Health & Wellness Center Parking LotTougaloo College is an alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free campus. Firearms and weapons are prohibited.
Info: Taw@blackwithnochaser.com
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7:00 PM
TCNAA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Honorees: Dr. M. Deborah Hyde C’70 (Medicine); Dr. Linberg Clark, Jr. C’79 (Community Service); Mrs. Leona Bishop C’93 (Education); Paheadra Robinson, Esq. C’94 (Government & Law); Mr. Michael McLendon C’92 (Arts & Entertainment)The Westin Jackson — 407 South Congress Street, Jackson, MS 39201Get Your Tickets Today
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8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Kincheloe Annual Research Symposium — Oral Presentations
Room 106 — Kincheloe Hall
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8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
TCNAA Board of Directors’ Meeting
Owens Health & Wellness Center 212 A & B
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10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Dedication of the Jessie L. Sherrod, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP Auditorium
Dedication of the Aurelia Jones-Taylor, M.B.A., Jesolyn Larry Howell, Ph.D., Jessie L. Sherrod, M.D., M.P.H., FAAP Art SuiteBennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Dedicatory Reception
Maurice & Mavis James Courtyard — BGT Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
TCNAA — State of the College
Speaker: Dr. Donzell Lee, President, Tougaloo CollegeThe Historic Woodworth Chapel
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12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
7th Annual Alumni Tailgate
Tougaloo College is an alcohol, drug, and tobacco-free campus. Firearms and weapons are prohibited.Dr. James A. Coleman Athletic Complex
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12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
1975 Summer Science Program 50th Anniversary
BGT Auditorium — Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
1975 Summer Science Program Social
Student Gallery — Bennie G. Thompson Academic & Civil Rights Research Center
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10:00 AM
Founders’ Convocation
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Wheeler Parker, Jr., Pastor & District Superintendent, The Argo Temple Church of God in Christ (Summit, IL)The Historic Woodworth Chapel