Black-Tie Fundraiser Gala

“Empowering Dreams, Enabling Futures”

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

◆ About the Event

The Bowie/Mitchellville (MD) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. invites you to their Inaugural Black-Tie Fundraiser Gala — a landmark celebration of their 23rd Charter Anniversary. Join us for a red carpet cocktail hour, a celebrity-hosted dinner, a surprise guest speaker, an awards ceremony, and an unforgettable evening on the dance floor.

“Empowering Dreams, Enabling Futures”

◆ Event Details

Date & Time

Saturday, October 3, 2026

6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

Venue

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

3501 University Blvd E · Hyattsville, MD 20783

Dress Code

Black Tie

Formal attire required

◆ Arrive in Style

Red Carpet Cocktail Hour

Strike a pose · Mingle with distinguished guests · Start the evening right

◆ Evening Program

1

Red Carpet Cocktail Hour — Arrive, mingle, and make your entrance in style
2

Celebrity-Hosted Dinner — An elegant seated dinner experience
3

Surprise Guest Speaker — A special message from a distinguished guest
4

Awards Ceremony — Recognizing excellence, service, and community impact
5

Evening on the Dance Floor — Celebrate the night away with great music and great company

◆ Masters of Ceremony

Master of Ceremony

Joe Clair

Comedian & Media Personality

Mistress of Ceremony

Molette Green

NBC 4 Anchor
Emmy Award-Winning Community Reporter

◆ Your Ticket Makes a Difference

Proceeds from this gala directly support the Bowie-Mitchellville (MD) Diamond Foundation’s mission to empower youth and strengthen our community through education and service.

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Guide Right Program

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BMAC Kappa Leaguers

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STEM Programming

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Local Scholarships

◆ Tickets

◆ Get Tickets on Eventbrite

Secure checkout via Eventbrite · Black tie required

◆ Presented By

Host Chapter

Bowie / Mitchellville (MD) Alumni Chapter

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. · Polemarch: Lawrence W. Speed

Beneficiary Organization

BMDF — Bowie-Mitchellville (MD) Diamond Foundation

501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Empowering Dreams, Enabling Futures

◆ For More Information

Adrian Carroll — Fundraiser Chairman

[email protected]

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