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Legacy Week on the Vineyard was created to engage, empower, and highlight the bond and value of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

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2027 HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard |

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Greetings Community & Supporters,

We are still inspired by the powerful conversations, energy, and fellowship from HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard 2026!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us in person at the Oak Bluffs Public Library and tuned in from afar. The 2nd Annual State of the HBCUnion Address was a resounding success, brought to life through the visionary leadership, generous support, and unwavering dedication of our esteemed leaders, sponsors, and community partners.

A Convocation of Visionary Leaders & Speakers

This year’s address brought together an exceptional lineup of higher education leaders who provided deep insights into the political, economic, and cultural landscape of Black higher education.

Our Panelists:
Bonita Brown, Chancellor, Winston-Salem State University
Dr. S. Keith Hargrove, Sr., Chancellor, Elizabeth City State University
Dr. Valerie Kinloch, President, Johnson C. Smith University
Dr. Jonathan K. Jefferson, President, Roxbury Community College
Dr. Roslyn Artis, President, Benedict College
Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, President, Virginia State University
Moderator:
Susan Taylor Batten, President & CEO of www.ABFE.org (Fisk & Howard Alumna), who brilliantly guided and elevated the entire session.
Opening Remarks & Presidential Presentation:
Ms. Kim Godwin https://share.google/1jrw7aSkexzZ7rPwg for delivering inspiring opening remarks and guiding our Presidential Presentation featuringSPGBK (Springbreak Watches).
Special thanks to SPGBK Founder Kwame Molden (NC A&T '09) and Team Lead T'yanna Rouse (NC A&T '19) for facilitating the presentation gifts.
Honoring Extraordinary Service

We were proud to present the inaugural State of the HBCUnion Address Award to The Honorable Ludwig Gaines (Howard University Alumnus).

A steadfast supporter of HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard from Day One, starting back when it was just an idea and continuing from my time as Chair of Bison on the Vineyard (2013–2015).

Ludwig remains a true advocate and steward for HBCUs.

Our Sponsors, Hosts & Community Partners
This impactful gathering was made possible through the dedicated administrative, marketing, catering, and operational support of by @legacyweekonmv

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Theeee Cathy Hughes! taken in Howard University by @legacyweekonmv

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🙋🏾‍♀️🤣🤷🏾‍♀️💯💄🦬💙❤️🥁 taken in Howard University by @legacyweekonmv

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Understand the Assignment.

#vote by @legacyweekonmv

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Introducing the MVP List 🌊💙❤️

**MVP — Martha’s Vineyard People / Places**

For me, Martha’s Vineyard has never been just a place I visit. **The Rock has become part of my journey, my community and my story.**

Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of crossing paths with some incredible **people, places, businesses, organizations, artists, entrepreneurs, community leaders, friends and cultural institutions** that have added value, joy, inspiration and impact to my Vineyard experience.

So I created my own **MVP List Martha’s Vineyard People / Places.**

This is **not a ranking or popularity list.** It is personal. These are people and places that have touched my journey in some way, whether they welcomed me, supported me, taught me, partnered with me, made me laugh, fed me, inspired me, helped me build, preserved Vineyard history, created culture or simply made my time on the island more meaningful.

And some of my MVPs are no longer with us. **† I honor them in memoriam because their impact remains part of the story.**

I already know I may have forgotten somebody! ❤️ **Please forgive me if I unintentionally left you or someone special out.** This list is meant to grow.

So now I want to hear from YOU:

WHO’S YOUR MVP?**
Who are the **Martha’s Vineyard People & Places** that have made *your* experience on The Rock special?

Drop their names in the comments. 👇🏾

Maybe we’ll just have to make the **MVP List an annual tradition.** 😉🌊

**With love and gratitude,
Sheryl Wesley**

#MVP #MarthasVineyardPeople #MarthasVineyard #TheRock #OakBluffs VineyardLife BlackMarthasVineyard MVCommunity MVLegacy HBCULegacyWeek by @legacyweekonmv

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Sunday January 31st is the next MV 101 - Know B4 U Go! "webinar"

Talk to return visitors and actual homeowners.

There are no internet influencers here!

Find out in real time the ins & outs of #MarthasVineyard

How to Get There
Where to Stay
What to Wear
What to Expect

Real #gems 💎

#blacktravel
#OakBluffs

Link in bio - Scroll down to Jan 31st option when you open ticket 🎟 link 🔗!

See you then!

#seeyouonthevineyard by @legacyweekonmv

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@howard1867 definitely #itsadifferentworld

HUuuuuuu!!

You Know!!

#hbcuweekonmarthasvineyard taken in Howard University by @legacyweekonmv

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by @legacyweekonmv

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Shout out to @Sue Jones of @thegardenhouseclub

For hosting the 'It's A Different World' [Netflix] Watch Party!

#HBCUPride

A cast member was in da house!

Jonathan Auguste whose character is 'Treshawn.'

@thejonathanauguste

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13400895/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Q1zzfjC33/

#ATimeWasHad #adifferentworldrebootwatchparty #netflix
#hillman by @legacyweekonmv

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Guess who's hosting / MC'n the Yonkers Riverfest?

Me! 🙋🏾‍♀️ 🗽🤪

https://yonkersdowntown.com/riverfest-2026-2/

🎤 YONKERS, I’M COMING HOME! 💛
I’m excited to share that I, Sheryl Wesley — born in Yonkers — will be HOSTING YONKERS RIVERFEST 2026 THIS SATURDAY! https://yonkersdowntown.com/riverfest-2026-2/ 🎉

There’s something extra special about coming home and taking the stage in the city where my story began. Come down and celebrate with me! We’ve got an incredible day of live music, soul, funk, R&B, Latin rhythms, big brass and plenty of Yonkers energy.

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026

⏰ 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM | RAIN OR SHINE!

📍 Main Street Stage | 65 Main Street, Yonkers, NY 10701

🚗 Festival Parking | 108 Warburton Ave., Yonkers, NY

🎶 ON THE MAIN STREET STAGE

12:00–1:00 PM | James Brown Tribute

We’re kicking off Riverfest with a funky good time celebrating the Godfather of Soul, James Brown!

1:15–2:15 PM | Make Me Smile — A Tribute to Chicago

The horns, harmonies and unforgettable sounds of Chicago and the ’70s and ’80s.

Make Me Smile Live

2:30–3:30 PM | Soul Mixtapes Reboot

Jermaine Jones & Jarena Brown Band bring the R&B with music inspired by Mariah Carey, K-Ci & JoJo, Blackstreet, Lauryn Hill and more.

Jermaine Jones Music

3:45–4:45 PM | Chico Alvarez & Mafimba

It’s time to MOVE! Latin jazz, salsa, charanga, mambo and Afro-Cuban rhythms take over the stage.

5:00 PM+ | Funky Dawgz

Big brass + bold beats meet the sounds of Hip-Hop, R&B, the ’80s, ’90s and beyond!

AND LISA LISA! 🔥🎤

So, Yonkers family, Westchester family, NYC family and everybody in between — COME HOME WITH ME!

Born in Yonkers. Back in Yonkers. And this time, I’m hosting Riverfest! 💛

See you Saturday — RAIN OR SHINE!

Yonkers Riverfest 2026 — Official Event Information

#YonkersRiverfest2026 #YonkersRiverfest #YonkersNY #SherylWesley #BornInYonkers 914 Westchester DowntownYonkers YonkersProud taken in Yonkers, New York by @legacyweekonmv

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