The 2026 Virginia Black History Month Gala at Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel – Arlington, VA

Welcome to The 2026 Virginia Black History Month Gala!

This year’s gala is scheduled for Saturday, 28 February 2026, from 6 pm to 9 pm at the beautiful Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel in Arlington, Virginia. Our keynote next year is Emmy-nominated actor Kadeem Hardison, made famous by the popular 1980s/1990s television show “A Different World.” Kadeem played the African American “math wiz” attending a Historically Black College / University (HBCU) in Virginia. He has also starred in some of Hollywood’s groundbreaking films and television shows, including but not limited to “The Sixth Man,” “White Men Can’t Jump,” “Teenage Bounty Hunters,” “Love Is,” “Moonhaven,” & many more. For details concerning the gala, see the schedule below.

Events Dates/Times:

• The Black Health Fair: Friday 27 February 2026 (4 pm)
• The Relationship Seminar: Friday 27 February 2026 (6 pm)
• The (Online) Black Vendor Showcase: Saturday, 28 February 2026 (5 pm)
• The (Hotel) Black Vendor Showcase: Saturday 28 February 2026 (5 pm)
• The VIP Social with Keynote: Saturday 28 February 2026 (5 pm)

• The Virginia Black History Month Gala: Saturday, 28 February 2026 (6 pm)
• The (Online) Virginia Black History Month Gala: Saturday, 28 February 2026 (6 pm)

For more information on the gala or any other events during the weekend, visit our website at www.vabhma.org.

For hotel reservations at the beautiful Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel

Bill Jones
President, VaBHMA
(540) 907-1857 cell
president@vabhma.com