QLSA & The Washington DC Chapter of the FAMU NAA, presents the Black Athlete Town Hall

QLSA and the Washington DC chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association present the Black Athlete Town Hall, a national convening focused on the future of Black athlete leadership. The event is a panel-centered town hall exploring how today’s Black athletes can use their platforms and influence to create lasting institutions and generational impact, rather than focusing only on personal financial success. Timed to align with Congressional Black Caucus Week, the evening deliberately connects athletic leadership to broader political and civic conversations in the nation’s capital.

The program includes a national convening on the business of Black athletic influence, with discussion covering ownership, name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities, and investment strategies. A Q&A segment follows the panel, allowing the audience to engage directly with the discussion. The evening also includes a recognition moment honoring Florida A&M University alumna and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms.

When: 2026-09-15

Venue: Howard Theatre, 620 T Street NW, Washington, DC 20001

Presented by: QLSA and the Washington DC Chapter of the FAMU National Alumni Association

Event type: Town hall discussion and national convening

Program highlights: Panel on the business of Black athletic influence (ownership, NIL, investment), a Q&A segment, and recognition of Florida A&M alumna and former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms

Timing note: The event is timed to Congressional Black Caucus Week in Washington, DC

Tickets: Price not available

Run time: Not specified

Ages: Not specified