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Hattiesburg Today
By the People, for the People
35th Annual Scholarship Event Raises Funds for Hub City Students Attending JSU
The Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter, hosts its annual fundraiser to support local scholars.
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter, is hosting its 35th Annual Black History Talent-Fashion Exhibition this weekend. The scholarship event will be held on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Hattiesburg High School auditorium, with the goal of raising funds to support students from the Hattiesburg area who attend Jackson State University. Organizers say over $300,000 has been raised over the years to help local scholars reach their goals.
Why it matters
The scholarship event is an important community initiative that provides financial assistance to students from the Hattiesburg area who attend Jackson State University. By supporting local scholars, the event helps ensure that students from the Hub City have the resources they need to pursue higher education and achieve their academic goals.
The details
The 35th Annual Black History Talent-Fashion Exhibition will feature performances by the Mt. Olive Baptist Church Choir, Hattiesburg High School Choir, violinist Derrian Green, The Dance Place, and Hattiesburg High theater student John Barnes. The event is organized by the Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter, with the goal of uniting Jacksonians across decades to better support one another and educate scholars in the 21st century.
- The scholarship event will be held on Sunday, February 23, 2026 at 3 p.m.
The players
Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter
The local chapter of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association, which is hosting the 35th Annual Black History Talent-Fashion Exhibition scholarship event.
Dr. Kesia Jones
The president of the Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter.
What they’re saying
“It's all about community support and giving to support our scholars who are attending Jackson State. Overall, we're trying to make certain that we unite Jacksonians across the decades so that we can become more cohesive and better be able to support one another as we strive to educate these scholars in the 21st century.”
— Dr. Kesia Jones, President, Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter (WDAM)
What’s next
The 35th Annual Black History Talent-Fashion Exhibition scholarship event will take place on Sunday, February 23, 2026 at 3 p.m. at the Hattiesburg High School auditorium.
The takeaway
The Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Hattiesburg Chapter, is demonstrating its commitment to supporting local students and strengthening the community by hosting this long-running scholarship event. The event's success over the past 35 years highlights the importance of alumni and community-driven initiatives in providing educational opportunities and resources for students.
