From: Nakia Gray, Chair, HUSL 2026 20th Reunion Committee
Hey friend,
Homecoming week is here. Our reunion is happening THIS week. I put everything you need for the weekend in one place, so you can show up ready and present. It is going to be so good to see every one of you.
If you have questions after reading this, text or call me directly at 301-237-7395.
Start here
The weekend at a glance
Student Panel: Still HUSLing 20 Years Later
12:30 to 1:30 PM · Houston Hall, Room HH4
HUSL Sneaker Ball (ticketed)
7:00 to 10:00 PM · The Watergate Hotel
Sneaker Ball Afterparty, Whiskey Bar
10:00 PM until · Watergate, lobby level
Howard vs. SpelHouse football game (optional)
3:30 PM · Greene Stadium
HUSL '06: Forever Connected, Forever HUSL
6:00 to 9:00 PM · Holy Cross Foyer
Class photo
6:30 PM · Dinner venue
The Bison Experience Afterparty
8:00 PM until · Ticketed, see below
HUSL Brunch
12:00 to 3:00 PM · Lauriol Plaza
Dress inspiration
Event attire
Pack for it
Weekend weather in DC
Thu, Oct 15
66° / 58°
Rain showers likely, 80% chance
Fri, Oct 16
82° / 48°
Showers likely, 60% chance; gusts up to 33 mph
Sat, Oct 17
56° / 39°
Sunny and breezy; cold overnight
Sun, Oct 18
61° / 42°
Sunny and crisp
Saturday is the cold one. Rain is likely Thursday and Friday; pack an umbrella and expect strong Friday gusts. Bring a warm coat for the game and the outdoor walk into Holy Cross.
High / low in °F. National Weather Service forecast updated Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Check again before you head out.
Thursday · Student Panel
Still HUSLing 20 Years Later
When 12:30 to 1:30 PM
Where Houston Hall, Room HH4
This is our chance to pour back into the current HUSL students and show them where this degree can take them. You do not have to be on the panel to come. Please pull up, support the panelists, mingle with students, and stay to network after. They want to meet us.
Our panelists
- Tamer Bahgat, Esq.
- Cheryce Cryer, Esq.
- Nakia Gray, Esq.
- Charles Hasberry, Jr., Esq.
- Kamilah House, Esq.
- Autumn Hunter, Esq.
- Bryan MacAvoy, Esq.
- Sha'Donna Osborne, Administrative Law Judge
Getting there
Enter through the Houston Hall main entrance. HH4 is on the ground level of Houston Hall. Park in the law library lot (details under Saturday).
Friday · Ticketed
HUSL Sneaker Ball
When 7:00 to 10:00 PM
Where The Watergate Hotel, 2650 Virginia Ave NW, Washington, DC
Hosted by the school. If you grabbed a ticket, come dressed up and show out. If you missed the ticket window, meet us at Whiskey Bar at 10:00 PM for the afterparty, no ticket needed.
What to wear
Elevated, celebratory, and personal. Think your best dress-up look paired with your freshest sneakers. Not as dressy as black tie, not as casual as plain jeans.
Parking at the Watergate
Hotel guests, overnight valet
Non-guest hourly
Friday night
Sneaker Ball Afterparty
When 10:00 PM until
Where Whiskey Bar at the Watergate, lobby level
When the Sneaker Ball wraps, we are heading downstairs to Whiskey Bar in the Watergate lobby. Informal, no reserved section, just us taking it over. Come as you are from the Ball, or if you skipped the Ball, come in whatever you are comfortable in and find us.
Saturday · The big day
Game Day, Our Dinner, The Afterparty
Optional · 3:30 PM
Howard vs. SpelHouse
When 3:30 PM
Where Greene Stadium
The game is optional and separate from our reunion events. Buy your ticket through Howard Athletics. The class is not coordinating a group section this year, so if you want to roll together, link up in the GroupMe.
Our private dinner · The heart of the weekend
HUSL '06: Forever Connected, Forever HUSL
When 6:00 to 9:00 PM
Where Holy Cross Foyer at Howard Law
This is the heart of our weekend. We don't have a formal program. This is our opportunity to catch up with our classmates, eat, drink, and be merry. Please arrive at 6:00 PM sharp.
Open bar, courtesy of our bar sponsors
Raise a glass to them when you see them.
How the evening flows
What to wear
Elevated and celebratory, but comfortable. Not as dressy as black tie, not as casual as plain jeans.
Getting there
Enter through the Houston Hall main entrance, take the elevator up, make a left at the end of the hall, cross the outdoor walkway into the Holy Cross Building. A welcome sign and balloons will walk you right into the Foyer.
Parking
Park in the lot at the law library. The signs say "permit parking." It is the weekend, so we should be fine, but I wanted you to see it before you got there so no one is surprised.
Saturday night · 35+ event
The Bison Experience Afterparty
When Starts 8:00 PM
What Reunion HU Homecoming 2026
The official homecoming afterparty is happening and this is where our crowd will be. Four ballrooms, one big party, with Method Man headlining. We are not holding a reserved section, we are pulling up as a class and finding each other inside.
Sunday · The send-off
HUSL Brunch at Lauriol Plaza
When 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Where Lauriol Plaza, 1835 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Our reservation is confirmed. The perfect close to the weekend.
A few things to know
- Brunch is not covered by registration. Everyone pays for their own meal.
- Lauriol is putting together a prix fixe menu for us. I will send the menu and the price to everyone registered for brunch separately.
- Bring cash to speed up the check and the tip.
- If you RSVP'd and cannot make it, please tell me right away so I can adjust the headcount.
Parking
Street parking is limited. There is a small lot (approximately $5).
Our legacy
Our Class Gift
The money we raise as a class gets presented to Howard University School of Law on behalf of the Class of 2006. That is our gift. We are currently sitting between the 10-year and 40-year classes in giving, and every pledge counts, including monthly ones.
Class of 2006 Gift
Donations we present to the law school on behalf of the Class of 2006.
Give to the class giftDean's Innovation Fund
An additional giving opportunity that goes directly to the Dean's priorities. A great way to boost our class impact.
Give to the Dean's FundWith gratitude
Sponsorship Thank You
A huge thank you to the classmates stepping up as sponsors. Your contributions are what take this from a nice weekend to an unforgettable one.
Legacy Sponsor
Nakia Gray
Gold Sponsor
Nigel Holder
Bronze Sponsors · Our Open Bar Sponsors
If you have the desire and the means to contribute, there is still time. Sponsor dollars go directly to the Saturday dinner, and anything remaining rolls into the class gift. All sponsors will be acknowledged on the website and during Saturday's dinner.
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Before you leave the house
Quick Reminders
Plan your transportation.
Homecoming traffic is real. Metro, rideshare, or carpool when you can.
Bring your ID.
Required for anything serving alcohol.
Pack light.
Clear-bag or bag-free policies apply at stadiums and some venues.