Historical Timeline

Key dates and events from our history

• The Baylor Black Alumni Alliance was chartered in 1985 by a group of alumni who saw a need to expand the Baylor black student experience beyond campus life
• The first president was Isaac Hardy, and the first deposit for the Scholarship Endowment was made on September 20, 1989
• The chapter was re-established in 1997 after a period of inactivity
• The first Scholarship Luncheon was held in July 1998, featuring Michael Heiskell, the first black law school graduate
• The second Scholarship Luncheon was held July 1999, featuring Joseph Parker, the first black Truett Seminary graduate
• The third Scholarship Luncheon was held February 2000, featuring Thomas Everett, Baylor Hall of Famer, All-American and retired NFL player
• The scholarship of the Baylor Black Alumni Alliance was named after the first black professor at Baylor University, Dr. Vivenne Malone-Mayes, in February 2000. The scholarship was endowed on February 7, 2000.
• The fourth Scholarship Luncheon was held February 2001 featuring Coach Grant Teaff, former Baylor University football coach
• The first scholarship was awarded to Brian Harris in April 2001.
• The fifth Scholarship Luncheon featured Drayton McLane, chair and CEO of the Houston Astros
• The sixth Scholarship Luncheon featured Santana Dotson, an eleven-year member of the NFL and currently a defensive tackle for the Green Bay Packers
• The seventh Scholarship Luncheon featured Dr. Michael Bell, president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas