20 years strong: Atlanta Greek Picnic remains ultimate HBCU takeover

Morris Brown College will host the 20th Annual Atlanta Greek Picnic (AGP) June 25-30, 2024. This landmark event will welcome thousands of HBCU students, alumni and culture enthusiasts. Celebrating two decades, AGP will feature performances from Fabo, Roscoe Dash, Lil Ru and other surprise guests.

AGP’s mission is to maintain Divine 9 fraternity traditions while promoting the importance of financial, physical and mental health within the HBCU community.

Focus on mental health

Mental health remains a major concern within the African American community. The Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that suicide is the second leading cause of death among African Americans ages 15 to 24. Despite this, only one in three African Americans who need mental health care receive it, according to the American organization. Psychiatric Association.

AGP launched the AGP Cares initiative in 2010 to give back to colleges and the broader black community. This year, AGP Cares will offer free mental health discussions with licensed therapists and various health screenings at the “AGP Cares Corner,” with the aim of bridging the mental health support gap.

Events Calendar Highlights

• Tuesday June 25, 2024:
  • Le Mixer at 42 Bar & Grill (6 p.m. – 10 p.m.)
  • BamBa Tuesday – AGP Edition at Rock Steady (10 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.)
• Wednesday June 26, 2024:
  • Career Fair and Fireside Chat at Westside Cultural Arts Center (6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.)
  • R&B Experience at Whiskey Mistress (10 p.m. – 3 a.m.)
• Thursday June 27, 2024:
  • AGP Block Party at Underground Atlanta (8 p.m. – 2 a.m.)
• Friday June 28, 2024:
  • Social Media Hangout x Brunch Day Party at Westside Motor Lounge (12:00 – 17:00)
  • Opulence: AGP launch party at Believe Music Hall (9 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.)
• Saturday June 29, 2024:
  • Champ des Grecs AGP at Rodney Cook Sr Park (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
  • Atlanta 20th Anniversary Greek Picnic at Morris Brown College (2 p.m. – midnight)
• Sunday June 30, 2024:
  • Alumni Greek Picnic at Morris Brown College (12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)

A word from the founder

Tiwa Works, the founder of AGP, expresses gratitude for the past and optimism for the future. It highlights AGP’s commitment to fostering unity, creating memorable experiences and solving critical community issues like financial literacy and mental health awareness.

AGP has continually supported Black-owned businesses, uniting more than 1,500 small businesses and attracting participants from 38 states and several countries, including Japan, Spain and Nigeria.

Join the celebration of 20 years of culture, community and connection at Atlanta Greek Picnic. For more information and to register, visit Atlanta Greek Picnic.