News
Find out what’s been going on at the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association. Here you can read about our latest updates, efforts and things going on.
2023 RBAA Annual Christmas Luncheon
It was wonderful to see so many Alumni and friends at the RBAA Annual Christmas Luncheon today! The festive decorations, delicious food, door prizes, a presentation of RBAA efforts and highlights of 2023, and video greeting from Jermon Bushrod are highlights we are sure to remember!
Save The Date: Night for the Museum
Save the date for Saturday, September 30, 2023 when The Ralph Bunche Alumni Association and the Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee present: Night for the Museum. We hope to see you there!
In the News: Construction Begins on New Roof for Ralph Bunche High School
On December 21, 2022, Fredericksburg, Virginia’s local news agency, The Free Lance-Star, reported on a major advancement in the restoration of the Ralph Bunche High School. Here’s a summary of what was said!
RBAA President Claudette Jordon Kicks Off the 2022 Annual Christmas Luncheon
On December 17, 2022, the Ralph Bunch Alumni Association held its annual Christmas Luncheon and meeting. RBAA President Claudette Jordon got the meeting started with an address to our members and friends who gathered together. You can watch her opening comments in the video here!
In the News: Super Bowl Champ Will Help Tackle Restoration
On June 7, 2022, The King George County Board of Supervisors voted to form a new Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee. You can read more and get a link to the Free Lance-Star report here!
In the News: Free Lance-Star Article on Restoration of RBHS Gymnasium
On June 7, 2022, The King George County Board of Supervisors voted to form a new Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee. You can read more and get a link to the Free Lance-Star report here!
Report from June 7, 2022 King George Board of Supervisors Meeting
On June 7, 2022, The King George County Board of Supervisors voted to form a new Ralph Bunche Advisory Committee. You can read more and get a link to the Free Lance-Star report here!
RBHS Refurbishment Update
As of May 17, 2022, the King George County Board of Supervisors is moving forward with the new roof construction for Ralph Bunche High School. The County also has an existing plan which highlights and projects Ralph Bunche as a vibrant venue. See video animations of the plan and prepare to be amazed!
Slides from the Wiley-Wilson School Building Refurbishment Presentation
On March 21, 2017, the Wiley-Wilson architectural firm presented a plan to the King George County Board of Supervisors for a series of revisions to the deteriorating Ralph Bunche High School building. Here are the slides from the presentation.
King George County Takes Action to Replace RBHS Roof
This week, King George County has taken a major step toward the restoration of the historic Ralph Bunche High School building by addressing the roof problem. You can read more about the actions taken—including an excerpt from the report in The Free Lance-Star—by following the link here!
The History of Ralph Bunche High School
Ralph Bunche High School was built in 1949 and has been an important segment of history for King George County, Virginia, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Nation. Read a full history of the school here!
President’s Message (December 2020)
As we usher out 2020, let us remember and honor our dearly departed members and members who have lost family and friends. We also wish the best of health and safety for the sick, shut in and the rest of us.
Flags for Heroes Honor
The King George-Dahlgren Rotary Club hosted Flags for Heroes from October 31 through November 14, 2020. The Rotary displayed 200 American flags along Kings Highway. This patriotic display allowed the community to honor heroes. Read more about this event here!
U.S. Congressional Recognition with Dedicated Flag for Ralph Bunche High School
The Free Lance–Star published an article depicting Rep. Rob Wittman’s recent entry of Ralph Bunche High School’s history into the U.S. Congressional Record. You can read more about it here!
Ralph Bunche High School History Entered Into U.S. Congressional Record
We are also excited to announce that Congressman Wittman will have a flag flown over the U. S. Capitol and dedicated to Ralph Bunche High School in honor of the heroes that participated in its birth and those who continue the legacy to preserve educational equality. Read more about it here!
Road to School Desegregation Video Premiere
For years, the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association searched to find the medium to tell the story of the historic role Ralph Bunche High School played in challenging the “Separate but Equal” justification in public school systems—and how this ultimately led to the desegregation of schools in Virginia. Now, we’ve finally made that a reality!
Leadership Fredericksburg Provides Organizational Development Assistance to RBAA
Read a summary of how Leadership Fredericksburg, a program of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, helped RBAA strengthen and develop it’s organization!
Exhibit Details Ralph Bunche High School’s Role in School Desegregation Movement
Read about a recent event to recognize and celebrate RBHS’s crucial role in the school desegregation movement!
Watch The Road to School Desegregation Documentary
Produced by the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association and King George County School Board, The Road to School Desegregation is a documentary video detailing the struggle for educational equality in King George County, Virginia and across the United States. Deepen your knowledge of this part of our nation’s vital history and support the mission of the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association in the process!
TAKE ACTION
Your contributions and involvement with the Ralph Bunche Alumni Association directly fund historic preservation, community education and the college scholarship award. Find out more about how you can get involved and make an important difference.