PAALA 2026 — AWLO DMV Inaugural Leadership & Chapter Launch

Schedule

Sat Aug 15 2026 at 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

The Melrose Hotel | Washington, DC

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Join leaders, entrepreneurs, and advocates from the DMV and African diaspora as AWLO DMV celebrates its inaugural chapter launch and leaders
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Join us for the AWLO DMV Chapter's Inaugural Leadership & Legacy Reception — an extraordinary evening honoring 25 Pan-African American Lifetime Achievement Honorees through the Pan-African American Leadership Awards (PAALA 2026). Hosted by the African Women in Leadership Organisation (AWLO), a UN Global Compact partner, this black-tie reception brings together leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and advocates from across the DMV and the African diaspora. Dress code: Black tie / African formal attire welcomed and celebrated.

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The Melrose Hotel, 2430 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, United States

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USD 150.00 to USD 50000.00

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