Invitation poster for the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Black & Gold Gala, celebrating legacy of jewels. Event details include date October 18, 2026, 5 PM at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa in Rochester, NY. Features a group of men in black suits, a city skyline at night in the background, and a QR code for tickets and event info.

ERL Educational Foundation

2026 Black & Gold Gala and Pre-Party

The Old Gold & Black Scholarship Gala is an opportunity to gather in the name of academic excellence. This event has provided over a $150,000 in academic scholarships for students in the Rochester community. Your contribution advances our long-standing tradition of serving our community.

The Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. - develops leaders, promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities. It is our hope that you will join us in this mission. This year marks the 66th Charter Anniversary of the Eta Rho Lambda Chapter, we are celebrating the history of our chapter and the history of our chapter founders who were Rochester trailblazers in the areas of education, medicine, politics, business and more.

Do you want to celebrate a little longer or start off with a mini 'staycation'? 

Make it a 'Weekend with the Alphas' & book Cliffside View Rooms for a discounted price:

Click here to Book Your Stay

We look forward to seeing you on October 18th!

  • Formal Program: 5:00PM -- 8:00PM

  • Post-Program Activities: 8:00PM -- 11:00PM

For those of you planning to attend the WHITE OUT NIGHT OUT PRE-PARTY we look forward to seeing you on August 29th at MOSU!

  • 655 Jefferson Road, Henrietta, NY 14623

  • 5:00PM --  10:00PM

Make It a Weekend with the Alphas

Join us at the Woodcliff Hotel & Spa for a memorable weekend of celebration, fellowship, and community. Whether you're coming from across Rochester or traveling from out of town, staying at the hotel gives you more time to connect, celebrate the 66th Charter Anniversary of the Eta Rho Lambda Chapter, and enjoy the weekend together.

Special room rates are available exclusively for our guests. Please email ERLAlphas@gmail.com for room rates and reservations. We encourage you to reserve your room early and make your plans for a Weekend with the Alphas.

Email for Reservations

Black & Gold Business Spotlight

Advertisement for the Monroe County Business Spotlight featuring the Annual Black and Gold Business Spotlight Journal. The ad highlights reaching over 300 influencers with more than $40 million in household income. Displays options for a printed journal and a digital journal with a mobile phone mock-up showing the digital content. Encourages businesses to submit ads by October 2, 2026, at rochesteralphas.org.

Advertise your business, brand, organization or message at the 2026 Black & Gold Scholarship Gala on Sunday, October 18at Woodcliff Hotel & Spa. 

An annual gathering of 300+ Rochester-area professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, community leaders, media, educators, government leaders and engaged consumers.

Get your brand in front of people who buy, invest, lead, influence, connect and direct resources throughout Monroe County. Attendees represent approximately $40 MILLION in collective household income.

Proceeds support the Eta Rho Lambda Educational Foundation’s work to develop leaders and advance academic excellence in the Rochester community. Your advertisement will be featured in both the printed and digital Black & Gold Journal.

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR AD

  • Purchase your ad below. Complete your ad purchase using the available options.

  • Send your ad. Email your completed ad artwork as an attachment OR Google Drive Link to: BlackAndGoldSpotlight@gmail.com

That’s it! We’ll take care of the rest.