Identity-Based Celebrations

Latinx Graduation Celebration

In 2023, Berklee launched its first Latinx graduation celebration, honoring the graduating students of Latinx and Hispanic diaspora to gather and celebrate their culture, journey, and achievements in the community. Please join us for the 2024 Latinx Graduation Celebration.

Wednesday, May 8 at 8:00 p.m.

Seully Hall (8 Fenway, 4th floor)

Lavender Graduation Celebration

Launched in 2019, Lavender is a gathering that honors LGBTQ+ graduates and was initiated by Berklee students who had a vision and desire to celebrate their journeys and achievements in community. Please join us for the 2024 Lavender Graduation Celebration.

Thursday, May 9 at 8:00 p.m.

Room T401 (31 Hemenway, 4th floor)

Jabulani 2024

Jabulani is a Zulu word meaning "rejoice." As the current academic journeys of our African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, Black, and African American College and Conservatory graduates come to an end, we collectively rejoice. Jabulani was envisioned by two 2019 Black graduating seniors who endeavored to create a culminating "rite of passage" experience grounded in an African aesthetic that equally represented the creative excellence of Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Please join us for Jabulani 2024.

Friday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Boston Conservatory Main Stage (31 Hemenway)

Register by Monday, April 1. Jabulani is produced and hosted by the Africana Studies Division. For more information, email africanastudies@berklee.edu.