Talladega College’s Founders’ Weekend promises to be a memorable occasion filled with a series of engaging and meaningful activities. Throughout the Weekend, we will reflect upon our visionary Founders, executive leadership, faculty, staff, and students who shaped Talladega College’s legacy of excellence for well over a century.
Founders’ Weekend celebrates our collective heritage and is a reaffirmation of our commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and community empowerment. We eagerly anticipate the participation of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends as we come together to honor our past, celebrate our present, and envision a promising future.
Join us for this memorable occasion as we honor the ties that bind us and pay tribute to the visionaries who laid the foundation of our beloved institution and continue to inspire us to reach new heights of excellence.
If you can’t join us for every event in person, please note that events listed with the camera icon will be shown live online. You can access the event by clicking the camera icon next to the event.
Co-Hosted by TCNAA Talladega Chapter and The City of Talladega.
Faculty and staff appreciation luncheon hosted by TC student leadership.
Dr. Vincent interview with student leaders and dinner with the First Lady Kim Wilson Vincent.
Meredith Lilly is an attorney, experienced community organizer, and a sought-after campaign manager. Lilly started her political career in 2007 with the Obama for America campaign, where she served as a Regional Political Director, managing multiple campaign offices in several states across the nation. Upon this success in 2008, she received a Presidential Appointment from the White House as the Senior Advisor to the Regional Administrator of the United States General Services Administration (GSA).
She was selected as State Director of Obama for America-Georgia in April 2012. In this role, Meredith distinguished herself by successfully leading and mobilizing Obama employees and volunteers during President Obama’s campaign, assisting President Obama to secure a victory in the 2012 presidential election. In her role, she was a lead engineer who assembled and organized thousands of Georgians to travel to North Carolina and Florida during the last few months of the 2012 Presidential Election.
Additionally, Meredith promoted President Obama’s policies and assisted with early voter registration to effectively help President Obama secure Florida’s Electoral College. After the successful 2012 race, Lilly returned to the Obama administration at the United States General Services Administration (GSA) in her previous role.
As a testament to her political acumen, she has been called upon by notable politicians Kasim Reed, Congressman Hank Johnson, Mereda Johnson, Doreen Carter, and Mike Thurmond, serving as campaign manager for these prominent politicians. She currently serves as Director of External Affairs for DeKalb County in CEO Mike Thurmond’s administration.
Homecoming Day Celebration immediately after the parade.
Hall of Fame members honored at Men’s Basketball Game.
