Sundresses & Seersuckers: The Atlanta Festival That Funds Scholarships For Young Black Men

Sundresses & Seersuckers is a party with a purpose. For 2025, the Delta Mu Mu Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. is expecting to draw its largest crowd yet for the Atlanta fundraiser, an estimated 15,000 people attendees. The historically Black fraternity hosts what has become a national celebration for professionals worldwide.

The go-to summer social event offers community and connection with a curated blend of upscale events, networking opportunities, and educational engagement. Amid the unforgettable fun and excitement, the festival is a critical charitable event. Sundresses & Seersuckers is the fraternity’s largest fundraiser, directly supporting Commitment to Excellence, Inc. (CTE) and its Black Rhinos Mentoring Program.

“The Black Rhinos Program helps young men meet the challenges and deal with problems they come across every day,” Peter Simmons tells BLACK ENTERPRISE, adding that the fraternity serves more than 100 young Black male students each school term through the program. “We mentor and provide workshops on etiquette, business, dating, activities such as changing a tire and tying a tie.”

The program’s name is inspired by the Black rhinoceros in Africa—an endangered species…

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