Program
Cocktails at 12:30 PM
The program starts sharply at 1 PM until 2:15 PM
Reception from 2:15 - 4 PM.
Matt Bailer will be the guest DJ during the reception.
Lodging
For anyone traveling from out of town, we have reserved a block of rooms at the Cambria Hotel in Shaw (899 O St NW), a few blocks from the Howard Theater. Discounted room rate is $209 per night (9/15 and 9/16). You must click here to register, and you must book by September 1.
Attire
Colorful Sunday Best
Location
The Howard Theatre
620 T St NW, Washington, DC 20001
About Tarik
Tarik S. Pierce was born March 11, 1978, in Florence, S.C. He was the son of Eugene W. Pierce, Jr. and Yvette Hammonds Pierce. Tarik was a 1996 graduate of Wilson High School and graduated with honors.
Continuing his education at Clemson University, he received his undergraduate degree in Financial Management in 2001 and a master's in Human Resources and Development in 2003. He worked as a Program Analyst/Human Resources Consultant with Advanced Resource Technologies, Inc., as a Workforce Development Specialist, and as a Training Officer with the U.S. Department of Commerce. Most recently, he was a Curriculum and Competency Manager/Lead with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
After graduating from Clemson, Tarik moved to Washington, D.C. This became the place where he thrived and impacted the lives of so many. This was where he could love and be loved; the place where he was nurtured while he nurtured; and where he could experience life to its fullness because of his varied experiences and opportunities.
His energy was tireless and effortless as he thoroughly delighted himself in all that he did. Tarik co-founded the annual D.C. Pub Crawlin' for Tots in 2009, an event in which over 200 people participated annually. Over the years, over $50,000 has been raised for the Children's National Hospital, and thousands of toys have been donated to the Toys for Tots charity.
In 2011, after founding his Stonewall Kickball team, JTT, Tarik organized and led biannual fundraisers that have raised more than $100,000 for The Wanda Alston Foundation. This non-profit organization provides pre-independent transitional living and support services to homeless or at-risk LGBTQ+ youth ages 18 to 24 in DC.
Tarik was honored in 2022 with the Capital Pride Hero Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals who have furthered causes important to the LGBTQ community in the national capital region. These heroes have brought about positive changes to our lives and our community.
Additionally, he was an avid supporter, volunteer, and advocate for the Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders (SMYAL), LGBTQ Victory Fund, Capital Pride Alliance, Stonewall Sports, the Seventeenth Street Festival, DC High Heel Race, and Human Rights Campaign.
Tarik's life was one well-lived and well-loved. Although he is no longer physically present with us, his spirit will always be with those whose lives he touched.