Black and White Ball Seattle 2026, Scholarship Fundraiser at the Royal Esquire Club
An Evening in Black and White for the Next Generation.
6:00 PM to 11:00 PM at the Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Avenue South in Seattle. Tickets $75.
The Black and White Ball Seattle 2026 is Saturday, November 21, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at the Royal Esquire Club in Columbia City. Hosted by the Royal Esquire Club as its annual Black and White Ball and Scholarship Fundraiser, this year’s evening honors the Seattle King County NAACP Branch. Guests will enjoy dinner, live music and fellowship while raising money that helps local students go to college.
A Night That Honors the Seattle King County NAACP
The Seattle King County NAACP Branch is being recognized at this year’s ball for its work on civil rights, education and community advocacy across King County. Founded in 1913, the branch is the oldest NAACP branch west of the Mississippi River, and it continues to push for equal justice, stronger schools and economic opportunity for Black families in the region.
The program includes special remarks from former branch president Gerald Hankerson and current branch president Hayward Evans. Members, families, friends and community partners are all invited to fill the room, celebrate the branch and show support for the students who will benefit from the evening.
Tickets are $75 per person. Reserve your seat, dress in black and white, and help send local students to college.
A Gathering Place With a Long History
The Royal Esquire Club was founded in 1947 by five young Black men and chartered by the State of Washington in 1948. For nearly 80 years it has been a home for Seattle’s Black community in the heart of Columbia City, a place to gather, celebrate and plan for the future. The club also runs a scholarship fund that has supported students from Garfield, Rainier Beach, Roosevelt, Renton and other area high schools as they head to the colleges of their choice.
That history makes the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026 more than a party. Every ticket supports scholarships that ease the cost of tuition, books and housing for young people from the community, and every guest helps carry forward a tradition of Black institutions investing in Black students.
What to Expect at the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026
- DinnerA sit-down meal shared with members, families and community partners.
- Live musicMusic to dance to through the evening.
- Branch recognitionA tribute to the Seattle King County NAACP Branch and its work in King County.
- Special remarksWords from former branch president Gerald Hankerson and current president Hayward Evans.
- Scholarship supportProceeds help local students attend the colleges of their choice.
Why Scholarships Still Matter
College costs keep rising, and for many families the gap between an acceptance letter and a first day on campus comes down to money. Local scholarships, even modest ones, can be the difference between enrolling and putting college off. Community-funded awards also tell students that the people around them believe in their future.
By attending the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026, guests join a long line of Seattle families, clubs and churches who have pooled their resources to open doors for the next generation. It is a chance to honor the NAACP’s century of advocacy in King County and to invest in the leaders who will carry that work forward.
The theme is black and white formal attire. Buy tickets in advance online; the hosts encourage members to share the invitation with friends and family.
About the Hosts
The ball is hosted by the Royal Esquire Club at its clubhouse on Rainier Avenue South. The Seattle King County NAACP Branch 1136 is this year’s honoree. NAACP AOWSAC shares this event so members and supporters across Washington, Oregon and Alaska can take part. Find more events on the NAACP AOWSAC events calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Black and White Ball Seattle 2026
When and where is the ball?
Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at the Royal Esquire Club, 5016 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are $75 per person and are sold online through TicketLeap.
What should I wear?
Formal attire in black and white, in keeping with the theme of the evening.
Who is being honored?
The Seattle King County NAACP Branch, with remarks from former president Gerald Hankerson and current president Hayward Evans.
Where does the money go?
The ball is a scholarship fundraiser. Proceeds support educational opportunities for local students.
Additional Resources
- Black and White Ball Tickets
- The Royal Esquire Club
- Seattle King County NAACP
- The Seattle Medium on the Royal Esquire Club
Hosted by the Royal Esquire Club in honor of the Seattle King County NAACP Branch, and shared by the NAACP AOWSAC State Area Conference