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How to: support Howard Alumni in their entrepreneurship endeavors.
How to: support Howard Alumni in their entrepreneurship endeavors.
Howard University Alumni logo.
🗓️ April 2, 2026
✍🏾 Chele Swaby
As Howard students, we are always reminded of how much the alumni community gives back to the university. From scholarships to making personal connections with current students, Howard alumni are always giving back to the Howard community. As current students, it is important for that support not only to go one way – it is just as important to give back to the Howard alumni in the area who have made their homes and businesses in DC.
Below are four Howard businesses located in the DMV area available to support!
Picture from Ellen Bee Productions.
Ellen Bee Productions
Ellen Bee Productions
If you ever need wedding photos in the future, then you're in luck! Founded by alumn Lavon Surrant (BA in Film) and based in the DC area, Ellen Bee Productions specializes in wedding photography and has been featured in Zola, The Knot Magazine, PartySlate, and MunaLuchi. With prices fit for any budget, Ellen Bee Productions is sure to capture the best moments on your special day with professionalism and grace.
How to Connect
How to Connect
Visit https://www.ellenbeeproductions.com/ and fill out the contact form on their website.
Preview of The Spice Suite's products.
The Spice Suite
The Spice Suite
Found by Angel Gregoria (c/o 08), The Spice Suite is a speciality shop located in northeast DC carrying a large variety of oils and spices, including balsamic vinegars. It is the culmination of Gregoria's love of good food and good people. If you ever need that one spice for your cooking to make your food taste like home, then The Spice Suite is the spot to visit!
Location & Hours
Location & Hours
Location: 2201 Channing St NE, Washington, DC 20018
Hours: Monday - Wednesday - Closed | Thursday - 12 p.m - 5 p.m | Friday - Saturday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. | Sunday - 12 p.m - 5 p.m
Inside of 1942DC.
1942DC
1942DC
1942DC is a cocktail lounge located in Northwest DC. Serving up a menu including craft cocktails and blends of multiple cuisines (including Jamaican!), 1942DC promises an elevated and luxurious experience. With a rooftop deck and late hours, you're sure to have a blast supporting co-founder Shavonne Holman, who is a Howard alumna!
Location & Hours
Location & Hours
Location: 1351 H St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002
Hours: Monday - Closed | Tuesday - Thursday - 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. | Friday - Saturday - 6 p.m. to 3 a.m. | Sunday - 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Coaches and participants at BOOMBOX Boxing Club.
BOOMBOX Boxing Club
BOOMBOX Boxing Club
BOOMBOX Boxing Club is a music-driven fitness boxing studio owned by Reggie Smith (c/o 2000). Located in Navy Yard, BOOMBOX offers a 50-minute "Beatbox" class (for both beginners and advanced enthusiasts) that makes boxing fun while delivering a full-body workout. If you're looking to elevate your fitness or try something new, schedule a session with BOOMBOX today!
Location & Hours
Location & Hours
Location: 1221 Van St SE #140, Washington, D.C. 20003
Hours: Monday and Thursday - 6 a.m. to 8 a.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Tuesday - 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Wednesday - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. | Friday - 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday - 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How To Schedule: Visit https://www.boombox-boxing.com/schedule#/week.
Supporting Howard Alumni-Owned Businesses
Supporting Howard Alumni-Owned Businesses
The possibilities are endless after graduating from Howard University, and these alumni prove it. From lounges to fitness classes and so much more, Howard alumni continuously raise the bar when it comes to entrepreneurship. If you're ever looking for a new place to visit or simply planning for the future, checking out these alumni-owned businesses is a great start!
To find more, or to look for Howard alumni-owned businesses, check out Howard University's own Bison Business Directory!
Resources
Resources
About 1942 Lounge | Black-Owned Nightlife & Vibe Dining in Washington, DC. (2026). 1942 Lounge. https://www.1942loungedc.com/about
BLACK, S. (2016, July 31). 22 Howard University Alumni Owned Businesses (Pt2). SHOPPE BLACK. https://shoppeblack.us/howard-university-alumni-owned-businesses/
BOOMBOX Boxing Club. (2019). BOOMBOX Boxing Club. BOOMBOX Boxing Club. https://www.boombox-boxing.com/
Ellen Bee Productions. (2026). Ellenbeeproductions.com. https://www.ellenbeeproductions.com/
Our Story | The Spice Suite. (2017). Thespicesuitellc. https://www.thespicesuite.com/about-1
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