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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Our Leadership

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Lacey Reynolds is a third year student at the University of Texas at Austin (following in her grandfather's footsteps, a precursor of UT), majoring in Government  with a minor in African and African American Diaspora studies. Lacey is on the pre-medical and pre-law track pursuing an MD/JD dual degree.

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A few of Lacey's involvement on campus includes serving as an executive member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and president of  the Onyx Honor; Onyx is the first and only black honor society at The University of Texas. Additionally, Lacey was  an Orientation Advisor for the new incoming students at the University. Last but most certainly not least, Lacey is an alum of the Texas Legislative Internship Program (TLIP), where she was a Legislative intern for the 88th Texas Legislature Session. Lacey received a Gold service award for her community service. She also received the 1st Annual President's Award for Young Adults, presented by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

President

LACEY REYNOLDS

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CAYLAH CAREY

Internal Vice President

Caylah Carey is a fourth-year student at the University of Texas at Austin, where she is pursuing a major in Human Dimensions Organization, along with a minor in African and African American Diaspora Studies. Her academic journey has been marked by active engagement in various campus organizations, fostering her development into a leader with exceptional communication and quick problem-solving skills. Caylah is passionate about serving her peers, dedicating her time to helping fellow students access resources vital for excelling at the University. Beyond her campus involvement, Caylah's global perspective was broadened during a transformative study abroad experience in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. In addition to her own study abroad experience in Dubai and Abu Dhabi last spring, she has also supported fellow students in securing a position and funding for the same trip as well. Currently holding the esteemed position of Internal Vice President in the Onyx Honor Society, Caylah is poised to cultivate the organization with care, opportunity, and her well-honed leadership acumen. Her commitment to empowering and aiding others reflects a belief that any dream you have is achievable with a strong community behind you.

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EVAN CRAIG

External Vice President

Evan is a second-year student at the University of Texas at Austin, Where he is currently studying African and African Diaspora Studies with a minor in History, Business, and Media Studies. In his academic journey, this Austin native has made extensive work as the Political Action Chair of Black Student Alliance, Community Engagement chair of Texas Black Lens, and External Vice President of Onyx Honor Society. He is also the Co-founder of The Black Studies Experience, A student organization working to bring Black Studies students together to show potential and opportunities that come out of studying African and African Diaspora Studies.

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Tyra Dolly

Secretary

Tyra is a senior Government major from Freeport, TX. Outside of Onyx, Tyra is a member of many student organizations such as NAACP, Minority Women Pursuing Law, and She's the First. When she is not in a meeting for a student organization you can find her listening to music or enjoying time with family and friends.

OUR MEMBERS

SPRING  2024 CLASS

This Could Be You!! --->

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FALL 2023 CLASS

Tyra Dolly

Kenedi Houston

Myrakle Jenkins

Madison Morris

Samaria Taylor

SPRING 2023 CLASS

Dashaun Brown

Caylah Carey

Evan Craig

Naturi Gant

Makayla George

Maress Mendy

Maddie Petaway

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FALL 2019 CLASS

Rheal Zackaria

Demorick Green

Gabrielle McDaniel

Linda Hamilton

Liz Kufour

Maria Perez

Marquis Ware

Nia Daughtry

Victoria Bennett

​Aisha Lee

SPRING 2019 CLASS

Brandon Pegram
Emma Robinson
Ghaffar Balogun
Gloria Akinnibosun
Gregory Phea
Jacqueline Gibson
Siji Deleawe
Tecora Turner
Tiana Woodard

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FALL 2018 CLASS

Dayjah Harris

Lynette Adkins

Hypatia Sorunke

Octavian Moten

Adraint Bereal

Simona Harry

Madison Goodrich

Leland Ellis 

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HONORARY ALUMNI

Cameron Maxwell
Jennell Benson
Kyle Davison
Kory Davison

Graduation Ceremony
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