Our Story...
The Thursday Luncheon Group, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 1973 to increase the participation of African Americans in the formulation, the articulation, and the implementation of United States foreign policy. Our 500 members monitor recruitment, assignments, employment practices, promotion patterns, training, and other personnel matters of vital interest to minorities in the principal foreign affairs agencies: the Department of State and the Agency for International Development.
2024 - 2026 TLG Executive Board
We would like to formally introduce the new 2024-2026 Executive Board. We are proud to serve and look forward to our term. As TLG recently celebrated 50 years, it is important to continue our work preparing the next generation of leaders and continuing to serve as the leading voice in the Department of State and USAID on diversity matters.
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For this term we will focus on providing additional professional development opportunities for our members (both Foreign and Civil Service) creating a formalized mentoring program, integrating more community service activities into our programs, and continuing our outreach efforts.
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As we embark on this new term, we call on all non-life members to renew your membership. Your dues are important to the success of the organization. Your dues go to important programs including funding two Department interns and the Terence A. Todman Book Scholarship for students at seven Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Please renew your membership here.
Support the Thursday Luncheon Group
The Thursday Luncheon Group (TLG) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Your contributions help sustain our mission and are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. No goods or services will be provided in exchange for your donation.
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Ways to Give
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By Mail:
Thursday Luncheon Group
P.O. Box 1106
Washington, DC 20011
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Online via PayPal: THURSDAY LUNCHEON GROUP
