Photo Albums

Musical selection RESOLUTION  provided by musician/songwriter George Fontenette from the February 1st BET-aired film  Blackout (2008)

Old Plantation in Mantachie, Mississippi

Atlanta 2024 Reunion

Atlanta Reunion (2024)

After a 4-year hiatus, the Georgia committee organized our latest gathering. We're so thankful that family was able to meet in 2024 in significant numbers. 

Washington DC 2016

Beene Family Reunion 2016 After all the fun, all attention was directed toward our speakers on the subject of police brutality. Another family team huddle ensues. Are you contemplating whether or not you'll get up to get your dessert or will you stay seated and eat one of those candy bars? Decisions....decisions. So many paints, so many designs to choose from you.

Milwaukee 55th Anniversary 2015 Reunion

You all are looking lovely in white, ladies. Dinner was served all through the night. Now that weve toured the city, we have to hurry to get dressed for tonight. Smiles for days. See. Folks are already getting ready. Ya'll are looking lovely, ladies. Aunt Sarah has a front row seat. A special night for a special event. The itinerary for tonight. Floyd Wright the architect didnt live here but he designed these houses. And even those experiments that arent alcohol infused. Ginger ale anyone? You gotta take a selfie for memorys sake. Welcome back, fam. You can sit anywhere you like.

Toledo Beene Reunion 2013

Family!

Mississippi Reunion 2012

Yes, Jeniquez went all out. You go girl! We are slowly filling up more branches of geneaology! Today it looks a little different now--Thank you Lord! Cause the adults lined up first once they heard that the first 100 will get a free one! So we have love across the continents here at the banquet. Belly and family full at this table! Now did you stop splashing to grab your ice cream stash. It was a good thing you did.... If that slide was an higher it would have looked like these children were climbing Jacobs Ladder. Look at the T-shirt fashionistas! This first time reunion attendee from Aurora, Colorado missed that midnight Batman Movie. And we thank God for that! We'll even make room for their Dads to sit. We always have seats for the babies! Welcome Beene Family. What took you so long?

Nashville Reunion 2011

Hey, what happened to everyone playing at the Playstation? The Marriott Airport Hotel will be our home away from for the next few days. Let the Reunion Games begin! We wont mention it, but this looks like this might be your second trip, eh cousin? Hmmm...just as we thought. The food smelled and tasted good. Its time to get down to business. Wow. Wasnt anything special accept the T-shirt. This is a nice memento. The gift of love among family is the most treasured of all. When cake is the first thing you see in the food line, you know you are in for a treat! Well hello Mississippi. Its good to see ya! And hello Georgia! Good to see you too! Are we the first to check-in? Have you received your Reunion Gear? Cant wait to sport it at Saturdays picnic.

Kansas City 2010 Reunion

Did you know that Benjamin Ponder(GA) could sing? Well he can. Local Kansas City historian, Barbara Peterson offers tips on how to preserve family photos. Sarah Landers(WI)shares the history of the reunion with all including the latest new-comers. Eating well and living well will keep you looking beautiful as the women are. Should we crash the auditions for Americas Got Talent? We Beenes have Talent of our own but well reserve it for tonights banquet. Did you get a chance to ride the carousel? Our Kansas City co-hosts got the Mayor to award us a proclamation for our gathering. We major yall! Or pet the Zoo snake? Pamela Beene(LA) has finished eating is contemplating taking that zoo ride. Sylvester Beene(MO) taking a break while wife is up getting a second cup of lemonade. Whooo are these people, asked the scary owl? The Beenes! Dinner is served at Saturdays Banquet/Talent Show night.

Atlanta Reunion 2009

Family members getting prepared to dine. Ann Conner and son Derrick attend with guest Charise. Cousins Elmer Reed and Lynda Beene Bynam meet. Steve, Joanna, Jamar and Charity Turner & Jimmie, Chris Jordan

Ann Arbor Reunion 2008

We hope you had a nice time and you enjoyed your stay. We certainly enjoyed seeing and meeting you. Look ma..uhhh...no hands? Its been fun but Im ready to check out now to get on the road. Erica Johnson and son, Seth Rhys Tucker enjoys a fine but quick Sunday breakfast before heading on the road for the trip back. Brenda Tucker(OH) and brother, Micky Williams rise early to enjoy a family breakfast. So happy to be here with my fam! Wendy Reed Pack Harvis & Judy Beene are enjoying the picnic fare. Louise Billingsley with granddaughter Cousin Margaret Billingsley assists the kids with their coloring activities. Early registration with the Ponders Arthur Bean, on left & family arriving early from California

Milwaukee Reunion 2007

Bennie, Makeda, Barbara & Bennie, Jr Taylor A few of Rashia Beenes descendants. Dorothy Ponder, Willie Mitchell and James J.C. Beene.............Alright, Ill start the song but you all gotta join me. Willie C. Smith, Alma J. Sutton and Merrill Beene Jerry and Vee Critton from Upper Marlboro, MD at their first Beene Family Reunion and are having a great time! Eugene & Delores, Orville Beene and Willie N. Billingsley Dorothy Ponder and Bobby Smith Zakiya Sutton Carson, Alma J. Sutton and Jesus Ruiz Cousins Jerry Critton and Crosby Beene pose for picture Cousin, is that you? Welcome Home Beene Family!

Chicago Reunion 2006