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PepsiCo is making a triumphant comeback to the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, celebrating the pivotal role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their marching bands in HBCU culture. Doritos® SOLID BLACK, as part of its unwavering commitment to HBCUs, is contributing $160,000 to shine a spotlight on Black Changemakers and…
On Friday, June 9th, The HBCU Week Foundation, Inc. held its 4th annual HBCU Week Awards Gala presented by Bank of America at the Hotel Dupont in Wilmington, Delaware. This sold-out black-tie fundraiser brought out corporate executives and philanthropic sponsors to help elevate the organization’s powerful mission of providing scholarship dollars for students enrolling in…
The NBA has announced AT&T as its presenting partner for their second annual NBA HBCU Classic. Together, the NBA and AT&T will donate $100,000 to Classic opponents Grambling State University and Southern University – totaling $200,000 to support academic resources, athletics, and wellness services. The Classic is part of the NBA’s ongoing commitments to students,…
“The NBA remains steadfast in continuing to develop and execute strategies that support increasing diversity across the enterprise.” – Kyle Cavanaugh, NBA President of Administration Now in its second year, the NBA HBCU Fellowship continues its mission to provide career development around the business and operations of the game, as well as offer touchstones that…
Chris Paul has undoubtedly become one of the NBA’s greatest point guards. His exceptional NBA career has earned him numerous accolades and respect. At 37 years old, Chris looks to expand his legacy outside of the game he loves, and into noble causes – like supporting Historically Black Colleges & Universities! Chris recently sat down…
After seven years of celebrating the legacy and experiences of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the New York-based HBCU SpringComing festival is coming to Birmingham. This annual, weeklong fest celebrates the HBCU experience through events, scholarships, panels, and service activities and will do so for its first time ever in the South May 27-29, 2022….
HBCU SpringComing presents; “The Overcoming” an inaugural art exhibition by Black artists making it the first of its kind for the event and for the City of Birmingham. Featuring locally and southern-based artists, and majority HBCU graduates, “The Overcoming” is a celebration and showcase of Black creatives and the growing arts and culture community in…
In step with an exciting return to in-person festivals across the country, (Historically Black College and University) HBCU SpringComing, is back this spring just as mask mandates are being relaxed. Following a wildly successful virtual presentation in 2021, during which $10,000 in scholarship money was awarded, co-founders Lauren Grant Grove and George A. Peters II…