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National HBCU Commencement Celebration
May 16, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Event: #ShowMeYourWalk: HBCU Edition, Presented by JP Morgan Chase
Time: 2:00 pm EDT to 4:00 pm EDT
How to Join: Essence Live Stream, HBCU Connect Facebook
Confirmed Featured Guests: President Barack Obama, Kevin Hart (Host), Thasundra Brown Duckett, Wyclef Jean, Mellody Hobson, Omari Hardwick, and MANY more! (see microsite for full list)
Event Description: Like most academic institutions across the country, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been forced to cancel or postpone commencement ceremonies due to the COVID-19 outbreak. As a result of this, JPMorgan Chase is supporting “Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition,” a virtual commencement ceremony on May 16 that will celebrate the achievements of more than 27,000 HBCU students from 78 schools. JPMorgan Chase is supporting this effort through its Advancing Black Pathways initiative, which was created to help black communities close historical achievement gaps in three key areas: wealth creation, educational outcomes and career success to complete their bachelor’s degree. During the event, HBCUs will raise funds to support students because research shows they must often overcome significant socioeconomic challenges to complete bachelor’s degrees. “Show Me Your Walk HBCU Edition” was conceived by Dr. Michael Sorrell, President of Paul Quinn College (PQC) and member of the ABP Advisory Council. Additional organizers for the event include Howard University, The National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), United Negro College Fund (UNCF), and the NBA.
Links:
Microsite: https://hbcustudent.chase.com/
Essence Press Release: https://www.essence.com/news/national-virtual-hbcu-commencement-celebration-essence-may-16-2020/?fbclid=IwAR26lhQAcPhYFC1lxOo5B6AIIse2tj5rYLBi-Beco1-M4uuVJAx6JHQ5EJQ
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Event: #HBCUGradParty with DJ D-Nice, Powered by MoetHennessyUSA
Time: 9:00 pm EDT to 11:00 pm EDT
How to Join: Instagram Live (@dnice)
Confirmed Featured Guests: Nas, ASAP Ferg
Event Description: To celebrate those that will miss the milestone of graduation this year, Hennessy and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are proud to sponsor D-Nice’s official after-party for the National HBCU Commencement Celebration on May 16th. In addition to highlighting graduates and their institutions, the #HBCUGradParty will raise funds for participating HBCUs and their students.
Links:
Media Release: https://allhiphop.com/news/nas-a-ap-ferg-to-take-part-in-d-nice-s-virtual-showmeyourwalk-hbcu-grad-party-mFOZoV18BEqXd-9MzQ-t7A
Media Mention: https://adage.com/article/digital/18-brands-getting-virtual-graduations-and-proms-slew-celebs/2255556
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Event: HBCU Cookout, Powered by Facebook
Time: 12:00 pm EDT
How to Join: Facebook.com/AllDefDigital
Event Description: The Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), Paul Quinn College, and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) will continue the celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with the “HBCU Cookout” hosted by All Def and Watch The Yard. Powered by Facebook, the HBCU Cookout will be an epic party for the culture and closeout to a fantastic weekend of #Graduation2020 celebrating #HBCUgrad2020.
Lastly, official event hashtags to include in all social media posts:
#SAU20
#ShowMeYourWalk
#HBCUGradParty
#HBCUgrad2020
#Graduation2020
#HBCUCookout
#HBCUGradWeekend