HBCU Alumni REUNION
- Las Vegas, Nevada
- Thursday – Sunday, June 16th-19th, 2022
It’s more than a party, it’s more than a shoW, it’s a weekend
EXPERIENCE of HBCU LOVE !
HBCU Alumni REUNION will be held June 16th -19th, 2022 in Las Vegas. There will be a host of panels, social, physical and mental health activities to bring HBCU Alums from around the world to one place to network, create and continue to build relationships that were initiated from one beginning…attending a Historically Black College & University. All presenters, vendors, entertainment & hosts are HBCU Alum!
Weekend Hosts: Kenny Burns – Morris Brown
Weekend schedule
Welcome Networking Mixer- 7:30pm
TV/Film Panel Invitees
- Moderator: Will Packer – FAMU
- Dianne Ashford – FAMU
- Woody McClain – FAMU
- Janine Sherman Barrois – Howard
- Randy Huggins – Grambling
- Lance Gross - Howard
Tech Panel Invitees
- Moderator: Daryl Butler – Morehouse
- Joey Womack – FAMU
- Arinze Emeagwali – Howard
- Najoh Tita-Reid – Spelman
- Arisha Smith – FAMU
Media Panel Invitees
- Moderator: William Rhoden – Morgan State
- Jacque Reid – Clark Atlanta
- Kimberly Godwin – FAMU
- Michael Armstrong – Hampton
- Terrence J – NCA&T
- Lynaen Vanee - Spelman
Time
Events
- 11am to 2pm (Job Fair)
- HBCU Career Connections
- 2pm to 5:30pm
- Panels (Tech, Media, Mental Health & Sports )
- 8pm to 10pm
- HBCU Alumni Comedy Show
- 11pm to 3am
- HBCU DJ Battle & Party
Recommended Talent
- Host: Rickey Smiley – Alabama State
- Kelly Kellz – Central State University
- Lonnie Love- Prairie View A&M
- Marlon Wayans – Howard
- Steve Brown – Stillman
- Henry Welch – Alabama State
Mental Health Panel Invitees
- Moderator: Taraji P. Henson – Howard
- Dr. Kendall Jasper – NCA&T
- Dr. Sherry Blake- Tennessee State University
- Dr. Kelli Richardson - Howard
Recommended Talent
- Host: Rickey Smiley – Alabama State
- Anthony Anderson – Howard
- Lonnie Love- Prairie View A&M
- Marlon Wayans – Howard
- Roy Wood, Jr. – FAMU
Mental Health Panel Invitees
- Moderator: Taraji P. Henson – Howard
- Dr. Kendall Jasper – NCA&T
- Dr. Sherry Blake- Tennessee State University
- Dr. Kelli Richardson - Howard
Sports Panel Invitees
- Moderator: Derek Lewis - Hampton
- Natalie White – FAMU
- Michael Strahan- Texas Southern
- Shannon Sharpe- Savannah State
- Chris Paul – Winston Salem State
- JR Smith – NCA&T
- Tara Turner – Clark Atlanta
- Eddie Robinson – Alabama State
Time
Events
- 8am to 10am
- Power Walk & Meditation
- 11am to 12:30pm
- Panels (Tech, Media, Mental Health & Sports )
- 11am to 3pm
- Buy Black (shopping Spree)
- 1pm to 4pm
- HBCU Culinary Competition
- 5pm to 9pm
- We Are One – 21 st Annual Juneteenth Event or FREE Time
- 10pm to 2am
- Games We Play Night
- 11pm to 4am
- Saturday Night LIVE (party w/ a live performance from K. Michelle or Wale)
- 8pm to 11pm
- Concert with Alumni
Weekend Co-Hosts of the Top 10 Popular HBCUs
- Corey Arvinger - Howard University
- Kourtney George- Spelman
- Travis Jackson- North Carolina A&T University
- Jay Richmond- Virgina Union
- Rickey Wright, Jr. - Tuskegee University
- Terral "TJ" Jackson- Southern University
- Luther McElroy- Morehouse
- Jodi Merriday- Hampton University
- Tee Banks- Tennessee State University
- Ciera Hall - FAMU
- Lefoy Grant- Clark Atlanta University
Recommended Talent
- Host: Kevin Liles - Morgan State
- K Michelle – FAMU
- Wale – Bowie State
HBCU Culinary Competition
- Host: Chef Brent Hughes - Howard
- Pinky Cole – Slutty Vegan – Clark Atlanta
- Dr. Jamaris Glen – 7th + Grove Restaurant – FAMU
- Kevin Kelly – True Kitchen & Kocktails – Paul Quinn
- Aisha Murff – Haire’s Gulf Shrimp – Shaw
- Terri Evans – Windy City Whiskey Ribs – Spelman
Weekend Co-Hosts of the Top 10 Popular HBCUs
- Corey Arvinger - Howard University
- Kourtney George- Spelman
- Travis Jackson- North Carolina A&T University
- Jay Richmond- Virgina Union
- Rickey Wright, Jr. - Tuskegee University
- Terral "TJ" Jackson- Southern University
- Cortez Bryant- Jackson State University
- Jody Merriday- Hampton University
- Tee Banks- Tennessee State University
- Ciera Hall - FAMU
- Lefoy Grant- Clark Atlanta University
Recommended Talent
- Host: Kevin Liles - Morgan State
- Megan Thee Stallion – Texas Southern
- Wale – Bowie State
- Rick Ross – Albany State
- 2 Chainz – Alabama State
- K Michelle – FAMU
- Common – FAMU
- David Banner- Southern University
- Raheem DeVaughn- Coppin State University
Time
Events
- 8am to 2pm
- Golf & Spa Day
- 12pm to 2pm
- HBCU Honors Brunch
- 3pm to 8pm
- Alumni Splash
Invited Event DJs
- DJ Envy – Hampton
- DJ Scream – Tuskegee
- DJ Infamous – Alabama A&M
- DJ Tron – Morehouse
- DJ Supastar- Prairie View A&M
- DJ Trauma – Clark Atlanta
- DJ Eclazz – Grambling
- DJ Chocolate – Alabama State
Charitable Component
S.O.S. Retention Fund—HBCU Enrolled Upper Classmen are in
dire need of financial assistance. Tens of Thousands of Upper
Classmen must drop out of their respective HBCUs each
year, because they cannot afford to pay their tuition to stay in
College. We will be working with partner HBCUs on getting
dollars to the retention fund to keep Upper Classmen enrolled.
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- 100% Client Satisfaction
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- Business building promotions
- Product knowledgeable managers & staff
- Bilingual Managers
- Follow-Up Analysis
- MBE, WBE & WSOB Certified Company
Sponsorship Benefits
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Meet & Greet with celebrity talent, artists & Company/Brand special guests (executives,
customers/management, brokers, etc.) |
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Promotions on Social Media using the handle @yourbrand/company and using the hashtags
#hbcualumnireunion; special contests for complimentary passes to the events during the
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Branded Photo Booth with Company Branded Borders and SM Hashtags & Handles |
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Company/Brand announcements & special contests by event celebrity host(s) |
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Company/ Brands’ commercials on plasma(s)throughout venue (s) |
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Company tickets for retail promotions, employee incentives & customer giveaways |
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Company VIP tables, reserved seating, special parking & access |
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Company brand product placement (On Stage, VIP Tables, Media Room, Backstage
Hospitality Lounge) & partner signage on stage |
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Company branding at each Venue( via gobos, horizontal & vertical banners, and/or wind
flags)
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Company and/or Brand name on tickets (incl. website/brief ad or coupon on back of tickets) |
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Event Sampling (entry, exit &/or during events) |
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Branded Company vehicles inside and/or outside the venue(s) |
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Opportunity for promotion/sales area &/or Company Booth |
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Company Representative Special Remarks, Presentation, Introduction of Confirmed Host(s)—
Check Presentation during the REUNION Cookout and Concert |
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Company name & logo on electronic evite, handbills, all social media, PR & media alerts |
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Attend the historical event
We’re bringing HBCU Alums from around the world to one (1) place to network, create and continue to build relationships that were created from one beginning…attending a Historically Black College & University.
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