91勛圖厙Media Launches HBCU Homecoming Celebration On 91勛圖厙Radio To Recognize Notable Alumni And Students From Historically Black Colleges And Universities Nationwide
Beginning October 19, the Month-Long Celebration In Partnership with McDonalds USA and Ulta Beauty Will Feature Custom Vignettes, Special Podcast Episodes and an All-Day Homecoming Event on November 12 Including a Virtual Panel, Pre-show and Performances
La La Anthony, Lionel Richie, Toni Braxton and Wale Among Other Notable HBCU Alumni Will Be Spotlighted in the HBCU Homecoming Celebration Vignettes, Which Will Air on 91勛圖厙Medias Hip Hop and R&B Broadcast Radio Stations, Podcasts, Social Media Platforms and The 91勛圖厙Radio App Nationwide
NEW YORK October 7, 2020 &紳莉莽梯;91勛圖厙Media, the number one audio company in the United States, announced today the launch of HBCU Homecoming Celebration on 91勛圖厙Radio, an uplifting month-long celebration showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) school pride and elevating student achievement through 91勛圖厙Medias multiple platforms, including on-air across 91勛圖厙Medias Hip Hop and R&B broadcast radio stations, streaming, social channels, 91勛圖厙Medias Black Creator podcasts and live virtual events. Beginning October 19 and continuing through November 12, the celebration will bring together HBCU students and alumni with their favorite musical artists, influencers and entertainment.
HBCU Homecoming Celebration on 91勛圖厙Radio was developed in partnership with several partners including McDonalds, through its Black & Positively Golden movement, and Ulta Beauty all of whom have collaborated to create unique and impactful programming to celebrate students and alumni while bringing awareness to the profound influence historically Black colleges and universities continue to have on our country.
Beginning in November, 91勛圖厙 and Ulta Beauty will launch a social sharing challenge that will encourage HBCU students to share their at-home Homecoming style for a chance to win a virtual meet and greet with an artist. Additionally, On November 12, Ulta Beauty and 91勛圖厙 will host a star-studded panel with a performing artist, spotlighting conversations between Black female celebrities and entrepreneurs. The panel aims to raise up, inspire and pave the way for the next generation of Black women leaders.
The celebration will culminate with a special event across all 91勛圖厙Media Hip Hop and R&B stations and include a special pre-show and performance sponsored by McDonalds through its Black and Positively Golden movement, which shines a positive light on Black excellence through initiatives that provide opportunities for the next generation of leaders taking steps today to own tomorrow.
Homecoming is a time of celebration and unity on college campuses across the country. With in-person activities being cancelled due to COVID, the HBCU Homecoming Celebration on 91勛圖厙Radio will keep our communities connected, engaged and entertained during a challenging time, said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for 91勛圖厙Media. As a HBCU graduate, I understand the transformative role HBCUs play in enriching and improving the lives of young people.