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The Big Homecoming & Wells Fargo: Impacting HBCUs Together
“Join The Big Homecoming and Wells Fargo in empowering HBCUs through music, culture, and ongoing impact.”
Last Updated on July 5, 2024 by Daily News Staff
The Big Homecoming (TBH) and Wells Fargo are gearing up for year two of their partnership to create an ongoing impact for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The Big Homecoming, a premier music and culture festival, aims to authentically celebrate the culture of HBCUs while making a lasting difference.
During the 2022-2023 TBH365 Impact Tour, Wells Fargo and The Big Homecoming provided over $100,000 in scholarships to students. The tour visited several HBCUs, including Florida A&M University, Jarvis Christian University, North Carolina A&T State University, Jackson State University, and Clark Atlanta University. Wells Fargo conducted financial empowerment workshops, helping students gain knowledge about building wealth, starting businesses, and investing. The tour also featured well-known figures such as Deion Sanders, Dr. Lamman Rucker, Jermaine Dupri, and more. Students were offered internship opportunities, professional development symposiums, and career prospects.
The TBH365 Impact Tour will resume in September 2023, kicking off at the Orange Blossom Football Classic. It will make stops at various HBCUs, including Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Virginia State University, Johnson C. Smith University, Clark Atlanta University, Hampton University, Texas Southern University, and the Bayou Classic.
The Big Homecoming Music & Culture Festival is scheduled for May 4, 2024. The festival aims to provide an authentic HBCU experience, allowing all HBCUs to come together and celebrate their culture in a unified manner. Throughout the year, The Big Homecoming 365 Impact Tour visits HBCUs across the country, offering impactful programs such as fireside chats, scholarship competitions, and apprenticeship programs.
Wells Fargo, known for its commitment to improving the quality of life for diverse customers, especially HBCUs, is excited to continue working with The Big Homecoming. Their leaders will share practical information and advice with HBCU students, benefiting them in their current endeavors and future pursuits.
The 2023-2024 TBH 365 Impact programming will focus on financial empowerment, education, leadership, health, and entrepreneurship. By providing resources, scholarships, internships, and job opportunities, the initiative aims to create pathways to success for Black scholars and foster academic achievement.
The partnership between The Big Homecoming and Wells Fargo exemplifies their dedication to making a meaningful and sustained impact on HBCUs. Together, they are creating a comprehensive experience that empowers students, celebrates culture, and paves the way for a brighter future.
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