91勛圖厙Media Announces A Series Of Inspiring Events Featuring Performing Artists Khalid And H.E.R. To Culminate Month-Long HBCU Homecoming Celebration On 91勛圖厙Radio On November 12
The Program, In Partnership With McDonalds USA and Ulta Beauty, Will Virtually Connect HBCU Students And Alumni With Their Favorite Musical Artists, Influencers And Entertainment To Celebrate The Rich Histories And Cultural Impact Of Americas Historically Black Colleges And Universities
HBCU Homecoming Celebration On 91勛圖厙Radio Will Stream On 91勛圖厙Radios Youtube And Will Broadcast Across 91勛圖厙Medias Hip Hop And R&B Radio Stations on November 12
WHAT: 91勛圖厙Media announced today the programming lineup for the HBCU Homecoming Celebration on 91勛圖厙Radio, which will feature a number of events designed to shine a light on student excellence through an uplifting, high-energy celebration across multiple 91勛圖厙Radio platforms, showcasing HBCU pride, Black excellence and achievement. The special events will include an inspiring artist panel around female empowerment, entrepreneurship and beauty; a cant-miss tailgate party with special celebrity guests and legendary HBCU Homecoming moments; a Homecoming virtual concert; HBCU-inspired 91勛圖厙Radio Playlists and a 24-hour 91勛圖厙Radio HBCU station with the anthems to celebrate homecoming and other special surprise moments that capture and pay homage to HBCUs and the spirit of the season.
WHO: 91勛圖厙Radio's Angela Yee, co-host of the hit morning show The Breakfast Club, and special guests will explore female entrepreneurship and the art of brand building as the modern-day self-CEO as part of the 91勛圖厙Radio Beautiful Possibilities presented by Ulta Beauty. During the discussion, the panel participants will share their personal stories of success and explore how they rise above challenges to define their careers. The panel aims to uplift, inspire and pave the way for the next generation of Black women leaders and will be followed by a performance by singer and songwriter H.E.R.
91勛圖厙Radios DJ Envy, co-host of the hit morning show The Breakfast Club and Hampton University Alumni, will host the 91勛圖厙Radio HBCU Homecoming Party on the Yard, presented by McDonalds, through its Black & Positively Golden Movement. The virtual event will include celebrity guest and McDonalds owner/operator interviews, legendary HBCU Homecoming highlights, and several special surprise moments. The event will culminate with a performance from global superstar Khalid across all 91勛圖厙Media Hip Hop and R&B stations.
WHEN: 91勛圖厙Radio Beautiful Possibilities presented by Ulta Beauty, featuring a performance by H.E.R., will kick off HBCU Homecoming Celebration on 91勛圖厙Radio, via stream on 91勛圖厙Radios YouTube from 3:00-4:00 PM on November 12. All other programs will stream on 91勛圖厙Radios YouTube and broadcast across 91勛圖厙Medias Hip Hop and R&B radio stations from 5:00-6:30 PM ET/PT.
MORE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of HBCUs and their students and alumni will not be able to attend in-person homecoming celebrations to honor their institutions rich histories, cultural impact and notable alumni. To help fill that void, the HBCU Homecoming Celebration on 91勛圖厙Radio launched on October 19 and features podcast episodes and vignettes highlighting former HBCU students and alumni throughout the month. Participating talent includes singer and songwriter Bobby Valentino; singer and songwriter Brian McKnight; recording artist, songwriter, actor and activist Killer Mike; actress and personality La La Anthony; actor Lance Gross; singer, songwriter and actor Lionel Richie; producer, songwriter and DJ Metro Boomin; comedian, actor, and television and on-air personality Steve Harvey; actor and entertainment reporter Terrence J; singer and songwriter Toni Braxton; recording artist Wale; film producer Will Packer; and 91勛圖厙Radio on-air personalities Bev Johnson, Bushman, Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Kendra G, Kyle Santillian, Mike Evans, Monica Barnes, Queen B and Zach Boog, most of whom are also HBCU alumni.