Philanthropy and HBCUs: Supporting our Future

Philanthropy and HBCUs: Supporting our Future
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DateAug 1 2024
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Event Starts5:30 PM
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VenueAttucks Theatre
Philanthropy and HBCUs: Supporting our Future
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DateAug 1 2024
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Event Starts5:30 PM
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VenueAttucks Theatre
Philanthropy and HBCUs: Supporting our Future
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Limited on-site parking is available at no cost in the Norfolk Redevelopment Housing Authority flat lot, diagonally opposite the Attucks Theatre on the corner of Church Street and E. Virginia Beach Blvd.
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Event Details
The Hampton Roads Community Foundation will host the 7th annual Black Philanthropy Month celebration on Thursday, August 1 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. and the program at 6:30 p.m. at the Attucks Theatre. This year’s observance kicks off with the panel discussion “Philanthropy and Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Supporting Our Future.” Panelists include:
- Dr. Dawnn Lewis, founder and president of A New Day Foundation and an actor best known for her role as Jaleesa Vinson-Taylor on the NBC sitcom “A Different World”
- Dr. Javaune Adams-Gaston, President of Norfolk State University
- Dr. Makola M. Abdullah, President of Virginia State University
Devon Henry, rector of the Norfolk State University Board of Visitors, will serve as moderator. Attendees will learn about the programs and experiences offered on local HBCU campuses and gain an understanding of ways to invest in HBCUs and support their sustainability. You can register for the free event at https://blackphilanthropy2024.eventbrite.com/.
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Additional Ticket Information
Free and open to the public. Register at https://blackphilanthropy2024.eventbrite.com/.