From the traditionally Black faculties and universities within the Caribbean U.S. Virgin Islands to the colleges throughout mainland America, the main target of scholars and enthusiastic alumni shall be on the multifaceted 2025 HBCU Showcase invitational observe and area occasion coming to Manhattan’s Nike Observe & Subject Heart at The Armory on Jan. 18.
Sponsored by the distinguished “Big 4” accounting agency KPMG, the HBCU Showcase is a unprecedented occasion that includes the scholastic Mayor’s Cup Relays, a HBCU faculty truthful from 10 a.m. to three p.m. for highschool college students and their households, a flashy efficiency by the Howard College Showtime Marching Band, and a four-hour after-party affair following the observe meet. Greater than 20 faculty groups are taking part within the HBCU Showcase meet.
The confirmed HBCU groups embrace Bowie State College, Central State College, Chicago State College, Coppin State College, Delaware State College, Florida A&M College, Hampton College, Howard College, Huston-Tillotson College, Johnson C. Smith College, Lincoln College, Miles School, Morgan State College, Norfolk State College, Prairie View A&M College, College of Maryland Japanese Shore, College of the District of Columbia, Virginia State College, Virginia Union College, West Virginia State College, and Winston Salem State College.
“HBCU engagement is a core component of KPMG’s strategy rooted in growing and supporting a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment,” stated Elena Richards, chief range, fairness & inclusion officer for KPMG U.S., which has sponsored the HBCU Showcase since 2023.
“We are committed to building a larger, more diverse pipeline of future public accounting and professional services talent. We are honored to collaborate with The Armory Foundation for the third year in our shared mission to create access to rewarding career pathways and higher education for students,” she stated.
Meet director Zakia Haywood, who additionally serves as The Armory’s director of School Observe & Subject and Particular Initiatives, was proud of KPMG’s constant sponsorship of the HBCU Showcase observe meet and their assist of the athletes’ careers after faculty.
“We are thrilled to once again partner with an incredible organization like KPMG. Their dedication to supporting HBCU students and setting them up for success post-graduation is invaluable,” she stated. “Together with KPMG, we anticipate making this year’s HBCU Showcase another spectacular experience – on and off the track.” For tickets and details about the HBCU Showcase: bit.ly/KPMGHBCUShowcase2024.
Olympic observe and area stars from the Japanese Caribbean make the duvet of Everyone’s Journal because the publication’s 2024 “Persons of the Year.” (EVERYBODY’S MAGAZINE)Honoring Olympic stars
In a salute to a few of the world’s smallest nations attaining some large victories on the 2024 Paris Olympics, Everyone’s journal readers chosen Japanese Caribbean athletes because the magazine’s “Persons of the Year for 2024.” The honors go to gold medal sprinter Julien Alfred of St. Lucia; gold medal triple jumper Thea LaFond-Gadson of Dominica; decathlon athlete Lindon Victor, javelin thrower Anderson Peters, 400-meter runner Kirani James of Grenada; and 800-meter runner Shafiqua Maloney of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The problem additionally incorporates the 2025 World Caribbean Calendar of worldwide occasions. To buy the Individual of the 12 months/2025 World Caribbean Calendar version or to assist this journal go to everybodysmag.com.