Venture Backed Celebrates HBCUs at HBCU Week 2024
On September 14, 2024, Venture Backed, in partnership with the White House Initiative on HBCUs, hosted HBCU Scholars’ Night in Philadelphia. The event featured notable speakers, including Sedika Franklin, Associate Director of the White House Initiative on HBCUs, and Kathy Ross, Chief Operating Officer of Venture Backed, highlighting the importance of diversity and innovation.
Participants enjoyed activities like virtual reality gaming and assembling STEM educational kits for local students. Venture Backed also announced initiatives to boost entrepreneurship and equip HBCU students with essential skills for success.
Join us in supporting HBCU scholars as they shape the future of innovation. For more information, visit whhbcu.ed.gov.
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Original Article – PR Newswire, October 2, 2024