Bayou Classic

Entergy to sponsor 50th Annual Bayou Classic, expands support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy is pleased to serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th Annual Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Entergy has a longstanding commitment to powering life for its customers and communities. The prominent football game, played between the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State University Tigers, serves as a platform to not only showcase exceptional athletic talent but also to honor the traditions, achievements and contributions of HBCUs to American society.

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  • NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy is pleased to serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th Annual Bayou Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
  • "We are honored to be a sponsor of the 50th Annual Bayou Classic and help support a celebration that has become an iconic part of Thanksgiving weekend here in New Orleans," said Drew Marsh, Entergy's chairman and chief executive officer.
  • Entergy recognizes the significance of HBCUs in shaping the educational landscape and empowering generations of Black students.
  • Entergy looks forward to a memorable 50th Annual Bayou Classic event that celebrates the achievements and cultural significance of HBCUs.

CUMULUS MEDIA’s Westwood One Presents Exclusive Audio Coverage of the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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Hosted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this year’s game will feature the Virginia Union University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.

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  • Hosted by the Pro Football Hall of Fame, this year’s game will feature the Virginia Union University Panthers and the Morehouse College Maroon Tigers.
  • The team of Troy Clardy, Anthony Herron, and AJ Ross will provide the network’s live broadcast coverage from Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
  • Ross currently serves as sideline reporter for “The NFL on CBS” and for the network’s college football and basketball coverage.
  • Westwood One’s coverage of the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic can be heard on terrestrial radio stations nationwide and via SiriusXM.

'The Big Homecoming' and Wells Fargo Kick-off Year Two of Relationship To Create Ongoing Impact For HBCUs

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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The Big Homecoming authentically celebrates the culture of HBCUs while creating ongoing impact for scholars.

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  • The Big Homecoming authentically celebrates the culture of HBCUs while creating ongoing impact for scholars.
  • Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) and The Big Homecoming were able to provide over $100,000 in scholarships to students during the 2022-2023 TBH365 Impact Tour.
  • Wells Fargo's team led financial empowerment workshops to financially equip students to build wealth, start businesses and learn more about investing.
  • The Big Homecoming Music & Culture festival is slated for May 4, 2024
    "The Big Homecoming was created to be more than an annual festival.

Lambda Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Celebrated 100 yrs of service to the LA Community

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A staple in the community for a full century, members of the Los Angeles-based Lambda chapter came together (May 19-21) to celebrate the rich history of scholarship, brotherhood & service in a fun-filled evening commemorating the organization. A collection of undergraduate, graduate, and alumni members representing more than 60 years of chapter membership traveled from across the country to participate in this monumental weekend, hosted by the Lambda Scholar Foundation, Incorporated.

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  • Also in attendance at Lambda Chapter's celebratory gala was Omega Psi Phi's Franklin Henderson who was initiated in 1950 at Beta Sigma Chapter, Southern University.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated was founded in 1911 on the campus of Howard University and is the nation's third-oldest historically Black fraternity.
  • Omega Psi Phi Fraternity is geographically divided into 12 districts with over 750 chapters, collectively.
  • In 2011, the international body of the Omega Psi Phi held its Centennial Celebration to its founding in 1911.