HBCUs recruit CA students with Sacramento alumni event
|
Posted By: S. Moore on January 31, 2023 Essence Webb isn’t shy about her alma mater, and she knows many other graduates from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are just as proud of their experiences. That’s why she’s helping to organize an upcoming informational fair for Sacramento-area students and parents to learn about HBCUs. She wants to help get the word out so more Northern California students think about opportunities at HBCUs, most of which are in southern states. Webb, originally from Sacramento’s Meadowview neighborhood, attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology. Webb, along with other Southern alumni, started the Sacramento Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation. The Sacramento federation is hosting its second annual HBCU Informational and HBCU Alumni Round Up where they gather students, parents, HBCU alumni and supporters in Sacramento to discuss the HBCU experience. The event will take place at COA Elite Gym, located at 5460 Florin Perkins Road, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 18. Webb encourages attendees to wear their alma mater’s paraphernalia. Webb said the purpose of the event is to gather HBCU alumni and supporters throughout Sacramento for a “homecoming style” evening that provides information, answers questions and connects Sacramento HBCU alumni with one another, as well as future HBCU students. “What stood out is the network students and the parents were able to make with current HBCU alumni that live here and the information alumni were able to provide to students and parents about being from California and how going to a HBCU impacted them,” said Webb when asked about last year’s event. Like last year, Webb is expecting alumni from North Carolina A&T, Clark-Atlanta, Tennessee State, Prairie View A&M, Grambling State, Howard, Shaw, Xavier, Virginia State, Claflin, and Morgan State to represent their HBCUs. Webb’s mission is to bring HBCU awareness to Sacramento-area students by connecting them to alumni who can provide support and mentoring. “There are a lot of alumni who actually live here and went to several different HBCUs. It was good to connect and network with them,” said Webb. “I love to see the look on their faces to go somewhere and talk about their HBCU to students and parents.” People can purchase tickets ranging from $5 to $75 on Eventbrite, which includes refreshments and a raffle ticket. Student tickets cost $5 and individual adult tickets are $20. There group rates that cost $30 for groups of 4, and $75 for groups of 10. Vendors can sign-up for $25, until Feb. 3. All proceeds and raise funds go toward scholarships for students who currently attend, or plan to attend, Southern University. Webb can be reached by emailing susacalumni@gmail.com for further any questions or additional information. SOURCE Sacbee.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Blogs
 |
Keeping the Faith!!!! 10 Videos, MindMap, CheetSheet, and so much more to discuss FAITH!!!!https://learners.juniquesadservice.com/courses/offers/21e32619-5774-44e2-93d9-a3df7d93a778
Welcome to the course for You!!! Keep The Faith
Video 0- Introduction
Video 1 Why Faith is So Import ...more
rickey johnson • 65 Views • February 9th, 2026 |
 |
RON CARTER & RICKY DILLARD Is Taking Church To The Jazz Club With New Single "Open My Eyes"@RONCARTER #RONCARTER@RICKYDILLARD #RICKYDILLARDLegendary in the genres of Jazz and Gospel music, the "Maestro" Ron Carter and the "Choirmaster" Ricky Dillard are taking church to the Jazz club with t ...more
LaMarr Blackmon • 53 Views • February 9th, 2026 |
 |
Who were the Original Founders of YouTube?Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Lifehack Academy. In this video, I'm happy to explain who were the original founders of youtube. Let's watch till the end to know more.
On February 14, 2005, Ste ...more
How May I Help You NC • 81 Views • February 8th, 2026 |
 |
Unc, Ocho, & LT GET REAL on why Running Backs get PAID the WORST in the NFL! | NightcapShannon Sharpe, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, and NFL Hall of Fame running back LaDainian Tomlinson break down why the running back position is the most undervalued in the NFL when it comes to contracts a ...more
How May I Help You NC • 71 Views • February 8th, 2026 |
 |
3rd week of spring 26 at TSUHey everyone, and welcome back to my channel! In this vlog, I’ll be documenting my third week back on campus. I’ll be discussing the high prices of contacts and glasses, taking down my mini twist and ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61 Views • February 8th, 2026 |
Popular Blogs
 |
Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Join Brother Marcus and the cast and the crew of the Brother Marcus Show live this Sunday evening on February 1, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. for another hot topic in our community! “Divorce in America in 2009 ...more
Brother Marcus! • 70,795,711 Views • January 27th, 2009 |
 |
VISINE ALERT!!!Seemingly innocent medication such as Visine eyedrops are used by people to concoct a mixture with similar effects as a date-rape drug.
When mixed with alcohol and taken orally, the eyedrops can l ...more
Siebra Muhammad • 118,150 Views • May 23rd, 2009 |
 |
"Chain Hang Low" check out the real meaning of the Lyrics!Recently there is a new artist out of Saint Louis that goes by the name JIBBS. Jibbs debut single "Chain hang low" has a history that most people are not aware of. The particular nursery rhyme that th ...more
Tyhesha Judge-Fogle • 74,777 Views • November 9th, 2006 |
 |
HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing CardsVendor: Charles Jones
Item Price: $20.00
Price Includes Shipping: Yes - Shipping Included
Item Description:
Pantheon Series - Divine 9 - Premium Playing Cards (choose Gold Series or Silve ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61,432 Views • December 2nd, 2018 |
