Last Updated on September 4, 2014
BET Networks announces the return of the popular BET Black College Tour, making 14-stops at historically black colleges and universities across the nation this Fall. BET Black College Tour, the largest and only tour of its kind, will bring campuses a fun-filled day of entertainment, games, concerts, product samples and consumer information. The free event kicks off Friday, Sept. 5, at The Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and is open to current students enrolled at each campus stop. This year marks the arrival of first-time sponsors Denny’s and Hyundai.
GRAMMY® nominated R&B crooner Luke James, rap veteran Big Gipp of Goodie Mob, as well as hitmakers Tiara Thomas, Justine Skye and Chris Bivins are scheduled to appear at select stops. DJ Herkules returns for a fourth run as host while Sixth Sense returns as the tour’s official DJ.
BET Black College Tour Sponsored Activities
- Denny’s 2-on-2 basketball competition
- Hyundai’s freestyle rap battle
- BET’s award-winning Rap It Up initiative will be on hand with local health officials to offer free HIV/AIDS testing to students.
BET Black College Tour Schedule
Friday, September 5
The Lincoln University of PA
Lincoln, PA
Wednesday, September 10
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD
Friday, September 12
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA
Thursday, September 18
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA
Wednesday, September 24
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN
Friday, September 26
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
Wednesday, October 1
Southern University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
Friday, October 3
Alabama A&M University
Huntsville, AL
Wednesday, October 8
Langston University
Langston, OK
Friday, October 10
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX
Friday, October 17
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA
Wednesday, October 22
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
Wednesday, October 29
Mississippi Valley State University
Itta Bena, MS
Friday, October 31
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS
“We’re excited to bring back the BET COLLEGE TOUR this year. For over a decade we have been fortunate to partner with innovative brands that continuously support our vision,” said Michelle Garner, vice president of Brand Solutions for BET Networks. “BET Networks remains committed to emphasizing the importance of education and inspiring academic excellence. We are thrilled for the tour to return and reach a new crop of students on campuses around the country.”
Sponsored activities include the Denny’s 2-on-2 basketball competition and Hyundai’s freestyle rap battle. BET’s award-winning Rap It Up initiative will be on hand with local health officials to offer free HIV/AIDS testing to students.
“Hyundai is thrilled to join this year’s BET COLLEGE TOUR and introduce the Hyundai brand to more than 60,000 HBCU college students,” said Zafar Brooks, director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Diversity Inclusion for Hyundai Motor America. “The HBCU tour provides us with a great opportunity to connect with a significant audience of amazing college students across the county both in person and through social media.”
“Denny’s is proud to be a long-term advertising partner of BET and first-time sponsor of the 2014 BET COLLEGE TOUR,” said April Kelly-Drummond, Denny’s director of Corporate Diversity. “Both Denny’s and the tour share a mutual goal of providing relevant, engaging and meaningful outreach to students; Denny’s Hungry for Education scholarship program — in partnership with eight leading nonprofit minority advocacy organizations — has awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships to deserving elementary through college students in 2014 alone. We look forward to bringing the importance of education to life and being inspired by all those we meet as we recruit incredible talent at select stops along the BET COLLEGE TOUR route!”
This year’s BET COLLEGE TOUR will include various contests, basketball competitions, games, music performances, product sampling and health information. For tour updates, exclusive footage and photos from each campus, please visit BET COLLEGE TOUR. Join the BET COLLEGE TOUR conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:
- On Twitter and Instagram by using hashtag #BETCollegeTour; and following us on @BETCollegeTour.
- On Google plus at bet.us/gplusBET
Source: BET Networks
