Found out about this on our local ABC affiliate. So I decided to google it to find out more via ClickOrlando.com:
Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex is set to host HBCU Week for the first time beginning next month.
HBCU Week’s mission is to encourage high-school aged students to enroll into historically Black colleges and universities.
Beginning Oct. 6, an estimated 5,000 students and their families will get the chance to check out an exciting college fair, concerts and comedy shows, an epic “Battle of the Bands” event and enjoy a parade at Magic Kingdom. This is the first time in its five-year history that the HBCU Week Foundation is hosting its annual event at Walt Disney World Resort, which is expanding the foundation’s ability to stage new and more high-profile activities for its attendees.
“We are pleased to share in the mission to highlight the rich history and cultural significance of HBCUs, creating educational and, ultimately, career opportunities for students,” said HBCU Week Founder and CEO Ashley Christopher. “Hosting this national event at Walt Disney World Resort helps amplify the mission of HBCU Week, attracting more parents and students throughout the country to our events and helps make an even greater impact in fostering opportunities for thousands of students.”
I'd say if done for the right reasons, this isn't a bad trend. Perhaps other corporations could host events such as this in the future.
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