Alfred Street Baptist Church and Google Cloud Partner to Host the Largest Hybrid HBCU College Festival on Friday, October 7 (Virtual) and Saturday, October 8
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Alexandria, VA, October 07, 2022 --( PR.com )-- Google Cloud and the Alfred Street Baptist Church have partnered for the second time for the 20th Annual ASBC Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Festival, taking place virtually on October 7, 4:00pm-8:00pm and virtually and in person at the University of the District of Columbia on October 8, 10:00am-2:00pm.For more than two decades, the ASBC’s signature event has enabled more than 50,000 African American youth – many first-generation college students – to directly connect with the nation’s iconic HBCUs, while also providing a wealth of vital information about the college admissions process, financial aid, academic disciplines, and the vibrant cultural aspects of Black college life. Since the festival’s inception, participating HBCUs have awarded more than $40 million in the form of academic scholarships and/or waived fees.“Google Cloud is committed to HBCUs, higher education for our African American youth as well as diversity, and we are excited that they are partnering with us for the second time for this festival,” says Rev. Google Workspace is a collection of cloud computing, productivity and collaboration tools, software and products that enhance business productivity.“At Google, we understand that HBCUs are vital to the fabric of America and have educated some of the country’s greatest minds, nurturing some of the most iconic Black pioneers, leaders, and visionaries. We are honored to partner with the ASBC Foundation and the festival which gives deserving students unparalleled access to HBCUs and scholarship opportunities,” says Reginald B. McKnight, Google’s Global Head of Social Impact. "We are proud to have data centers and facilities in the majority of states that are home to HBCUs, and hope that students look for opportunities with Google Cloud when the time comes for them to pursue their chosen career paths.”For more information about the 2022 ASBC HBCU Festival, please visit the festival registration page About Alfred Street Baptist Church:Established in 1803, Alfred Street Baptist Church (ASBC) will celebrate its 219th Anniversary in November and is home to one of the oldest African American congregations in the nation.