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Why Sponsor Mile High HBCU Weekend?

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Mile High HBCU Weekend is more than an event series – it’s a cultural and educational initiative that opens doors for underrepresented students and strengthens Colorado’s Black professional community.

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When you sponsor, your organization will:

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  • Empower the next generation through scholarships and HBCU awareness initiatives

  • Gain meaningful exposure to engaged audiences of students, parents, alumni, and professionals

  • Show your commitment to diversity, education, and community impact in Colorado
     

Your partnership ensures that students have access to life-changing educational opportunities and that our community continues to thrive.

Our Audience

Our weekend brings together a diverse and influential audience, creating strong brand visibility and networking opportunities for our partners:

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  • HBCU Alumni & Divine Nine Members: Active community leaders and professionals

  • Colorado Students & Families: Engaged in college exploration and scholarship opportunities

  • Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs: Networking and mentorship-driven community

  • Local Community & Supporters: Attendees of our public celebration events and Yardfest

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Our Mission

To celebrate and elevate the legacy of Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU’s) by uniting alumni, empowering students from underrepresented communities to attend an HBCU, and building a lasting culture of Black excellence and educational equity in Colorado.

FAQs

  • No! Mile High HBCU Weekend is open to everyone. If you support the mission, culture, and legacy of HBCUs, we want you there. Our events welcome students, alumni, professionals, families, and community members—you don’t have to be an HBCU graduate to celebrate and participate.

  • Our inaugural Mile High HBCU Weekend takes place August 21–24, 2025, across multiple locations in the Denver Metro area.

    • Exact locations and details will be shared as we get closer to the weekend.

  • Some events, like our HBCU College Fair and Yardfesr, are free and open to the public, while others, like the Scholarship Brunch or Networking Mixer, require ticket purchases.

    • Tickets and registration links will be available here on our website once sales open.

  • Yes! Our weekend is designed for the whole community.

    • Events like the HBCU College Fair and Yardfest are family-friendly.

    • Adult-focused events, such as the Black Professionals Networking Mixer and Scholarship Brunch, are designed for ages 21+.

  • Mile High HBCU Weekend is designed with you in mind.

    • Our HBCU College Fair will connect you directly with admissions representatives and scholarship opportunities.

    • Our events will introduce you to alumni and professionals who can mentor and guide you as you prepare for college.

Have more questions?

We’re here to help! If you don’t see your question listed above, reach out to our team at: info@milehighhbcuweekend.com.

We’ll get back to you within 24-48 hours so you can join us in celebrating HBCU pride, culture, and legacy in Colorado!
 

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