ICYMI: Senators and Members of Congress Join Rep. Alma Adams for HBCU STEAM Day of Action Tweet Storm
ICYMI: Senators and Members of Congress Join Rep. Alma Adams for HBCU STEAM Day of Action Tweet Storm
Washington, D.C.– Yesterday and Thursday, Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) and the Bipartisan Congressional Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus is hosting the third annual HBCU STEAM Day of Action. HBCU Steam Day of Action continues tomorrow with an 8:30 AM breakfast that is open press. In case you missed it, here are highlights from yesterday's Tweetstorm:
Rep. Alma Adams (D-NC): "I'm excited to kick off the @HBCUCaucus STEAM Day of Action today! The #HBCUPartnershipChallenge forges strong, sustainable HBCU partnerships. Partnerships with these schools help create more jobs and provide greater resources for #HBCUs and their students. #PowerofPartnerships"
Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH): "HBCUs like @wilberforce_u & @CentralState87 in Ohio have a rich tradition of fostering the next generation of black leaders. Proud to join @SenDougJones' efforts to pass the FUTURE Act last year to secure the future of our nation's HBCUs. #HBCUStrong"
Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL): "HBCUs empower our students and allow them to reach their highest potential. I'm honored to be on the @UNCF HBCU Honor Roll, as a member of the HBCU Caucus. Special thank you to @RepAdams for her leadership on this important issue."
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO): "HBCUs contribute nearly $15 billion annually to our national economy, and have provided pathways of opportunity for millions of Americans, many of whom are first generation college students. It's critical that Congress provide adequate funding for these institutions! #HBCUStrong"
Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE): "I am so excited to join @RepAdams and my colleagues in the @HBCUCaucus for today's #HBCUSTEAM Day of Action! This day brings together HBCUs, government & industry for a collective day of advocacy for #HBCUs."
GlaxoSmithKline: "We're honored to participate in the 3rd Annual HBCU #STEAM Day of Action! This day brings together #HBCUs, government & industry to create a stronger workforce for HBCU graduates! #HBCUSTEAM #STEM #PowerofPartnerships"
Farm Credit System: "#FarmCredit is excited to join the @HBCUCaucus and @RepAdams for the 3rd Annual #HBCUSTEAM Day of Action on Capitol Hill. #HBCUStrong"
Prairie View A&M: "Today is #HBCUSTEAM Day of Action! Proud to join many of our fellow HBCUs on Capitol Hill! #HBCUStrong @RepAdams"
Tomorrow, Autodesk, Citi, Farm Credit, Honda, North Carolina Electric Cooperatives, and Prudential will officially join the Bipartisan HBCU Caucus' HBCU Partnership Challenge, a public pledge to build stronger partnerships with HBCUs and their students at a breakfast hosted by Intel during HBCU STEAM Day of Action. Below, are the details for the announcement breakfast:
Thursday, March 5th
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
House Visitor Center, Room 201
During STEAM Day, HBCU and business leaders will meet with Republican and Democratic Members of Congress in the House and Senate. Over 50 HBCUs, organizations, technology companies, and industry leaders are sending representatives to participate in these days of advocacy.
Companies and partners participating include: Allstate Insurance, Amazon, Amazon Web Services, AnitaB.org, Autodesk, Citibank, CitiVentures, CoBank/Farm Credit, Farm Credit Council, AgFirst Farm Credit, Cape Fear Farm Credit, Carolina Farm Credit, Farm Credit Bank of Texas, Mid Atlantic Farm Credit, GSK, Honda North America, Inc., Intel, Live Oak Bank, Lyft, McDonald's, Microsoft, NC Electric Cooperatives, Nielsen, SAP, SAS, Spotify, TIAA, Truist Bank, Twitter, Wells Fargo, Zillow Group.
HBCUs Participating include: Allen University, Benedict College, Bennett College, Bethune Cookman College, Bowie State University, Central State University, Claflin University, Clark Atlanta University, Dillard University, Fisk University, Florida Memorial University, Huston-Tillotson University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Jarvis Christian College, Johnson C. Smith University, Kentucky State University, Lane College, LeMoyne–Owen College, Lincoln University, Lincoln University (MO), Livingstone College, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Morris College, The North Carolina A&T, Oakwood College, Paine College, Philander Smith College, Prairie View A&M University, Rust College, Saint Augustine's College, Shaw University, Shorter College, Spelman College, Stillman College, Talladega College, Tennessee State University, Tougaloo College, Tuskegee University, Virginia State University, Virginia Union University, Voorhees College, West Virginia State University, Wilberforce University, Wiley College, Xavier University of Louisiana.
For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Sam Spencer (Sam.Spencer@mail.house.gov).
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