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The Yard: HBCU Send-Off
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Description of the Event
A CITYWIDE CELEBRATION FOR OUR HBCU-BOUND STUDENTS
Cincinnati is coming together to celebrate the next generation of scholars heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Join us for the 3rd Annual The Yard: HBCU Send-Off, where students will be honored and equipped with resources as they begin their HBCU journey. This celebration is for the whole family and the entire community, bringing homecoming vibes right to the HBCU Literacy Hub at South Avondale Middle School.
Whether you’re an HBCU graduate, supporter, family member, or simply someone who wants to celebrate and uplift our students — this event is for YOU.
Free family-friendly event
HBCU Essentials Hampers for HBCU-bound students
Music, food, vendors, and community organizations
Authors Corner & literacy activities
Field day fun and HBCU homecoming vibes
We welcome families, community members, HBCU alumni chapters, Divine Nine organizations, small businesses, and local organizations to come out and celebrate with us.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
South Avondale Middle School
Come celebrate our students and the power of community!
HBCU-bound students, vendors, volunteers, and attendees can register by scanning the QR codes on the flyer or clicking the links.
WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER BY USING THE LINKS BELOW:
Vendors:
Attendees:
Volunteers:
HBCU Students:
Sponsorship opportunities are available! We would love your support!
Watch our film to learn more: Learn About HBCUs
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South Avondale Middle School
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the HBCU Send-Off! Volunteers are welcome to support the event for one or two hours, or for as long as they are available.
The event will take place 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM, with event setup beginning at 10:00 AM.
We are looking for volunteers to assist in the following areas:
- Event setup (beginning at 10:00 AM)
• Literacy station setup and support
• HBCU student check-in
• Guest registration
• Vendor check-in and vendor greeters
• Literacy support during activities
• Kids' activity area (games, art, chalk, etc.)
• Stage and program support
• Event breakdown after the program
• Cleanup support
Volunteers help ensure this celebration runs smoothly as we honor Cincinnati students heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. There will be free food and water!
