The 2022 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) presented by Toyota kicked off this weekend with an entire lineup of events that immersed alums, current students, fans, and fellow residents in the culture of HBCUs as well as helped the progression of HBCUs and those attending the events. Photo Credit: Niko Rose / Blavity The Emerging Experience Entrepreneur Conference by JP Morgan Chase in Houston kicked off on Friday. Part of the NBOTB and bank’s relationship, the conference was “focused on strengthening the commitment to closing the racial wealth gap by providing more opportunities to minority business owners.” The evening shifted to Texas Southern University for The NBOTB Step & Stroll: Back on the Yard Kickoff, where members of the Divine 9 participated. The gorgeous Gamma Psi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. took home the grand prize. Under the tutelage of their graduate adviser VeRonique Williams, the young women earned the $2000 prize. In a charitable move,...
