HBCU Campus Engagement

The North Carolina Black Alliance hosts an HBCU Think Tank every year to unite HBCU student leaders from across the state to foster an environment that promotes collaboration amongst the campuses while continuously brainstorming ways to ensure HBCU students are educated on issues impacting Black and Brown communities. The HBCU Think Tank also assists campuses in the development of  yearly voter and civic engagement plans, offers issue focused training and critical thinking activities. 

The V-OTEC-O-MING HBCU Tour is one of the North Carolina Black Alliance’s most prominent HBCU programs which features all ten of North Carolina’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The major focus of this tour is to excite students about participating in elections and empowering them to show up at the polls. While the event first launched in 2021, it has rapidly grown and partners with other voter-focused organizations such as Common Cause, Black Voters Matter and reputable community members for various aspects. The tour includes but is not limited to DJ battles, interactive obstacle courses, Divine 9 representation, food trucks, merchandise giveaways and most importantly, transportation to polling locations.