HBCU High Tea House Party

​Come join us as we experience a new way to network with likeminded individuals and organizations who are invested in cultivating thriving HBCU communities

​Why? 

• ​The overturning of Affirmative Action on college campuses is increasing the interest of student enrollment at HBCUs to cultivate a sense of belonging and safety 

• ​The tailwind of this effect is the need for increased and diversified housing options for students, faculty and staff

• ​Additionally, the global mental health crisis (CDC) and loneliness pandemic (NIH) necessitates supportive programs for students in K-12 and in colleges 

• ​The Global Wellness Economy is surging (~$5.7T industry across 11 sectors) which provides opportunities for career exploration and job creation into these industries and green careers for students and career transitioners alike 

​Who?: Foundations, family offices and individuals interested in supporting Local Legend J. Ivy and Tarrey Torae in their HBCU philanthropic efforts to support HBCUs: 

​Your wellness guides:

• ​Changa Bell (the Black Male Yoga Initiative and Homestead Honey 

• ​Kelle Jacobs (BreathTech demonstration) 

• ​Thomas Bowen (ice cream social - faith at work) 

• ​Usama Young (NFL, philanthropist and children’s book author) 

• ​Built from Scratch (DJ workshop and coffee flights) 

• ​A live SoulHouse™  music performance 

• ​Interactive Art Installation: “Reflections”

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• ​We end our time with a celebration of music and culture with a Robert Glasper and J. Ivy performance at The Ravinia