iHeart Celebrates HBCU Homecoming

• iHeartMedia announced the launch of HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio, an uplifting month-long celebration showcasing Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ (HBCU) school pride and elevating student achievement through iHeartMedia’s multiple platforms, including iHeartMedia’s Hip Hop & R&B stations, streaming, social channels, iHeartMedia’s Black Creator podcasts and live virtual events. Beginning October 19 and continuing through November 12, the celebration will bring together HBCU students and alumni with their favorite artists, influencers and entertainment.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of HBCUs and their students and alumni will not be able to attend in-person homecoming celebrations. The month-long HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio will feature special themed podcast episodes and a month of custom vignettes celebrating Black excellence and achievement highlighting its alumni and students including singer-songwriters Bobby Valentino and Brian McKnight; recording artist, songwriter, actor and activist Killer Mike; actress/personality La La Anthony; actor Lance Gross; the legendary Lionel Richie; producer/songwriter and DJ Metro Boomin; actor/entertainment reporter Terrence J; singer-songwriter Toni Braxton; recording artist Wale; film producer Will Packer; and iHeartRadio personalities Bev Johnson, Bushman, Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, Kendra G, Kyle Santillian, Mike Evans, Monica Barnes, Queen B and Zach Boog.

“Homecoming is a time of celebration and unity on college campuses across the country. With in-person activities being cancelled due to COVID, the HBCU Homecoming Celebration on iHeartRadio will keep our communities connected, engaged and entertained during a challenging time,” said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia. “As a HBCU graduate, I understand the transformative role HBCUs play in enriching and improving the lives of young people.”