The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities is coordinating a four-day national conference commemorating National HBCU Week. President George W. Bush is scheduled to issue a proclamation honoring America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities designating Sept. 7-13, 2008 as National HBCU Week. Traditionally, Congress also issues a resolution honoring the significant contributions made to our nation’s growth by these institutions.

The conference will kick off with a world premiere performance at the Kennedy Center featuring “The 105 Voices of History,” the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ National Choir, hosted by Ms. Phylicia Rashad. This unprecedented partnership with the Kennedy Center brings together the historical, cultural, and inspirational 105 Voices of the nation’s HBCUs. This event is FREE TO THE PUBLIC: Limit one (1) ticket per person. Tickets will be available at 4:00 p.m. on the day of performance at the Kennedy Center Box Office.

This site will provide you with information regarding the conference agenda.

The President’s Board of Advisors is also scheduled to meet on Sunday, September 7, 2008

You may register for the conference on-line, by clicking the link below.

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****Please note that you must contact the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capital Hill for reservations; for more information please see the Lodging Information page.

If you have any problems, please contact Carol Blue at 301-657-4254 ext. 307 or mailto:cblue@betah.com