Penny Games: HBCU Debate + Gaming Invitational

The second annual Penny Games: HBCU Debate + Gaming Invitational will bring together students from 16+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), more than 500 local high school students, and over 100 colleges, employers, and civic institutions for a strategic blend of cultural immersion, academic competition, and workforce development.

On Friday, October 3, students will gather at the BJCC for the Debate Finals and Leadership Breakfast, followed by the Career & Opportunity Expo. Expo offerings will include résumé and LinkedIn support, professional headshots, interview-ready wardrobe styling, and employer/internship booths representing more than 100 public and private sector organizations.

The Penny Games is a signature youth initiative of The Penny Foundation, a Birmingham-based nonprofit focused on equity through education, entrepreneurship, and community capital. The tournament builds on the organization’s commitment to expanding access, closing opportunity gaps, and retaining the next generation of leaders in the South. “This event reflects what’s possible when community, creativity, and strategy come together,” said Watson. “We’re proud to host students from across the region while anchoring this work right here in Birmingham.”

Events on October 1 & 2 are hosted in other venues across Birmingham, please visit PennyGames.com for more information.

Located in the BJCC East Ballroom

Events at the BJCC provide the community with a variety of programming that showcases a wide spectrum of entertainment content, points of view and opinions.  The entertainment content, views and opinions expressed in these works or performances are solely those of the performer, artist or producer and do not necessarily reflect the values or opinions of the BJCC.