Black College Con set for next weekend
Egaming event to connect students and entrepreneurs in the Gaming industry
BIRMINGHAM, AL – Local McDonald’s owner/operators have come together to show their support for the Black Collegiate Gaming Association’s (BCGA), a nonprofit organization
created to encourage greater diversity in gaming and eSports.
In honor of Black History Month, BCGA celebrates with their annual summit, Black College Con. The event will introduce college students to new career opportunities in the gaming/eSports industry while
celebrating Black gamers who are blazing trails in this white and Asian male- dominated field.
The virtual gathering will broadcast live on Twitch on Feb. 26th featuring a lineup of all-star gamer/eSports leaders, career networking and industry breakout sessions.
The summit will also connect Black college students across the country with Black corporate partners, successful entrepreneurs and leaders in the gaming/eSports industry including PlayStation,
Scopley, Lenovo, DraftKings, HP, Bennett Thrasher, HyperX and Intel.
More than 20 HBCUs and colleges are participating such as Florida A&M University, Edward Waters University, Morris Brown College and Miles College.
“This is the first time that platforms like this have been held in the gaming industry,” says Keshia Walker, Founder and Chairwoman of BCGA. “Black college students, for the first
time, will have the opportunity to see and network with successful leaders in the industry and participate in fun gaming competitions for scholarships and prizes. They will also learn
about a variety of career opportunities that can change the trajectories of their lives.”
In a continuing effort to support students in the gaming industry, McDonalds along with their Dr. Pepper partners will provide scholarships to video game/eSports campus organizations
and students during the event.
McDonald’s owner/operators will also participate in speaking roles to engage with students directly during the stream.
“On behalf of McDonald’s, we are so happy to partner with the Black Collegiate Gaming Association on this effort,” says Tarus Morgan, a local McDonald’s owner/operator from
South Georgia. “We understand and value the growth of the gaming industry and the importance of having equal representation in the field.”
Students of all ages and schools interested in participating in Black College Con may register for FREE at www.blackcollegecon.org.
