The Yard: HBCU Send-Off

Cincinnati is coming together to celebrate the next generation of scholars heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Join us for the 3rd Annual The Yard: HBCU Send-Off, where students will be honored and equipped with resources as they begin their HBCU journey. This celebration is for the whole family and the entire community, bringing homecoming vibes right to the HBCU Literacy Hub at South Avondale Middle School.
Whether you’re an HBCU graduate, supporter, family member, or simply someone who wants to celebrate and uplift our students — this event is for YOU.
Free family-friendly event
HBCU Essentials Hampers for HBCU-bound students
Music, food, vendors, and community organizations
Authors Corner & literacy activities
Field day fun and HBCU homecoming vibes
We welcome families, community members, HBCU alumni chapters, Divine Nine organizations, small businesses, and local organizations to come out and celebrate with us.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
South Avondale Middle School
Come celebrate our students and the power of community!
HBCU-bound students, vendors, volunteers, and attendees can register by scanning the QR codes on the flyer or clicking the links.

WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO REGISTER BY USING THE LINKS BELOW:
Vendors:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScdeNjGM8DnX1-KIL8uLQGuXXmr3F1iW5tf4W8y4QhmzI20OA/viewform?usp=header
Attendees:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9PwNaWGTx6E44vc3TQgtCscUGbzbz7VBeaDC5QwxwXSJ0Vg/viewform?usp=header
Volunteers:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhm0nf5FsWlKt6P7GnFqzY-NICvIa5m3J6QluDM4_wqknRfg/viewform?usp=header
HBCU Students:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqZ2tT3dC_vkrKsY9MZLoO8Iuh655BAXfHqI9nCCJHky3utw/viewform?usp=header
Sponsorship opportunities are available! We would love your support!

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