THE EXPERIENCE THE LEGACY HBCU COLLEGE FAIR RETURNS
TO IRVINGTON, NJ ON SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Irvington, NJ – (August _ 2024) – Experience the Legacy is set to host its fourth annual HBCU College Fair on
Saturday, September 21 at the Irvington High School Gymnasium in Irvington, New Jersey. The fair will take
place from 11am to 4pm and provide students the opportunity to network with current HBCU students and
alumni, speak with financial advisors and connect one-on-one with recruiters from an assortment of HBCUs.
Some of the institutions in attendance will be offering applications on-site and on the spot acceptance.

Additionally, the program will feature live exhibitions such as a financial aid workshop, a Greek life showcase
and an interactive Q&A session with a panel of esteemed HBCU alumni. Entry is free and open to both
students and parents who are encouraged to register in advance.

The Experience the Legacy HBCU College Fair first took shape when founder and Howard University alum,
Eleise Richards identified the lack of awareness and disproportionate access to HBCUs within local
communities. Aiming to bridge the gap, Richards orchestrated a college fair geared specifically towards HBCUs
in her hometown of Irvington, New Jersey.

“I wanted to make sure students from neighborhoods and communities that look like mine, have the real
information, have the resources, have the access to recruiters, to alumni, to learn more about these schools
and truly assess whether it’s a good fit for them and consider them when they’re thinking about their future
college journey,” said Richards.

From there, what began as a local fair developed into a full-fledged nonprofit dedicated to “bringing the
excellence, innovation and pride of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) directly to high school
students.” In alignment with this mission, Richards recently embarked on a cross-country roadtrip in which she
visited every HBCU in the contiguous states (read more here). What she’s learned throughout her journey has
redefined the Experience the Legacy HBCU College Fair, making it an event students truly won’t want to miss.

About Experience The Legacy HBCU College Fair:
Experience the Legacy HBCU College Fair was established to educate local students on the history and
significance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The organization’s primary goal is to
encourage, influence and raise awareness about these institutions through its college fair which promotes an
experience that is educational, resourceful and enjoyable.

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