BLACK WALL STREET AVL CULTURAL IMMERSION TOUR

We are excited to invite you to join the Black Wall Street AVL Cultural Immersion Tour, which will take place from January 14-15, 2023 in Atlanta Georgia. This tour is an opportunity to learn about and experience the rich history and cultural innovations that have been done among Black people.

During the tour, the participants will have the chance to visit the first Black Wall Street Mall in America! and go to a two-day HBCU event known as "BATTLE OF THE BANDS" where they will learn about business opportunities and scholarships along with a smashing competition between some of the top HBCU bands.

The tour will begin on January 14, we ask all students to be dropped off at the Black Wall Street Building at 9 am leave time and will conclude on January 15 at the Black Wall Street Building for pickup (Time to be announced).

Address for pickup & drop off:

8 River Arts Place, Asheville, NC 28801

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1: Black Wall Street Mall - Learn and interact with the local community of Black Wall Street in the state of Georgia and visit the country's LARGEST black Wall Street mall 125,000 square feet of black and woman-owned businesses.

DAY 1: Morris Brown Campus - Tour the prestigious campus of Morris Brown and learn the history of one of the nation's oldest and world-renowned Historically Black Colleges/Universities

DAY 2: Battle of the Bands with HBCU Culture at State Farm Arena - Atlanta Georgia. Experience the nostalgia and pageantry of HBCU culture with the nation's award-winning marching bands while raising $1 Million for scholarships for black students.

All admission tickets, Transportation, snacks on the bus, hotel accommodations, and meals will be provided for the duration of the tour.

The cost per person is $50/ person.

The BWS AVL Team will cover the rest of the cost made possible by a grant from Buncombe County.

We believe that this tour will be a valuable and meaningful experience for anyone who is interested in learning more about the cultural heritage and the potential of the Black Wall Street community.

Our youth, when they return will apply what they experienced to help them design a product or service to sell with the goal of each BWS Jr earning $1,000 in revenue from sales.

Whether you want to attend or sponsor a student, we hope that you take part in this exciting and educational opportunity.