The Penny Foundation will host the second annual Penny Games: HBCU Debate + Esports Invitational in Birmingham, Alabama, from October 1–3. The three-day event will bring together students from more than 16 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), more than 500 local high school students including Woodlawn, Wenonah and Parker, and over 100 colleges. Designed to spotlight pathways for the next generation, the Penny Games offers a curated lineup that includes a citywide college fair, livestreamed esports finals, and a leadership breakfast. This year’s invitational will award more than $20,000 in student prizes and position Birmingham as a rising hub for innovation
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