MetLife Sponsors the Upcoming Annual Toyota HBCU New York Classic at MetLife Stadium
13 Settembre 2023 - 2:00PM
Business Wire
Sponsorship underscores MetLife’s ongoing commitment to
supporting underserved and underrepresented communities
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced it is partnering with
the Toyota Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) New
York Classic for the second consecutive year. Featuring Morehouse
College and Albany State University, the football game will take
place at MetLife Stadium on September 16, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. ET.
The event marks the start of HBCU Homecoming week, bringing
together fans, students, and alumni from more than 100 HBCUs across
the United States.
MetLife’s sponsorship builds on MetLife and MetLife Foundation’s
rich history of enabling equitable access to education and
fostering inclusive economic mobility for thousands of HBCU
students. Through partnerships with the United Negro College Fund
(UNCF) and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), MetLife has
helped HBCU students since 1946.
“MetLife’s contribution to the Toyota HBCU NY Classic is aligned
with our purpose,” said Michael Roberts, Chief Marketing Officer at
MetLife. “We are proud to continue to support HBCUs and to set
their students up for success by empowering them to build a more
confident future.”
Albert Williams, President of Toyota HBCU New York Classic,
added: “We would like to thank MetLife for helping us host the
Toyota HBCU NY Classic, which is the world’s largest HBCU
Homecoming. We are very grateful to MetLife for their partnership
in uplifting our students and championing HBCUs for over seven
decades.”
During the live broadcast on CNBC, MetLife will share a feature
on Divada-Kamia Wilson, currently a student at Clark Atlanta
University and recipient of a MetLife Foundation scholarship
through UNCF. The video of Divada-Kamia’s inspiring story can be
viewed here.
In addition to MetLife sponsoring the game, MetLife Foundation
has recently granted an aggregate of $850,000 to launch several
other HBCU-related initiatives, including:
- Sponsoring a National HBCU Talent Development Internship
Program in partnership with Local Initiatives Support Corporation,
offering significant learning opportunities for juniors and
seniors
- Financing multiple technology-focused programs, including
training in advanced technologies for TMCF scholars and an
entrepreneurship challenge for North Carolina-based HBCU students
in partnership with Pathway OZ
- Supporting the Samuel DuBois Cook Center at Duke University
that was completed in partnership with five HBCUs and is analyzing
the impact of poverty, gentrification, and unemployment on
African-American business ownership and growth
On the day of the game, MetLife will also participate in the
Toyota HBCU NY Classic Career Expo. Taking place at MetLife Stadium
from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET, MetLife and other participating
companies will share career opportunities with upcoming and recent
graduates, career seekers, and career switchers.
About The Toyota HBCU NY Classic
The Toyota HBCU New York Classic is a multi-day celebration of
HBCU culture and community activities culminating in a matchup
between two Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU)
football teams at MetLife Stadium. The annual game features teams
from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and the Southern
Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and is produced by event
organizer Sports Eleven05. The Toyota HBCU New York Classic is
presented live on CNBC, Peacock, and the NBC Sports App. For more
information, visit www.hbcunyclassic.com. Tickets for the Toyota
HBCU NY Classic can be purchased at Ticketmaster by clicking
here.
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial
services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee
benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional
customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife
has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading
positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe
and the Middle East. For more information, visit
www.metlife.com.
About MetLife Foundation
At MetLife Foundation, we are committed to driving inclusive
economic mobility for underserved and underrepresented communities
around the world. We collaborate with nonprofit organizations and
provide grants aligned to three strategic focus areas – economic
inclusion, financial health and resilient communities – while
engaging MetLife employee volunteers to help drive impact. MetLife
Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s long
tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement.
Since 1976, MetLife Foundation has contributed over $900 million to
strengthen communities where MetLife has a presence. To learn more
about MetLife Foundation, visit www.MetLife.org.
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