1. This panel discussion at SXSW will explore the importance of HBCUs and their impact on the black economy and culture through the experiences of FAMU alumni. 2. The panelists will discuss how HBCUs help prepare minorities for success and the role they play in building black businesses through networking. 3. There is value in the HBCU experience as it fosters familiarity and stability for students, and HBCU graduates are successful due to the preparedness and values instilled by their institutions, yet HBCU funding remains underrepresented.

1. PanelPicker Pitch 2022

2. Empowering black
economy through
HBCU impact
The Cheat Code
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3. Panelist Information
How to contact us
Pitch Details
About FAMU House
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4. Pitch Details
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5. The Details
● Format, 1 hour panel
● Level of Expertise, Advanced
● Track, Culture
● Track, Civic Engagement

6. Intended Audience
● HBCU Grads attending SXSW
● Civic & Service Organizations
● Corporate Partners & Investors
● Festival attendees interested in HBCUs

7. This panel discussion will be used to foster conversation around the importance of HBCUs,
how it relates to the national economy, black economy and the cultural impact these
organizations have throughout the world.
We will explore this topic through the lens of FAMU Alumni from creative, technology and
small business landscapes. Alumni will discuss their individual experiences with HBCUs and
how these institutions help prepare minorities for success.
Additionally, they will dialogue about the power behind FAMU’s Heritage as an institution
and its essential role as a networking component for building black businesses.
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8. 1. There is enormous value in a HBCU experience. Students thrive
academically in environments that foster a sense of familiarity and
social stability
2. HBCU Graduates are wildly successful by virtue of overall
preparedness for the workforce and internal value systems instilled
while matriculating
3. HBCU funding is under represented when capital for higher education
is raised. We want to galvanize investors to plant seeds in these
institutions
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9. About FAMU House
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10. Official FAMU National Alumni event
Official FAMU University
recruitment event
Unofficial SXSW House
Alumni Showcase
What is FAMU House?

11. SXSW 2019

12. SXSW 2020
Due to the COVID - 19 global pandemic, this
event was cancelled.

13. SXSW 2021 Click here to catch the replay
on YouTube!
Virtual

14. Panelist Information
AGENDA

15. Qualifications &
Diverse perspective:
-Co-Founder and CEO of DeckLaunch, works with
startups to build the foundation necessary to
reach pre-IPO funding
-The managing director of Crowned LLC, steward
leadership development, organizational behavior,
and marketing initiatives for clients
-Founded the non-profit The Obodo Project to
connect Business Owners of Color to business
resources to help them grow and revitalize their
companies and communities.
info@douglasafranklin.com

16. Qualifications &
Diverse perspective:
-Founder, The Hue Collective is a non-profit
organization that strives to demystify the ability
for children of color from rural and urban areas to
have careers in the production and
post-production industry
-Assistant Editor, BET Networks Assistant Editor
for BET's Twenties Season 2
-Edits for reality, advertising, docu-style TV,
broadcast journalism, sports broadcast journalism,
Web series and music videos and promos.
www.asiahorne.com
https://www.thehuecollective.com/about

17. Qualifications &
Diverse perspective:
-Principal, Media Rhythm Institute
-Co Founder, Curators of Hip Hop LLC
-Talented and highly-creative 10-year digital
media professional with broad expertise across
broadcast, online, mobile and social media
channels.
www.mriprograms.org

18. Qualifications &
Diverse perspective:
-Founder & CEO Chubby Diaries
-Co-founder of "The Amazing Project" which is an
umbrella non profit that builds water wells in
Kageyo, Rwanda
-Dynamic influencer who has a passion to help
people! He is the founder of ChubbyDiaries.com,
an online community for plus size travelers who
are passionate about seeing the world,
experiencing new foods, and learning clever hacks
along the way
ChubbyDiaries.com

19. Contact Us
AGENDA

20. Austin.president@atxrattlers.org
Attn: Zsa’Mae Jones
Re: FAMU House SXSW official
FamuHouse.com
Instagram/FamuHouse
Contact us

21. Thank you!