The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) is pleased to announce the lineup of events for its second-annual HBCU AccessFest on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 5pm, at the Woodruff Arts Center. Presented by Invesco QQQ and Delta Air Lines, this free event includes a college fair, career fair, panel discussions, and a community festival outdoors on Callaway Plaza with DJs and Black-owned businesses and food trucks.

As part of the College Fair, students will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from the Atlanta University Center Consortium and about 30 Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As a part of the Career Fair, students will also have creative opportunities to interact with industry professionals and gain awareness of various career options and internships.

As a part of the Community Festival, internationally known DJ Salah Ananse, a Morehouse College Alum, will spin some tunes from 3:00 to 5:00pm after a DJ from WVEE is on site from 12:30 to 2:15pm.

While the college and career fairs will be ongoing from noon to 5 pm, there will be panel discussions throughout the day, including key leaders in their fields offering insights on financial education, career advice, civic and cultural themes, and pathways into the arts.