Empowering HBCUs and building a stronger
community
NEW
ORLEANS, Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Entergy is
pleased to serve as the diamond sponsor for the 50th Annual Bayou
Classic, an annual event that celebrates the rich heritage and
legacy of America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Entergy has a longstanding commitment to powering life for its
customers and communities. The prominent football game, played
between the Southern University Jaguars
and the Grambling State University
Tigers, serves as a platform to not only showcase exceptional
athletic talent but also to honor the traditions, achievements and
contributions of HBCUs to American society.
"We are honored to be a sponsor of the 50th
Annual Bayou Classic and help support a celebration that has become
an iconic part of Thanksgiving weekend here in New Orleans," said Drew Marsh, Entergy's chairman and chief
executive officer. "Our partnership with HBCUs has been
instrumental in fostering a diverse and innovative workforce at
Entergy. Through our collaboration, we have been able to tap into a
pool of exceptional talent and we look forward to creating more
opportunities for students to thrive, and thereby strengthen our
whole community."
The Bayou Classic, presented by P&G,
draws more than 200,000 people to New
Orleans each year, providing numerous opportunities to
highlight on a national scale all that the city and state have to
offer. Entergy's sponsorship will have a significant impact on the
local community, generating economic benefits for the city of
New Orleans through increased
tourism and revenue for local businesses.
Ranked as the No. 1 HBCU Classic in the nation,
the football game will be played Saturday,
Nov. 25, 2023, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Entergy recognizes the
significance of HBCUs in shaping the educational landscape and
empowering generations of Black students. With roots in
New Orleans for more than 100
years, the company is committed to taking meaningful action to help
create opportunities for fostering HBCU student success, as well as
building a more diverse, inclusive and equitable workforce in its
communities. Learn more about Entergy's commitment to building
diverse communities here.
Entergy looks forward to a memorable 50th Annual
Bayou Classic event that celebrates the achievements and cultural
significance of HBCUs. For more information, visit
www.mybayouclassic.com.
About Entergy
Entergy (NYSE: ETR) is a Fortune 500 company that
powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies
in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi
and Texas. We're investing in the
reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our
region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With
roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a
nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate
citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to
local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy.
Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans,
Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. Learn
more at entergy.com and connect
with @Entergy on social media. #WePowerLife
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