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PlayVS and Urban One Launch Historic National HBCU Esports Community During Black History Month
PlayVS and Urban One have joined forces in a first-of-its-kind collaboration to create a dedicated competitive gaming community for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) nationwide. Announced during Black History Month (BHM), the three-year partnership establishes a dedicated home for HBCU esports with long-term infrastructure within the PlayVS College League to support HBCU students through structured competition, media amplification, and expanded access to collegiate esports opp
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