The program
Saturday morning, January 16
Five acts, from doors at 9:00 AM to the VIP Reception at 12:45 PM. The reception is by invitation, for sponsors and distinguished guests.
Showing the guest program: 16 moments.Showing the full run of show: 21 cues, with durations and announcer cues.
Act IArrival and welcome to 9:50 AM
- Doors open 30 min
- Invocation 2 min
- Announcer cue: Introduction of ABLAZE 30 sec
- “Lift Every Voice and Sing”Performed by ABLAZE 3 min
- WelcomeVideo message from Dr. Kristie Perry, United Excel Social Justice Ministry 5 min
- Announcer cue: Introduction of the Chancellor 30 sec
- Chancellor’s welcomeBaton Rouge Community College 5 min
Act IIBreakfast and honors to 10:50 AM
- Breakfast service 30 min
- Scholarship presentationsScholarships funded by this celebration, awarded on stage 15 min
- Award presentations 15 min
Act IIIThe conversation to 11:40 AM
- Announcer cue: Introduction of Pastor Ellis 30 sec
- Church addressPastor Ellis, United Christian Faith Ministries 5 min
- Panel introduction and transition 5 min
- Panel discussion 35 min
- Keynote introduction and transition 5 min
Act IVThe keynote to 12:35 PM
- Keynote addressDr. Eddie Glaude Jr. 45 min
- Closing remarks and sponsor recognitionWith acknowledgements 5 min
- Benediction 2 min
Act VAfter the program to 1:30 PM
- Guest departureVIP guests transition to the reception 10 min
- VIP ReceptionBy invitation, for sponsors and distinguished guestsInvitations come with every sponsorship 45 min
- Event concludes
Times are planned and may shift on the day. VOG marks an off-stage announcer cue.