About this Event
Get ready for 205 & Park: College Edition, a celebration bringing together Birmingham’s HBCU community for an afternoon of music, culture, connection, and school pride!
Join us for a special college edition featuring students and supporters from Lawson State Community College, Miles College, Stillman College, and Shelton State Community College.
We're excited to welcome Mike Clark Jr., Michel'le, and Melody Shari, who will be in attendance for this special event.
📅 Friday, October 23, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Boutwell Auditorium, Birmingham, AL
Featured Conversations:
THE CULTURE MADE US: Explore the influence of music, fashion, and media—and how to turn creativity into entrepreneurship and ownership.
Love, Life, and the Yard: A real conversation about mental wellness, social media, and party life, with a focus on finding balance throughout the college experience.
BEFORE YOU FUMBLE THE BAG: Protect Your Bag. Protect Your Brand. Protect Your Freedom. Industry professionals will discuss NIL, money, branding, legal awareness, and smart decisions that protect opportunities and prepare student-athletes for life beyond sports.
Come rep your school. Bring your friends. Bring the energy!
205 & Park: College Edition — where Birmingham’s college community comes together.
Presented by Council President Pro Tempore LaTonya Tate.
Event venue & nearby stays
1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Jr Boulevard, 1930 Reverend Abraham Woods Junior Boulevard, Birmingham, United States
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.