Events Line up

EVENT LINE UP

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 21

PRIVATE EVENT - Kick-off and welcome event for the Head Coaches of the four Soul-Filled Weekend participating teams. Head Coach for Jackson State University, Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders; Mississippi Valley Head Coach, Vincent Dancy; Delta State University Head Coach, Todd Cooley; and Southern University Head Coach, Jason Rollins.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 23

Location: Jackson Convention Center
Address: 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201

The College & Career will host colleges, corporations and organizations to engage prospective future students as well as those seeking job opportunities. The College & Career Fair will also feature a schedule of programs and workshops surrounding college and career preparedness, STEM opportunities, goal setting, financial literacy and more.

The Ashley Robinson WC Gorden Golf Classic is an annual event that brings out Mississippi VIP to have fun playing golf and give back to Jackson State University with proceeds going toward providing scholarships for students.

Location: Jackson Convention Center Address: 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201
This panel/symposium will bring students together with prominent figures in sports, entertainment, and business to discuss the elusive inner workings of the business including the new rule allowing students to profit from their name and likeness as well as sports management, marketing and more.

Location: Jackson Convention Center
Address: 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201

A meeting of the minds between students and community leaders to discuss issues of importance and interest to the college community. Discussion topics include college affordability, civil rights and social justice, diversity and inclusion, employment and economy.

Moderator: Waikinya Clayton
Director, at Southern Poverty Law Center, Mississippi Office

Guest/Panelist with more TBA include: •Commissioner Burl Cain, MS Dept of Corrections •Senator Juan Barnett of MS District 34 •Pauline Rogers, Prison & Reentry Ministry Ambassador and Co-Founder of RECH Foundation (Reformed Ex Criminals Helping)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 24

Location: Jackson Convention Center Address: 105 E Pascagoula St, Jackson, MS 39201 The College & Career will host colleges, corporations and organizations to engage prospects students of higher education college and job opportunities. We also feature a schedule of programs and workshops surrounding college and career preparedness, STEM opportunities in education and career, goal setting, financial literacy and more.

Location: Block of Lamar Street & Pascagoula

Features a Decades Glow Party with DJ and Live music and the world’s largest soul train line. Attendees are encouraged dress in outfits from their favorite decade, 70s, 80s, 90’ and 2000s. Glow in the dark party accessories will be distributed to partygoers. FREE TO THE PUBLIC. VIP and Bottle Service available for purchase.
(Outdoor Block Party/Closed off Street)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 25

Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Address: 2531 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216

Soul-Filled Weekend Game One - Features host school Jackson State University versus Delta State University for the WC Gorden Classic. Click Here for Tickets

Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium (West Street)
Address: Tailgate Area The Soul-Filled Weekend Tailgate Extravaganza’s will feature: Vendors, food and fun for the whole family.

Location: TBA

The “Singers” Room Live – R&B Live Meets American Idol. With Special Host and Creator Dave Tolliver of Hit R&B Recording Group Men At Large

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26

Location: Horizon Event Center
Address: 1770 Ellis Ave, Jackson, MS 39204

A celebration brunch honoring Jackson State University Athletic Director, Ashley Robinson, and Jackson State Womens Head Coach, Tomekia Reed, Volleyball Head Coach; Rose Washington/ and Lindsey Hunter, Mississippi Valley State Univeristy Men's Head Basketball Coach. For tickes and more information, please call (601) 874-4744

Location: Veterans Memorial Stadium
Address: 2531 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216 Soul-Filled Weekend Game Two
Features Mississippi Valley State University VS Southern University.