Attending a Historically Black College University can be the best experience that you create it to be. HBCUs are built on a foundation of culture. Listen to the stories of graduates that have amazing reasons why they are proud to be apart of the HBCU Family! It’s important to give back to our HBCUs as we […]
James Lee is a Charlotte, NC native who is making everyday history by super-serving his city. Born and raised in Grier Heights, Mr. Lee has always had a strong passion for people and the community. He is using his real-world experiences and vision to currently lead an outreach campaign where all Mecklenburg County citizens are […]
Norfolk State University Norfolk State University is a public four-year, liberal arts school based in Norfolk, Virginia. A member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, Norfolk State University was founded in 1935 in the midst of the Great Depression. It was named the Norfolk Unit of Virginia Union University and was originally a part […]
The power of the black dollar is undeniable, even though it seems that others would like to dispute that. However, disregarding $1.2 trillion annually is no easy feat. Black consumers contribute heavily to the global marketplace. Instead of diligently building someone else’s empire, many are choosing to enhance their own communities by spending at businesses owned […]
Joseph McNeil is one of the original four who took part in the Woolworth sit-ins. A Wilmington native, he graduated from Williston Senior High School and attended North Carolina A&T State University on a full scholarship. McNeil and three other A&T freshmen are known as the “Greensboro Four” and credited for initiating the sit-in movement […]
Franklin McCain is one of the original four who took part in the Woolworth sit-ins. He attended Dudley High School in Greensboro, North Carolina for a year, then moved and graduated from high school in Washington, DC. He entered North Carolina A&T State University in 1959. He joined with three other students to protest the […]
Attending a Historically Black College University can be the best experience that you create it to be. HBCUs are built on a foundation of culture. Listen to the stories of graduates that have amazing reasons why they are proud to be apart of the HBCU Family! Jim wanted to go to another HBCU, but his […]
On January 31st, 1988 Doug Williams made history. But before that historic day, Williams was already a history-maker. One of the greatest HBCU athletes of all time, Doug Williams career started as a Freshman at Grambling State University under legendary head coach Eddie Robinson. Williams was a four-year starter for GSU, leading the Tigers to […]
Jibrell Khazan is one of the original four who took part in the Woolworth sit-ins. He was born Ezell Blair Jr., in Greensboro, NC and graduated from Dudley High School. He received a B.S. I sociology from North Carolina A&T State University in 1963. While a student at A&T, Khazan was president of the junior […]
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