Brooke Hart Jones—the creative force behind HBCyoU Kidz and HBCyoU Dolls—shares how a simple idea grew into a mission to introduce children to the magic of HBCUs. What began as a single handcrafted doll has blossomed into a vibrant multimedia brand featuring
Brooke Hart Jones—the creative force behind HBCyoU Kidz and HBCyoU Dolls—shares how a simple idea grew into a mission to introduce children to the magic of HBCUs. What began as a single handcrafted doll has blossomed into a vibrant multimedia brand featuring an animated YouTube series, music, and books celebrating the legacy and pride of
More
This homecoming season, Black Girl Vitamins is bringing wellness, education, and community spirit to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with its Homecoming of Health Tour. The tour will stop at 20 campuses nationwide from October 4th through November 7th, delivering empowering wellness resources, health education, and community connection to support holistic health among students. Building on last year’s
More
A new platform has hit the market to ensure athletes can maximize their potential in the NIL landscape. According to the Business of College Sports, Morgan State University alum Peter Iwuh made history in 2023 when he launched the first Black-owned NIL marketing agency, Tykoon Sports Agency. The agency secured over 200 partnerships with brands, including CVS, NBC Sports, and Ruffles, according
More
Encouraging and enabling innovation. Building the workforce of the future. Creating and enhancing opportunities that keep talented young people in Alabama — and attract them from across the nation and around the world. Continuing to invest in historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) as an integral component of achieving all those things. These were the
More
Hadiyah Mujhid is looking to diversify the world of venture capital (VC). Formation Of HBCUvc The mission of this University of Maryland Eastern Shore graduate was born from a career pivot. In an interview with ForbesBLK, Mujhid recalled her earlier venture, Picturely, which was launched in 2011. The computer vision startup shaped her understanding of VC and the barriers
More
This August, Boston will experience something it has never seen before. From August 28–31, 2025, the ESSENCE® HBCU Classic will bring the unmatched pride, pageantry, and cultural brilliance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities to Harvard Stadium—marking the first time the city has hosted an event of this magnitude with HBCUs at its center. The four-day celebration,
More
Dr. D’Wayne Edwards learned knowledge was currency early on. As a young Black kid proudly repping Inglewood, CA, he refused to accept the projections others placed on him while pursuing a career in footwear design, despite having no formal college education. Still, he broke into the industry at just 19 as an entry-level designer for LA Gear, according
More
James Devine embodies the spirit of giving back through education and community service. The Miami native has transformed his four-decade career as a software engineer into a powerful platform for supporting the next generation of HBCU students. A proud 1985 graduate of Florida A&M University with a degree in Computer Information Systems and a 2011
More
NAHB’s second annual HBCU Student Leadership Program brought together 20 students from 10 HBCUs for networking opportunities, leadership development seminars and more throughout this past academic year. Students from the 2024-25 cohort, recommended by their peers and instructors, traveled to Washington, D.C., in the fall for an immersive experience exploring career paths in residential construction. In the
More
By Bracey Harris With its chandeliers and pink couches, Pink Noire, a Black-owned hair and beauty supply store in Memphis, Tennessee, seems a world away from the major industries caught up in the global trade war. But owner Chasity Monroe is bracing for the Trump administration’s trade policies to hit her shelves. Tariffs have hiked the import fees on
More
