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New crowdfunding website BlackStartup.com is brain child of Morehouse Alumni
By Brittney Quarles on May 22, 2013As a Morehouse, Berkeley and Harvard-educated man, a world of opportunities has been available to Nathan Bennett Fleming. Instead of starting his career by working on Wall Street or for some prestigious law firm, Fleming and five other partners decided to take a different path. They are the co-founders of BlackStartup.com, which is a crowdfunding platform for ideas, projects, and [...] -
Buzz SpotlightBuzzing NewsEntertainmentEntrepreneur of the WeekFashionFilmHBCU Buzz ShowHeadlineMusicNewsThe Dream Project: Taking You To The Next Level
By Brittney Quarles on March 18, 2013Are you looking to take you and your business to the next level? Join some of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time in Atlanta for The Dream Project, co-sponsored by WEEN (Women in Entertainment Empowerment Network). Details are below. Don’t miss out! -
Artist SpotlightBuzz SpotlightCommunityEntrepreneur of the WeekHBCU Buzz ShowHBCU Buzz Show EpisodesHoward UniversityNewsExciting Guests for our 2/12 HBCU Buzz Show!
By Brittney Quarles on February 11, 2013If you haven’t tune into our very own radio show yet, you’re truly missing out. This Tuesday on the HBCU Buzz Show, we’re bringing two new and amazing guests, bringing some quality information that you need to know. Our first guest is artist LaShawnda Crowe Storm of Indianapolis, IN. LaShawnda will be speaking on her unique and note-worthy project, The Lynch Quilts Project. [...] -

“When a person is in fashion, all they do is right:” HBCU Buzz interviews fashion company Aussie & Davis
By Anayka Pomare on January 22, 2013In our latest Buzz Spotlight, HBCU Buzz sits down with the originators of Aussie & Davis for another exclusive interview. (Click here for the former.) A luxury life style company of the American fashion designers Jeffrey Mark, Aaron Coad, Shannon Jean-Louis and Swain Soo-Hong, Aussie & Davis proclaims, “When a person is in fashion, all they do is right.” Check [...] -
Buzz SpotlightBuzzing NewsEntrepreneur of the WeekNorth Carolina Agricultural & Technical State UniversityHBCU Buzz interviews N.C.A&T’s Craig Stokes
By Hoggard Robert on January 15, 2013HBCU Buzz stopped Craig Stokes, a graduate of North Carolina A&T and a National Youth and College Speaker, for advice that can benefit current HBCU students. Check out some simple tips from a young, black entrepreneur in the Buzz’s latest interview. Question: How does graduating from an HBCU play a part in your life? Answer: It’s extremely difficult to get [...] -

The HBCU Buzz Show: Janet Owens, Career Essentials Inc., Owner
By Brittney Quarles on December 4, 2012For many, the start of a new year means a new job, new internship, new semester, and new opportunities. Today on the HBCU Buzz Show, we are honored to have Ms. Janet Owens lending her expertise to get you tight and right when looking to apply for a new job or internship in the new year! With more than 20 years of professional [...] -

HBCU Spotlight – Adam Badger: Student and Personal Fitness Trainer
By Gionni Crawford on November 29, 2012Ever since his mother put him on a work out plan at a local gym at the age of 15, Adam Badger, now 20, has been proactive in maintaining his physical image, to say the least. This Washington D.C. native and Louisiana raised fitness entrepreneur is studying criminal justice at Florida A&M University, but he is involved in far more [...] -
Alabama State UniversityBuzz SpotlightBuzzing NewsClark Atlanta UniversityEntrepreneur of the WeekFlorida A&M UniversityHBCU Buzz ShowHBCU Buzz Show EpisodesHoward UniversityNC A&TNewsSouthern UniversitySpelman CollegeStylish Buzz of the WeekTuskegee UniversityWinston-Salem State UniversityTradition Ever Since Featured on The HBCU Buzz Show 11/13
By Brittney Quarles on November 12, 2012The HBCU Buzz Show is excited to have Tradition Ever Since as guests on the Tuesday November 13th show! Check out and purchase their one of a kind products at: http://www.traditioneversince.com Full article to follow. -

Businessman from Zimbabwe commits 6.4 million to send 40 students to Morehouse College
By Hoggard Robert on August 10, 2012One of the students, Nigena Hamim, stated his goal in life, he said, “I have a dream of fighting ethnic divisions in my country and I am encouraged to realize my vision…After all, I believe that I was born at a time like this to serve and develop my community.” He already has a communal dream that he plans to [...] -

Brian Louis, Co-Founder of IPO
By Evette Dionne on August 8, 2012Ever had the privilege of stepping a stiletto or sneaker on Howard University, better known as the “Black Mecca’s,” campus? Arriving in D.C. and on Howard’s pristine grass isn’t a much different experience than visiting other historical black colleges and universities, most of which are located in rough neighborhoods or in unpopulated country sides throughout the South and the DMV. [...] -

Student Creates Financial Group for Johnson C. Smith University
By Langston Vincent on March 27, 2012Geoffrey Griffin, a junior majoring in Banking and Finance has been a part of the most astounding things that has taken place on the campus of Johnson C. Smith University. His latest attribute to the campus, creating a student organization whose primary purpose is to advocate financial literacy. Founder and creator of Young Success, Griffin has established this organization to [...] -

FAMU Graduate Launches Shopping Site for College Students
By Administration on November 22, 2011Columbia, S.C. – With the emphasis of delivering affordable apparel to the fashion-forward woman, K. Abria launched Epitome., LLC to assist women in that search for the perfect ensemble for every occasion. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, Epitome., LLC is an online boutique that caters to women of all shapes and sizes, and offers an unique array of contemporary brands [...] -

Entrepreneur Spotlight: In the Eye of the Beholder, LLC
By Evette Dionne on November 4, 2011Bennett College is a small, private, and relatively unknown HBCU for women. It is located in the heart of Greensboro, North Carolina, but doesn’t receive as much national attention as its counterpart, North Carolina A&T State University. Though the liberal arts institution isn’t chosen often for a “top ten colleges to attend” list, there is a plethora of talent and [...] -

Entrepreneur Spotlight: A.Y.O.- Advancing Your Opportunities
By Michael Livingston II on October 29, 2011Ambition is ripe amongst Virginia Union University students. A historic university with a plethora of names of students and alumni who have made great contributions to society, here are three ambitious young men- Ryan Bell, KiDeem Frierson, and Jonathan Freeman- aim to have their names among Virginia Union’s elite. Their first plan of action is to establish A.Y.O.- Advancing Your Opportunities- as a premier non-profit [...] -
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Entrepreneur Spotlight: Christian A. Drye of Central State University
By Tommy Meade Jr. on October 28, 2011Attending Central State University has granted me the opportunity to meet some amazing, talented, and well-rounded individuals. Our campus is thriving with great minds who will be successful in every endeavor, and are the future leaders of tomorrow. One in particular created a buzz last year with his catchy brand and logo, and is now “starting a movement.” I had [...] -

Claflin University Senior Sequoyah Burden Opens a Sweet Local Business – Entrepreneur Spotlight
By Administration on October 1, 2011Take a bite into one of Sequoyah Burden’s decadent red velvet cupcakes and you’ll soon discover why the Claflin University senior is making quite a splash with her new bakery in Holly Hill. A penchant for baking red velvet isn’t Burden’s only culinary forte. In fact, she can make a cake using just about any design or recipe. The menu [...] -

Entrepreneur of the Week Spotlight: Marcus Ponder of Bowie State University
By Administration on April 3, 2011I had the honor of meeting with one of Bowie State University’s successful businessmen, Mr. Ponder
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