In 1837, the saga of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) began a sturdy foundation that arguably built the African American community.

HBCUs yield more than a quarter of all African-American graduates in the country. In the 2017-2018 academic school year, 48,300 degrees were conferred by HBCUs. Every 365 days, nearly fifty thousand young minds complete a life changing cultural experience known as the HBCU-experience. After this educational rite of passage, graduates have the tools, knowledge, experience and network to accomplish their dreams and change the world. Many civil rights leaders, doctors, religious leaders, bankers, writers, Olympians, lawyers, musicians, engineers, actors, humanitarians, professional athletes, educators, scientists, and politicians that are woven into the advancement of The United States of America and beyond hail from Black colleges. Right now, more than ever, we need these leaders.

For the sixth year in a row, we recognize the significant achievement of alumni from these prestigious powerhouses. Various industries of former Top 30ers include sports, STEM, entertainment, media, business, public service and fashion. Check out the former classes here. From the youngest person to ever make the list, Clark Atlanta University’s Kahlil Darden at 19-years-old, to international superstar, Lil Yachty, this year’s top 30 is a diverse group of Black excellence. Congratulations to the 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30 Class.

29Jakeim Jackson-Bell

HBCU Top 30 Under 30 2020 By HBCU Buzz view the full list hbcubuzz.com/top30

Jakeim Jackson-Bell is a human resources(HR) professional who has made a great impact in HR being a People & Culture Champion, working in the following industries including Sports & Entertainment (Atlanta Hawks), Aviation (Envoy Air/American Airlines), Technology (Samsung Electronics), Non-Profit (YMCA), Education (The Briarwood School), and now Healthcare (Parkland Hospital). The Dallas, TX native received an MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Texas Southern University. Jakeim recently left Samsung Electronics as a Talent & Learning Specialist helping lead their Global HR Transformation. Jakeim is now an HR Generalist at Parkland Hospital, one of the premiere hospitals in the country located in one of their largest cities, Dallas, TX.

In addition to Jakeim’s HR career, he is the Founder & President of 4Sure Resumes & Consulting, helping clients land job interviews, secure new job opportunities, receive pay increases, be promoted, embark new careers, and be admitted in various graduate programs. Jakeim works closely with a lot of high school and college students stressing the importance of branding themselves and being prepared for the next level to be successful. In Jakeim’s spare time, he enjoys giving back to the community, mentoring, traveling, spending time with family & friends, and going to concerts.

Jakeim has been a Mentor at “Mentoring Brother 2 Brother” in his community for over 3 years; inspiring and empowering at-risk African American male youth that are being raised in single female headed households. Jakeim has utilized his platform to help people across the country take their career development serious and promoting people to attend and support HBCU’s.