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.
31Here’s the Full List – 2020 HBCU Top 30 Under 30
Candidate | College |
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Remoshay Nelson | Howard University |
Lil Yachty - Miles Parks McCollum | Alabama State University |
Shawn Wilkinson | Morehouse College |
Lachavious Simmons | Tennessee State University |
Vena "Pretty Vee" Excell | Saint Augustine's University |
Dr. Nishan Pressley | Norfolk State University |
Donte Miller | Morehouse College |
Terrance Orr | Claflin University |
Corey Arvinger | Howard University |
Rhea Walls | Texas Southern University |
Brittany Claybrooks | Florida A&M University |
Andres Martin | Grambling State University |
Archie Clay III | Tuskegee University |
Dr. Trevor Thomas | Howard University |
Asia Ware | Hampton University |
Shelby Tinsley | Florida A&M University |
Richard Lucas III | Bowie State University |
Kahlil Darden | Clark Atlanta University |
Dr. Brennan DuBose | Howard University |
Frank D. Dorsey, II | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff |
Jessica L. Brown | Howard University |
Jeffron Smalls | North Carolina A&T University |
Keith Pough | Howard University |
Justin Shaifer | Hampton University |
D'Ante Smith | Lincoln University (PA) |
Wen-kuni Ceant | Howard University |
Dr. Darryl Hylton, Jr. | Norfolk State University |
Monique A. Mitchell | Florida A&M University |
Jakeim Jackson-Bell | Texas Southern University |
Mikkyo McDaniel | Morgan State University |