Black colleges are the breeding grounds for some of the world’s best lawyers, doctors, teachers, activists, scientists and engineers in the world. It only makes sense that these sane fertile grounds cultivate some of your favorite celebrities. Take a look at these stars from a number of various fields who all enjoyed the historically black college experience before they rose to fame.
Simone Whitmore – Spelman College
Cecil Whitmore
2 Chainz – Alabama State / Virginia State
Matthew Knowles – Fisk University
Eva Marcille – Clark Atlanta University
Michael: Politician
Michael Sterling – Morehouse College
Elijah Cummings – Howard University
Samuel L. Jackson – Morehouse College
Dr. Jackie – Alcorn State University
Erykah Badu – Grambling State University
Toni Braxton – Bowie State University
Wanda Sykes – Hampton University
April Ryan – Morgan State University / Claflin University (honorary)
Walter Payton – Jackson State University
Terrence J – North Carolina A&T State University
