Morgan Beatty wants to make women empowerment as millennial friendly and accessible as possible. The South Carolina State University Alum is getting her hands dirty and building the technological space to do so. Beatty, initially starting out with...
The internet hasn’t gone as crazy as one would suspect after seeing footage of up and coming rapper Famous Dex physically abusing his girlfriend, and from the looks of it, neither has Virginia State University. While media outlets are...
If at any time you ever felt that 18 minutes wasn’t enough time to do something that served meaning or purpose within a day, Dennis Chandler has successfully proved you wrong with his new project “Dear America.” Chandler, heavily impacted by the...
The Network DC proved that the third time is the charm with this year’s Black Alumni Networking Expo. The affair, fondly called the BAN EXPO, caters to the mission to bring Black alumni from PWIs and HBCUs together for the purpose of networking and...
Though hard to believe some of us really do grow up oblivious, to Greek life that is. Ask me what I knew about Greek life prior to college and I would tell you “This sorority that wears blue used to come to the Boys & Girls Club and step for us...
With so much talent in the world of music, we often forget that many successful artists come straight outta campuses at HBCUs. You, the readers of HBCU Buzz, informed us of who you believe are the most legit musical artists from your HBCU. We did...
In May, Nyla Smith made history by becoming the youngest person ever to receive a B.S. degree from St. John’s University. No, not an HBCU, but Nyla’s story transcends across all boards. Nyla’s triumph is a triumph for us all. In her sophomore year...
If there’s a need for proof that one can love their POTUS for all the good he’s done, all while being skeptic and calling him out when he is flat out wrong, let me introduce you to Dr. Julianne Malveaux and her new Book “Are We Better Off?” Dr...
When you step on campus in August, you’ll officially be a freshman! Long hard road to get to this point, but you did it. Once on campus you’ll be eager to make new friends, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be wondering how to do so. With so...
As a freshman, you’ll learn so much at your HBCU, both in and out of the classroom. You’ll meet new people, try new things, and learn new words. You’re proably reading this like “Huh? New words? Why was that in the list?” Let me explain, there are...
If at any point, there was ever a need to merge the accessibility and convenience of a mobile app, and the need to buy hair and haircare products, it’s now, and one has to look no further than ile. Co- Founders Bharat Wood and Alex Aaron, have been...
Often referred to as the “Obama of Brighton Alabama,” Brandon Dean is in hopes to becoming the next Mayor in the city’s upcoming August election. Running for office in Brighton was nowhere in sight on Brandon’s list of goals...
In an effort to not “disrespect” or “bring shame” to HBCUs, students and alumni often stay quiet about the long draining and sometimes ridiculous experiences they have when dealing with their schools’ financial aid departments...
2016 is the year of big commencement speeches. Michelle Obama, Terrence J and many others have graced the stages of universities for their commencement addresses. Elizabeth city State University decided to follow trend, and have the Political...
Chances are if the words financial aid, or student loans plague your vocabulary, then you probably need Jessica Brown in your life. Brown, a financial aid counselor, and also a graduate of historically black Howard University, utilizes her brand and...
CEO of Divah Filez, Jazmyne Byrd, is on a mission to create and foster content for HBCU students by HBCU students. A 2009 graduate of Central State University, Jazmyne graduated with Bachelor’s Degrees in both Psychology and Communications. Writer...
O.J Simpson was a beloved Athlete, who fell from grace once he was accused of murdering his Ex Wife Nicole Brown in 1994. When his case went to trial, the nation watched along as Simpson and his Lawyer, the late Johnnie Cochran, fought to acquit the...
We know Dutchess Lattimore as the southern spitfire who made her way into our homes via television on VH1’s Black Ink Crew. We’ve seen the ups and downs of her public relationship play out on our screens every Monday, and the obstacles she’s...
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