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Sonia Montalvo is an Author, Journalist, and die hard HBCU supporter. A graduate of Elizabeth City State University, her motto is "Be creative, but be factual."

SCSU Alum Morgan Beatty Is A Re’belle’ In Her Endeavors

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - Oct 3, 2016

Morgan Beatty wants to make women empowerment as millennial friendly and accessible as possible. The South Carolina State University Alum is getting her hands...

Here Is Why VSU Should Cut Famous Dex From Their Homecoming Show Roster

Buzz Killer Sonia Montalvo - Sep 22, 2016

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,...

VSU Alum Creates Short Film In Support Of BLM Movement, Dear America

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - Sep 16, 2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LOOquP7R9M 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,...

BAN Expo Gives Young Black Professionals A Space To Build Connections

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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...

Greek Life Scares The Crap Out Of Freshmen And Other Oblivious Students

Editorial Sonia Montalvo - Sep 1, 2016

Though hard to believe some of us really do grow up oblivious, to Greek life that is. Ask me what I knew about Greek...

11 HBCU Artists You Should Listen To

Entertainment Sonia Montalvo - Jul 18, 2016

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...

Nyla Smith Hustles Hard To Create Change

Alumni Sonia Montalvo - Jul 14, 2016

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...

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Pens Book on Obama’s Presidency

Blacks in The News Sonia Montalvo - Jul 5, 2016

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...

HBCU Freshman Bible: 5 Ways To Get Involved on Campus

HBCU Freshman Bible Sonia Montalvo - Jun 21, 2016

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....

HBCU Freshman Bible: Five Words Freshmen Should Add To Their Vocabulary

HBCU Freshman Bible Sonia Montalvo - Jun 20, 2016

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,...

One Stop Hair Product and Extension App Created by Two HU Alum

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - Jun 7, 2016

If at any point, there was ever a need to merge the accessibility and convenience of a mobile app, and the need to buy...

Howard Grad Brandon Dean Wants To Become Brighton, Alabama’s Next Mayor

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - Jun 6, 2016

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...

HU Students Use Short Film To Display The Infamous Financial Aid Runaround

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - Jun 3, 2016

In an effort to not “disrespect” or "bring shame" to HBCUs, students and alumni often stay quiet about the long draining and sometimes ridiculous...

Bakari Sellers Tells ECSU Students That They Help To Redefine America In Commencement Address

Buzzing News Sonia Montalvo - May 27, 2016

2016 is the year of big commencement speeches. Michelle Obama, Terrence J and many others have graced the stages of universities for their commencement...

Howard Graduate Jessica Brown Wants To Be Your Financial Aid Guru

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - May 25, 2016

Chances are if the words financial aid, or student loans plague your vocabulary, then you probably need Jessica Brown in your life. Brown, a...

Central State Graduate Jazmyne Byrd Creates Entertainment Site For Black College Students

Entertainment Sonia Montalvo - Apr 26, 2016

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...

Five Reasons Why You Should Watch The People v. O.J Simpson

Entertainment Sonia Montalvo - Apr 19, 2016

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...

NCAT Aggie Dutchess Lattimore of Black Ink Crew, Gets Candid With HBCU Buzz

Buzz Spotlight Sonia Montalvo - Apr 15, 2016

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...

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Nominations Open: 2017 HBCU Top 30 Under 30

Brittany Ireland - Jun 19, 2017

Do you know a student at a historically black college or university (HBCU) who exemplifies greatness, inspires their community, or represents their school beautifully? For...