Tommy G. Meade Jr.
Tommy G. Meade Jr. is the editor-in-chief of HBCU Buzz, the leading source of HBCU news, where he writes on a wide variety of topics, from HBCU culture and entertainment, sports and technology to black college history, Greek life, politics and the African diaspora. Formerly, he was a Staff Writer of HBCU Buzz and a corps member at City Year. His work has appeared in Black Enterprise, and on other leading HBCU outlets. He is an alum of Central State University and is a proud member Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. He lives in Columbus.
Former HBCU Football Player Joins Kaepernick In National Anthem Protest
San Francisco 49er Antoine Bethea and teammate Eli Harold joined quarterback Colin Kaepernick and safety Eric Reid in protest during the national anthem before...
This HBCU Grad Has Been Dubbed The “Sexiest Teacher In America” (Photos)
Probably everything you can imagine exists on the internet.
Whether you’re in search of the best Asia Martin dance videos or looking for beautiful teachers...
Overcoming Depression — How To Beat Depression During College At An HBCU
During my five years at HBCU Central State University in Wilberforce, I had a hard time dealing with depression. According to the Oxford dictionary,...
Darren Seals, One Of Ferguson’s Prominent Activist, Has Been Killed
Activist Darren Seals, 29, was found with a gunshot wound inside a burning car just outside of Ferguson early Tuesday, according to multiple reports....
Howard Alum Diddy Is Forbes’ Highest Paid Hip-Hop Artist
Diddy just topped Forbes’ “Hip-Hop Cash Kings” list for a second straight year. It seems like the rapper turned mogul doesn’t plan on stopping...
CSU Grows Freshman Class For Fall 2016 With Increased Recruitment Efforts
The number of confirmed students at Central State University has achieved a double-digit growth, with 634 first-time students on campus at the school, according...
ASU Cross Country Will Not Participate In GSW Remembrance Run, Event Cancelled
Albany State officials said in announcement that due to the tropical storm that is headed to the area this weekend, the Albany State Cross...
Michelle Obama Shares Tips On College Success With Nick Cannon At HU
First Lady Michelle Obama talked about the importance of education with Nick Cannon and Seth Meyers at a back-to-school event on campus at Howard...
This Morehouse Student Playing The Violin Looks Just Like Trey Songz And The Internet...
A video of a young musician who looks just like Trey Songz playing the singer’s hit “Heart Attack” on the violin and the piano...
Southern University Grad Avery Johnson Donating To Louisiana Flood Victims
Former Southern University basketball star and NBA Champion Avery Johnson says he's pitching in to help with flood relief efforts around south Louisiana.
Johnson, who is currently...
‘Hidden Figures’ Movie To Tell Story Of Three AKAs Who Helped NASA Catch Up...
A new movie comes out in 2017 called Hidden Figures, based on the book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly (out Sept....
Howard Dad Common Calls For More Support For HBCUs
Common recently spoke with The Huffington Post about the importance of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).
Citing his time at FAMU, Common feels like his...
Kaine, In A Speech Friday At FAMU, Links Trump To “Ku Klux Klan Values”
Tim Kaine tied Donald Trump to “Ku Klux Klan values” and “David Duke values” in a speech to a mostly black student audience at...
Why Don’t More Black Greeks On Campus At HBCUs Come Out As Gay?
In early 2015, I wrote about one particular Central State University student who asked the Black Greeks on campus at the school one simple...
Hampton University Brought Them Together. Now, They’re Getting Married.
Chances are you’re not going to find love on campus at your school, but that’s not stopping these two Hampton University grads from tying...
73 HBCU Students Named As White House HBCU All-Stars
The White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities announced its third class of HBCU All-Stars on Friday.
Seventy-three students at several HBCUs across...
CAU Art Museum Launches ’20/21 Visions’
The Clark Atlanta University Art Museum will launch a new series this fall called “20/21 Visions," the school announced on Thursday.
According to a...
Nick Cannon Says He’s A Freshman At Howard University. Here’s What Every Freshman At...
Nick Cannon has enrolled as a freshman at historically black Howard University in the nation’s capital, according to a photo Cannon shared on his...
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