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HBCU Alumni Network

Strengthen Bonds, Forge Futures

Connect with the heart of Historically Black Colleges and Universities through the ‘HBCU Alumni Network’ category. Explore the power of alumni relations in fostering mentorship, career opportunities, and lifelong friendships. Learn how HBCU graduates continue to impact their communities and shape the future of upcoming generations.

From spotlighting distinguished alumni achievements to sharing networking tips and events, this category is your gateway to remaining an active and impactful part of the HBCU family. Whether you’re seeking to expand your professional network or give back to your alma mater, discover how HBCU alumni are making a difference.

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HBCU Alumna Taraji P Henson Makes History with Empire

Howard University located in Washington, D.C has been one of the leading historically black college and universities (HBCU) to produce students into future leaders of tomorrow. The school proudly has been the alma mater of many high profile black celebrities. One such renowned personality that Howard boasts of is the very talented Oscar nominated actor […]

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Three Black philanthropy organizations that educate and train individuals and groups on giving methods embraced by the Black community.

50 Shades of Black Giving Back: Choose One

It is better to give than to receive and rightly so as Tis the Season to do so. However, as I reflect back throughout the year, I’ve witnessed a few different approaches to ‘giving back’ among several African American organizations with philanthropic focuses. Rather than concentrating on building membership numbers that in theory would lead

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EWC President Nathaniel Glover, members of the EWC Alumni Association and Jacksonville, Florida Alumni Chapter pose with donation check during homecoming.

Edward Waters National Alumni Association Raises $20k

The Edward Waters College National Alumni Association and friends raised more than $20,000 for the institution during the College’s Homecoming celebration. The presentation was made during half-time of the Homecoming game, where the Edward Waters College Tigers defeated the Newport News Apprentice School Builders 47-21. Members of the Edward Waters College Alumni Association included Edger Mathis, Class

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An auction sign posted in front St. Paul’s College after closing its doors in 2013. For HBCU Alumni this should be a wake up call that your alma mater might be next.

HBCU Alumni: Let’s Stop Being Reactive About Giving Back

Earlier this month I read an article about Wilberforce University alumni pledging $2 million to support their alma mater and it made me feel really good. I am a strong proponent of alumni giving and just recently I co-authored an article which questioned whether HBCU alumni should give back even when not asked. This topic

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Portrait of movie producer Will Packer

FAMU’s Will Packer Covers the July Issue of ESSENCE, Releases New Film

Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumnus and hit movie producer Will Packer appears on the cover of the July issue of ESSENCE Magazine. The issue highlights Packer’s latest film release “Think Like A Man Too” in an eight-page spread titled, “Reunited…and It Feels So Good!” Will Packer is a 1996 graduate and founder of Will Packer

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Africa Miranda, was born in Boston, MA and raised in Montgomery, AL. Africa is the Star of Bravo’s TV show ”The New Atlanta,” a commercial print model, and actress. She is the Face of natural hair campaigns for Creme of Nature and ORS Curls Unleashed.

ASU Alumna Africa Miranda Named Creme of Nature Brand Ambassador

Top-selling Revlon hair care brand, Creme of Nature®, recently named ASU alumna Africa Miranda (‘98) as its new brand ambassador. The singer, model, activist and star of Bravo’s docu-drama TV show, “The New Atlanta,” currently is featured as one the models for Creme of Nature’s successful product line, Argan Oil from Morocco. “From the moment

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