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Tuskegee University
Founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington himself. (He was buried on the campus grounds.)
THEE only college or university campus to be designated a National Historic Site.
Also the largest producer of African American with STEM bachelors degrees in Alabama.
Founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington himself. (He was buried on the campus grounds.)
THEE only college or university campus to be designated a National Historic Site.
Also the largest producer of African American with STEM bachelors degrees in Alabama.
Claflin University
Founded in South Carolina, (1869)
It is the oldest HBCU in South Carolina.
Notable Alumn include but are not limited to: Alice Jackson Moorer (1884) and Annie Thortne Holmes (1884), 2 of the five first black women in the world to receive college degrees.
Founded in South Carolina, (1869)
It is the oldest HBCU in South Carolina.
Notable Alumn include but are not limited to: Alice Jackson Moorer (1884) and Annie Thortne Holmes (1884), 2 of the five first black women in the world to receive college degrees.
Clark Atlanta University
CAU was created when Clark U & Atlanta U merged in 1988.
Atlanta U was THEE first institution PERIOD to award graduate degrees to African Americans
The renowned Civil Rights Activist & Writer W.E.B. DuBois taught at AU for a remarkable 23 years.
CAU was created when Clark U & Atlanta U merged in 1988.
Atlanta U was THEE first institution PERIOD to award graduate degrees to African Americans
The renowned Civil Rights Activist & Writer W.E.B. DuBois taught at AU for a remarkable 23 years.
Fisk University
Founded in Nashville, Tennessee (1866)
THEE first HBCU to gain accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1930.
The campus is listed as a National Historic District in 1978 in recognition of its cultural significance.
Founded in Nashville, Tennessee (1866)
THEE first HBCU to gain accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1930.
The campus is listed as a National Historic District in 1978 in recognition of its cultural significance.
Alcorn Statue University (1871)
ASU is a proud member of 25 collegiate orgs.
THEE oldest historically black land-grant institute.
ASU is the proud home many NCAA D1 sports teams.
The Golden Girls are commonly referred to as the “Mother of HBCU Dancelines.”
Go Braves.
ASU is a proud member of 25 collegiate orgs.
THEE oldest historically black land-grant institute.
ASU is the proud home many NCAA D1 sports teams.
The Golden Girls are commonly referred to as the “Mother of HBCU Dancelines.”
Go Braves.
Jackson State University
JSU was founded in Jackson, Mississippi (1877).
The HBCU was originally founded in Natchez and referred to as the Natchez Seminary.
THEE home of the “Sonic Boom of The South” an ICONIC marching band founded in the 1940s.
JSU was founded in Jackson, Mississippi (1877).
The HBCU was originally founded in Natchez and referred to as the Natchez Seminary.
THEE home of the “Sonic Boom of The South” an ICONIC marching band founded in the 1940s.
Southern University and A&M College
Founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1880)
THEE largest HBCU in Louisiana.
Home of THEE iconic “Human Jukebox” marching band.
Notable Alumn include but are not limited to: Common, who is known as a rapper, actor and philanthropist.
Founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana (1880)
THEE largest HBCU in Louisiana.
Home of THEE iconic “Human Jukebox” marching band.
Notable Alumn include but are not limited to: Common, who is known as a rapper, actor and philanthropist.
Hampton University
Founded in Hampton, Virginia (1868)
Hampton’s campus is home to the Emancipation Oak, where the Emancipation was read in the South for the 1st time.
Most of campus is a National Historic Landmark District.
Famous educator and orator Booker T. is an Alumn.
Founded in Hampton, Virginia (1868)
Hampton’s campus is home to the Emancipation Oak, where the Emancipation was read in the South for the 1st time.
Most of campus is a National Historic Landmark District.
Famous educator and orator Booker T. is an Alumn.
Lincoln University
Founded in Pennsylvania (1854)
THEE first degree-granting HBCU in the nation.
Renamed in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
Notable Alumni include: THEE first black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall & famous poet and social activist, Langston Hughes.
Founded in Pennsylvania (1854)
THEE first degree-granting HBCU in the nation.
Renamed in honor of Abraham Lincoln.
Notable Alumni include: THEE first black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall & famous poet and social activist, Langston Hughes.
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The goal is to promote all HBCUs.
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Norfolk State University
Founded in Norfolk, Virginia (1935)
NSU was founded in the midst of the Great Depression and “provided a setting in which the youth could give expression to their hopes and aspiration.”
NSU is home to the award-winning “Spartan Legion” marching band.
Founded in Norfolk, Virginia (1935)
NSU was founded in the midst of the Great Depression and “provided a setting in which the youth could give expression to their hopes and aspiration.”
NSU is home to the award-winning “Spartan Legion” marching band.
Morgan State University
Founded in Baltimore, MD (1867)
THEE MSU “Magnificent Marching Machine” performed in the 2019 Macy’s 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade.
MSU proudly competes in the NCAA’s Division 1 Mideastern Athletic Conference.
Founded in Baltimore, MD (1867)
THEE MSU “Magnificent Marching Machine” performed in the 2019 Macy’s 93rd Thanksgiving Day Parade.
MSU proudly competes in the NCAA’s Division 1 Mideastern Athletic Conference.
Virginia State University
Founded in Petersburg VA, (1882)
VSU is home to THEE iconic “Trojan Explosion” Marching Band.
Notable Alumn include but are not limited to Reginald Lewis, who is known as the first Black man to build a billion-dollar company.
Founded in Petersburg VA, (1882)
VSU is home to THEE iconic “Trojan Explosion” Marching Band.
Notable Alumn include but are not limited to Reginald Lewis, who is known as the first Black man to build a billion-dollar company.
Delaware State University (1891)
Previously known as the State College for Colored Students.
DSU is accredited by Middle States & seven specialized academic accrediting agencies.
DSU’s College of Business is “One of the most outstanding business schools.” -Princeton Review.
Previously known as the State College for Colored Students.
DSU is accredited by Middle States & seven specialized academic accrediting agencies.
DSU’s College of Business is “One of the most outstanding business schools.” -Princeton Review.
Johnson C. Smith University
Founded in Charlotte, North Carolina (1867)
Previously known as Biddle College.
THEE FIRST Black College Football game was played between Livingston College & Biddle College (now JSCU).
Today JSCU has 15 NCAA Division 2 teams.
Founded in Charlotte, North Carolina (1867)
Previously known as Biddle College.
THEE FIRST Black College Football game was played between Livingston College & Biddle College (now JSCU).
Today JSCU has 15 NCAA Division 2 teams.
Bowie State University
Founded in Bowie, Maryland (1865)
Bowie State is Maryland’s oldest HBCU and one of the ten oldest in the country.
Bowie State is a consistent leader in the graduation of African Americans in Education.
Founded in Bowie, Maryland (1865)
Bowie State is Maryland’s oldest HBCU and one of the ten oldest in the country.
Bowie State is a consistent leader in the graduation of African Americans in Education.
