Tag Archives: HBCU

Philanthropists Jrue Holiday and Lauren Holiday are Today’s Honorees

Posted on December 20, 2020 by Today's Honoree

The year 2020 has affected thousands of lives and local businesses across the nation in unfathomable ways, due to the uprisings of the global pandemic and the epidemic of racial and social injustices. In July, New Orleans Pelicans player, Jrue … Continue reading →

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HBCU Supporter Chris Paul of the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder is Today’s Honoree

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Today's Honoree

As I watched the NBA game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Houston Rockets I noticed that Chris Paul was wearing HBCU schools on his sneakers and with further research I saw that when he enters the NBA Bubble … Continue reading →

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HBCU Kidz, Inc. Founder Joan Gosier is Today’s Honoree

Posted on July 1, 2020 by Today's Honoree

A visionary leader, Joan Gosier has always been one to march to the beat of her own drum. Dreaming big has never been a problem for her. In fact, it’s always been one of her life long goals. Having satisfied … Continue reading →

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Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance President Dan Ford is Today’s Honoree

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Today's Honoree

In January 2004, the Metro-Atlanta Alumni Chapter of Florida A&M University hosted a Mixer as a fundraiser and invited other HBCU alumni chapters to join in on the fun and the opportunity to recruit new members. While only a handful … Continue reading →

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Author and HBCU Alum Rahkal C.D. Shelton is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Rahkal C.D. Shelton is a professional edupreneur (educator + entrepreneur), mental health advocate, speaker, and inspiration enthusiast. With 12 years of corporate experience–she has worked for well-known companies, including CNN, Warner Media, WGN, iHeartMedia (formerly Clear Channel Communications), and Fox … Continue reading →

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Education Consultant Stephanie Tatum is Today’s Honoree

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Today's Honoree

Stephanie Council Tatum was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina Central University, majoring in home economics education. She continued her college career with a master’s degree in family and consumer sciences from North Carolina Central University. … Continue reading →

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Tennessee State University Director of International Education Mark Brinkley is Today’s Honoree

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Mark Brinkley is the Director of International Education in the Office of Diversity and International Affairs (ODIA) at Tennessee State University. ODIA engages the university’s multicultural community by providing intercultural and collaborative initiatives that support the strategic goals of TSU. … Continue reading →

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Actor Brandon Fobbs is Today’s Honoree

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Today's Honoree

Brandon Fobbs began his acting career on stage at Hampton University. He had two great acting achievements while attending the HBCU. One was his Tri-city Nomination for best actor in a drama in Portfolio Magazine for his performance as Dracula … Continue reading →

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Pam Davis of Quick Couponing is Today’s Honoree

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Today's Honoree

Hello. My name is Pam. I am a mother of four and a wife of one (wink). Besides being completely and utterly in love with my husband and kids, I am also in love with saving money and realized after … Continue reading →

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William J. and Rev. Shirley Smith are Today’s Honorees

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Today's Honoree

The Mission of the William J. & Reverend Shirley M. Smith Scholarship Fund is to provide financial support to an underserved collegiate population at Delaware State University. The Message of the William J. & Reverend Shirley M. Smith Scholarship Fund … Continue reading →

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