Actors
This actor is best known for their heroic role in the Marvel movie Black Panther (2018), graduated from Howard University in 2000 where he studied Directing.
Who is Chadwick Boseman?
Howard University 2000, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Now the co-anchor of "Good Morning America, this 1993 Texas Southern University graduate is a retired NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion who was a defensive end for the New York Giants.
Who is Michael Strahan?
Texas Southern University 1993
Who is Megan Thee Stallion?
Texas Southern University 2021, Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
First enrolling at Tennessee State University in 1971 on a full-ride scholarship but leaving to work as an evening co-anchor at News Channel 5, this media mogul, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist gradated years later from TSU in 1986 where she studied speech communication and performing arts.
Who is Oprah Winfrey?
Tennessee State University 1986, Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Performing Arts
Known for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and his famous "I Have a Dream" speech of 1963, this activist graduated from Morehouse College in 1948 where he studied Sociology.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr. ?
Morehouse College 1948, Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Graduating from Morehouse College in 1972, you probably have seen this award-winning actor in their movies Snakes on a Plane (2006), Glass (2019), and Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).
Who is Samuel L. Jackson?
Morehouse College 1972, Bachelor of Arts
Consider one of the greatest wide receivers in the history of the NFL (49ers, Raiders, Seahawks, & Broncos), this retired NFL Hall of Famer and Super Bowl Champion graduated from Mississippi Valley State University in 1984.
Who is Jerry Rice?
Mississippi Valley State University 1984, Bachelor of Science in Education
Although she did not graduate, this award-winning R&B and Soul singer and songwriter known as the Queen of Neo-Soul attended Grambling University from 1989-1993 before leaving to focus fully on her music career.
Who is Erykah Badu?
Grambling University 1989-1993
This award-winning film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his "double dolly shot" graduated from Morehouse College in 1979 where he studied Mass Communication.
Who is Spike Lee?
Morehouse College 1979, Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
Becoming the first woman and first African-American person to be the Vice President of the United States, this politician graduated from Howard University where she studied political science and economics.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Howard University 1986, Bachelor of Science in Political Science & Economics
Graduating from Howard University in 1995 graduate, this award-winning actor's lead roles are in several tv series and movies; such as Empire (2015-2020) and Hidden Figures (2016), and most recently the remake of The Color Purple (2023).
Who is Taraji P. Henson?
Howard University 1995, Bachelor of Arts
This 1963 Tennessee State University graduate made Olympic history by becoming the first woman and African-American athlete to win three Olympic gold medals in track & field in 1960.
Who is Wilma Rudolph?
Tennessee State University 1963, Bachelor of Science in Education
Attending Alabama State University on a basketball scholarship from 1995-1997, this award-winning rapper known for hits like "I'm Different" and "Birthday Song" transferred to and graduated from Virginia State University in 1999 with a 4.0 GPA.
Who is 2 Chainz?
attended Alabama State University 1995-1997,
Graduated from Virginia State University 1999, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Although she graduated from Sarah Lawrence College, this author of "The Color Purple" attended Spelman College from 1961-1963.
Who is Alice Walker?
Spelman College 1961-1963
Sarah Lawrence College 1965, Bachelor of Art in Literature
Graduating from Howard University in 1933 where he studied Law, this person became the first African-American Justice of the Supreme Court in 1967.
Who is Thurgood Marshall?
Howard University 1933, Bachelor of Arts in Law
Graduating from Florida A&M University in 1994, this actor & singer is best known for voicing Tiana, Disney's first African-American princess, in The Princess and the Frog (2009).
Who is Anika Noni Rose?
Florida A&M University 1994, Bachelor of Arts
Graduating from Florida A&M University in 1964, this former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver was the first and only athlete to win an Olympic Gold and a Super Bowl.
Who is Bob Hayes?
Florida A&M University 1964
Now a judge on "American Idol, this former co-lead singer of the Commodores graduated from Tuskegee University in 1974 where he studies Economics on a sports scholarship to play tennis.
Who is Lionel Richie?
Tuskegee University 1974, Bachelor of Science in Economics
Best known for hosting Access Hollywood and 90 Day Fiancé, this TV personality graduated from Spelman College where she studied journalism.
Who is Shaun Robinson?
Spelman College, Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
This civil rights activist, minister & international hostage negotiator graduated from North Carolina A&T College in 1964 where he studied sociology.
Who is Reverend Jesse Jackson?
North Carolina A&T College 1964, Bachelor of Science in Sociology
Dropping out over 30 years ago from Howard University during his junior year because of not having enough money, this tv and movie actor, known for his role as the father in the tv series Black-ish, went back to Howard and finally graduated in 2022 at 51 years old!
Who is Anthony Anderson?
Howard University 2022, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Graduating from Florida A&M University in 1953, this athlete was the first African-American to play in Ladies Professional Golf Association and the first African-American tennis player to win Wimbledon, French & U.S. Open titles.
Who is Althea Gibson?
Florida A&M University 1953, Bachelor of Science in Education
This rapper, producer, and actor known for hits like "Get Like Me" and "Shawty Say" graduated from Southern University and A&M College in 1997 where he studied Business.
Who is David Banner?
Southern University and A&M College 1997, Bachelor of Science in Business
This countless award-winning author, such as Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize, best known novels novels Beloved, Bluest Eye, and Song of Solomon graduated from Howard University in 1953 where she studied English.
Who is Toni Morrison?
Howard University 1953, Bachelor of Arts in English
This scholar, activist and NAACP Co-Founder graduated from Fisk University in 1888, and was the first African-American to earn a PhD from Harvard University in 1895.
Who is W.E.B. Dubois?