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
Known for hits like "Savage" and "Body", this rapper and songwriter graduated from Texas Southern University in 2021.
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.
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