Colleges
Founded in 1910 in Durham, this HBCU’s mascot is the Eagles.
What is North Carolina Central University?
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This HBCU’s is where Martin Luther King Jr attended.
What is Morehouse College?
This North Carolina A&T alumna became the first African American woman in space.
What is Mae Jemison?
Before winning seven Super Bowls in the NFL, this quarterback played at the University of Michigan.
Who is Tom Brady?
The marching band at this HBCU is called the “Blue and Gold Marching Machine.”
What is Johnson C. Smith
This section lists your school, degree, graduation date, and often your GPA.
What is the education section?
In 1989, this fictional HBCU from the TV show A Different World brought HBCU life to prime-time television.
What is Hillman College?
This Florida A&M alumnus is known as the “Godfather of Soul.”
Who is James Brown?
Known as “His Airness,” this six-time NBA champion played college basketball at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Who is Michael Jordan?
RAM PRIDE! Located in Winston-Salem, this public HBCU was founded by the United Methodist Church in 1892
Who is Winston-Salem State University
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This HBCU in Washington, D.C., was named after a Civil War general who helped establish the school.
What is Howard University?
Founded in 1837 in Pennsylvania, this is the oldest historically Black college in the United States
What is Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
Known as “Prime Time,” this Hall-of-Fame cornerback and coach played his college ball at Florida State.
Who is Deion Sanders?
Founded in 1907, this university in Greenville started as a teachers training school and is now known for its Pirates and Brody School of Medicine.
Who is East Carolina University?
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This HBCU in Washington, D.C., was named after a Civil War general who helped establish the school.
Who is Howard University
The State Fair Classic pits Grambling State University against this Texas HBCU in Dallas every year.
What is Prairie View A&M University?
Before his baseball and civil-rights breakthroughs, this Hall-of-Famer played football, basketball, track, and baseball at UCLA.
Who is Jackie Robinson?
Liberty students often refer to themselves with this fiery nickname, matching the school mascot.
What are the Flames?
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This HBCU’s marching band performed at the first Super Bowl halftime show and was featured as a college band, as well as in Beyoncé's "Beychella."
Who is Grambling State
These lively step performances by historically Black fraternities and sororities are a staple of HBCU events.
What are Step Shows?
Before his NBA stardom with the Boston Celtics, this forward played one season at Duke in 2018–19.
Who is Jayson Tatum?