Celebrity and Central State alumnus, Nubian Queen Jazmyne Byrd takes you on a journey from where she was born and raised to her times at CSU and her aspirations now …
“The other part of my experience, motivation, stems from the love I received from my closest friends and the three “baby” cousins in my fami ...
“I decided to matriculate at UMES because of the bucolic rural atmosphere, friendly administrative staff, competent and knowledgeable professor ...
“It was an act of God that brought me to Wilberforce University. I was afforded several scholarships as well as a chance to be in an area of the ...
C/O 2009 Major: Music The Selection: “….My junior high school band director instilled the idea in my head way before I knew that I would become an Aggie.” ...
“…Don’t be discouraged if it seems that the resources you need are evading you. Just be persistent because the winners are always the ones that kept working, when the others ...
I would advise everyone that has an opportunity to attend an HBCU, to go!
“As an alumni I do give back as well as encourage people to attend SCSU.
“My mentor is a graduate of Fisk University and she really inspired me to attend. Also, my passion for music led me to the Jubilee Singers. I wanted to become part of a legacy and better myself so that I can help carry it along.”
“I chose Coppin State University because they offered me a full ride and they had the most responsive faculty and staff.
“My mother also gave a recount of her time at VSU and how wonderful it was. A few days later, I received a large envelope in the mail. I had been accepted to the nation’s first public HBCU and couldn’t have been more proud to attend.”
“My major is Psychology with a minor in African American Studies. I’ve always been a great listener and advice giver according to my friends and family.”
“I will always remember my experience at SC State University as the best time of my life.
“I decided to come to Winston Salem State University initially because they awarded me with all the financial aid i needed and also they actually cared about the voice of freshmen.”
“Winning the title of Miss JCSU would have to be one of my proudest moments along with my travels to Haiti to start our new JCSU-Haitian Initiative.”
“FAMU taught me to be the best at whatever I do. Be the best teacher, the best engineer, the best business owner. Mediocrity is not acceptable.
“Dr. Lakeisha Harris has had a lasting impression on me as a person and especially as a student.”
“My story and experience at Spelman College would be a positive one.
I decided to become a student at Bethune Cookman University after recieving a band scholarship to become apart of the Marching wildcats. without my scholarship I probably would not be apart of something as great as this legacy.
“The night President Barack Obama was elected will forever remain etched in my heart and being, as I felt proud to be a part of my generation, of this country, of my Black race, of history, and to be a proud Claflinite.”
