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 …
“My story is REDEMPTION coming from where Im from alot of people do not go to college and in high-school i was never a good student and always o ...
“… I choose a school that stands on a very strong legacy! Howard University is the first HBCU and remains to educate some of the best Afri ...
“It was an opportunity for me to be with and learn from people that looked like me…that shared my experiences. I was no longer a minority or a ...
“My first impression of Winston-Salem State University came when I was a junior in High School. One of our fellow alumni’s of the band came back, and expressed to us ...
“Psychology is my major. I was a Biology major and it didn’t go well for me, and I realized I like to talk to people. As well as, figure out ...
Major: Psychology Minor: African American Studies Accomplishing: “I’m a member of psychology club, the Association of Black psychologists and recently I was inducted into Psi Chi International Honors Society for ...
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“My story and experience at Spelman College would be a positive one.
“I will always remember my experience at SC State University as the best time of my life.
“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.
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.
I would advise everyone that has an opportunity to attend an HBCU, to go!
“I chose Coppin State University because they offered me a full ride and they had the most responsive faculty and staff.
“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.”
“Dr. Lakeisha Harris has had a lasting impression on me as a person and especially as a student.”
“A&T does an absolutely amazing job of making people feel welcome through their Office of Orientation and First Year Experience.
