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For many young people, the idea of going to college is shaped by what they’re exposed to. Some grow up surrounded by relatives who attended college and can name their alma mater without hesitation. Others come from hardworking families where careers were built through the military, trades, entrepreneurship, or years of work experience. Education can…
Shoes That Fit and Pensole Lewis College of Business & Design (PLC Detroit), Michigan’s only HBCU and the nation’s only design-focused HBCU, created a special custom footwear experience for 13-year-old Addisyn Lumpkin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, who stands 6 feet 5 inches tall and wears a men’s size 22 shoe. The event took place recently at…
A FREE industry-certified online learning experience empowering the next generation of product design talent PLC Detroit is a leading institution dedicated to providing world-class education in design, offering a comprehensive curriculum, industry partnerships, and hands-on learning experiences to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in the design industry. PLC Detroit aims to inspire creativity, foster innovation,…
The annual “The Breakfast Club Grammy Brunch,” hosted by multi-award-winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox, was more than a moment—it was a milestone. Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the iconic gathering returned during GRAMMY Week as a powerful intersection of music, legacy, and purpose. This year’s milestone event was presented by LVMH and SESAC. This year’s event honored…
Design Essentials has announced a landmark multi-year pledge of $250,000 to Spelman College, marking a new chapter in the beauty brand’s ongoing investment in Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The commitment will fund scholarships, student initiatives, and programs supporting the next generation of Black women leaders in science and innovation. The announcement came as part…
Our Blues Make Us Gold, a documentary about North Carolina A&T State University, screened to a full house on Saturday, Aug. 2, during the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival. The event drew filmmakers, educators, HBCU supporters, and North Carolina A&T alumni. The screening was followed by a Color of Conversation Q&A, where the filmmakers…
The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) launched its 16th annual Student Leadership Conference this week, welcoming more than 125 students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for a multi-day event aimed at preparing them for high-impact summer internships with major corporations. Held in Orlando, the conference brings together rising talent selected for internships at…
PepsiCo is making a triumphant comeback to the 2023 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands, celebrating the pivotal role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and their marching bands in HBCU culture. Doritos® SOLID BLACK, as part of its unwavering commitment to HBCUs, is contributing $160,000 to shine a spotlight on Black Changemakers and…