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HILL HARPER
@ HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
Hill Harper is a humanitarian, an award-winning actor, best-selling author, entrepreneur, health and wellness ambassador/educator and philanthropist. Harper is perhaps most recognizable for his starring role in the CBS hit television drama CSI: NY where he played eccentric Dr. Sheldon Hawkes from 2004 to 2013 for which Harper won three NAACP Image Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
LAZ ALONSO
@ HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
BIO Chosen as one of Variety's "Top Ten Actors to Watch" and part of the new breed of leading men in Hollywood, Laz Alonso is starring in Amazon Prime's series THE BOYS. He can also be seen playing opposite Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba in their Spectrum series LA'S FINEST.
NANCY FLAKE JOHNSON
@ HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
With a passion and reputation for leadership in community and economic development, Nancy Flake Johnson returned to Atlanta in 2008 to become president/CEO of the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. Well-known across the country for her commitment and innovative approaches to education and advancing the black community through economic empowerment and urban development, Nancy quickly built partnerships in the public and private sectors throughout the metropolitan region to drive the Urban League’s impact on youth, adults and families through its initiatives and programs.
LYNN WHITFIELD
@ HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
Lynn Whitfield portrays Lady Mae Greenleaf, first lady of the megachurch Calvary Fellowship World Ministries, on OWN’s hit drama series “Greenleaf.” Thanks to Whitfield’s flawless performances week after week, Lady Mae has become one of television’s most quotable characters whose delivery is among primetime’s strongest.
RON GILLYARD & WIL CAMPBELL
@ HOWARD UNIVERSITY
Washington, DC
Ron Gillyard is a trusted marketing and media executive who has advanced the initiatives of companies and individuals in the technology, marketing and music industries for over 25 years. An intuitive strategist, Gillyard has been able to consistently drive revenue growth, market penetration, and creative development for his clients. Gillyard serves as the Chief Growth Officer of Quantasy & Associates, an award-winning fullservice marketing agency, where he is also a Partner.
HBCUs represent "Black Excellence"
If you are an Alumnus or currently attend an HBCU, we want to feature you!
The "My HBCU Story" campaign is a free digital library allowing current HBCU students
& alumni to share their stories.
Whether you're reminiscing on moments from your favorite class, hang-out joint, homecoming game, student center, on or off-campus party, fraternity and sorority pledging, Greek show, or simply sharing how attending an HBCU changed your life, we want to hear your story!
Our goal is to use your "My HBCU Story" to promote and uplift the HBCU brand.
Your HBCU prepared you for success,
and now we want everyone to read about your "Black Excellence."