Can you share some famous alumni from HBCUs?

I've been hearing a lot about the notable network and successful alumni from HBCUs. Could someone list some famous HBCU alumni who’ve made significant impacts? This could be really inspiring and might influence my decision to attend one.

Absolutely, the legacy of HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) includes a number of notable alumni who have gone on to make incredible contributions in various fields. For starters, let's look at Howard University, which boasts alumni like Thurgood Marshall, the first African American U.S. Supreme Court justice. Kamala Harris, the first female Vice President of the United States, is also a Howard alumna.

From the world of entertainment, Spike Lee, a film director known for his thought-provoking works, graduated from Morehouse College. In literature, Toni Morrison, a Nobel and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, studied at Howard. Moving into science, we see the trailblazer Dr. Mae Jemison—the first African American woman to travel into space—who graduated from Stanford University, but spent her early college years at Morgan State University.

Last but certainly not least, Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the civil rights movement, also attended Morehouse College. These are just a few examples of the many HBCU graduates who have played pivotal roles in shaping our society. I hope you find their stories as inspiring as I do and see the value in what HBCUs have to offer.