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HBCU Grads: Celebrity Edition

by Gina Williams , Sr. Producer, Digital and Social Media

Gina loves social media and writing about extraordinary, black women because representation matters. She's a proud Washington, D.C. native who enjoys photography and all other things creative. When she's not writing, catch her with a camera in her hand and working with other creative and entrepreneurial-minded women. Follow her on Instagram (www.instagram.com/leanilaphotos)

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1. Oprah Winfrey – Tennessee State University

06/04/07. 2007 CFDA Fashion Awards NYC

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2. VP-elect Kamala Harris – Howard University

President-Elect Joe Biden And Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris Address The Nation After Election Win

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3. Anika Noni Rose – Florida A&M University

13th Annual Women In Film Female Oscar Nominees Party - Arrivals

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4. K. Michelle – Florida A&M University

Celebrities Visit Build - January 29, 2020

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5. Keshia Knight Pulliam – Spelman

Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala - Arrivals

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6. Erykah Badu – Grambling State University

4th Annual Soul Train Lady Of Soul Awards

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Michael Ochs Archives

7. Samuel L. Jackson – Morehouse

London Celebrity Sightings - June 19, 2019

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8. David Banner – Southern University

BET Finding Justice Atlanta Premiere

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9. Spike Lee – Morehouse College

91st Oscars Nominee Champagne Tea Reception

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10. Taraji P. Henson – Howard University

Lip Sync Battle LIVE: A Michael Jackson Celebration - Arrivals

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11. Eva Marcille – Clark Atlanta University

Los Angeles Premiere Of "Can't Stop Won't Stop" - Arrivals

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12. Wendy Raquel Robinson – Howard University

2017 BET Awards - Debra Lee Pre-BET Awards Dinner

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13. Lionel Richie – Tuskegee University

DuJour Magazine And Jason Binn Launch Lionel Richie Home Collection With IMPULSE! International

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14. Lance Gross – Howard University

Rico Love And Lance Gross Host And Eventing At Gold Room

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15. Gladys Knight – Shaw University

The Paley Center For Media Hosts A Tribute To African-American Achievements In Television

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16. Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad – Howard University

2003 Women In Film Crystal + Lucy Awards - Show

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17. Terrence J – North Carolina A&T University

just mercy Los Angeles screening

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