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From Harvard to Homecoming: The Culture Stayed Winning 💪🏾
HBCU brilliance hit every lane this week — from PVAMU research labs to Delaware State’s record-breaking field day.
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👋🏾 Hey fam,
Fall is doing what it does best — bringing that cool breeze, homecoming energy, and HBCU excellence that just don’t quit. From Harvard halls to packed stadiums, this week’s stories are pure proof that we don’t just show up — we show out.
Let’s get into it👇🏾
👗 Fashion? Impeccable. Homecoming? Unmatched.
The yard is the runway — and HBCU students are serving looks with legacy. From NC A&T to Morgan State, these homecoming fits had everybody double-tapping and screenshotting. The girls (and the fellas) did not come to play.
🪙 HU Alum Hit the Lottery — Literally and Fashionably!
A Howard grad just bagged $2M from the DC Lottery and pulled up in a full gold fit — top hat, shades, the works. She said “soft life only” and we felt that in our spirit. ✨
🚨 When Homecoming Joy Turned to Heartbreak
Tragic news out of Tuskegee, Jackson State, and South Carolina State — gunfire disrupted celebrations that should’ve been all about unity. The HBCU family is standing together in prayer and calling for real safety reforms on our campuses. 🙏🏾
💼 Paid. Remote. HBCU-Friendly Internships Are Live!
The fall 2025 update just dropped — and it’s full of opportunities built for us. From NASA to nonprofit orgs, you’ll find paid gigs where your culture and creativity are a strength, not a checkbox.
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✨🎓 PVAMU Senior Took Harvard by Storm — and Brought His HBCU Spirit With Him
Kaelen Baly, a Prairie View A&M psychology major, spent his summer at Harvard doing neuroscience research as part of the Du Bois Scholars Program. His journey wasn’t just about the lab — it was about legacy.
💭 “My presence at Harvard was the product of generations. Just being myself was my ancestors’ wildest dream.”
💡 Why It Matters: When HBCU brilliance walks into Ivy League spaces, it doesn’t just fit in — it redefines the room. Kaelen’s story reminds us that partnership, purpose, and pride can coexist beautifully. 🧠✨
Internship Highlight: Photo Editor/Photographer Internship
Ready to turn your creative eye into a career? The Wall Street Journal is opening its doors for college juniors and grad students to intern in one of the world’s top newsrooms.
📍 Location: New York, NY (On-site)
🗓️ Duration: 10 weeks (June–August 2026)
💰 Pay: $28.57/hr
⏰ Deadline: October 31, 2025
🎯 Eligibility: Open to college juniors and grad
🔗 Apply Here →
👉🏾 Visit our Career Hub for more job opportunities!
Scholarship Spotlight: Sharlee Jeter Foundation Scholarship (UNCF)
Calling all changemakers! The Jeter Foundation is offering $2,500 scholarships for students from NY, NJ, MI, and FL who are enrolled at an HBCU.
📅 Deadline: October 27, 2025
💰 Award: $2,500
🎓 Eligibility: HBCU students & Jeter’s Leaders alumni
🔗 Apply Today →
👉🏾 Visit our Scholarships Page for more HBCU scholarships!
Upcoming Event: The Malcolm Bernard HBCU College Fair Is Back!
The biggest HBCU fair in the Northeast is back — with on-the-spot admissions, scholarships, and workshops to get you college-ready.
📅 Dates: November 15–21, 2025
📍 Location: Multiple cities across the Northeast
💰 Perks: Real interviews, real decisions, real opportunities
👕 Meet the HBCU Grad Behind DC Apparel — Where Culture Meets Couture
Donecia Abate, alumna of Tuskegee and PVAMU, turned her love for art and alma maters into DC Apparel — a Houston-based brand repping 15 HBCUs with vintage flair and modern drip.
From her best-selling crop bombers to matching sets that scream “game day fly,” Donecia is stitching legacy into every thread.
💭 Her Vision: To make HBCU pride wearable, fly, and forever. Every piece is a love letter to the schools that built us.
💡 Her Impact: Donecia took a spark of nostalgia and turned it into a brand that lets every alum wear their pride loud — because we deserve fashion that feels like family.
📍 Pull up on DC Apparel in Humble, TX, or shop online at DoneciasCrafts.com.
📸 IG Pic of the Week
Straight from the Yard 👉🏾 Each week we’re pulling one of our favorite moments off IG to keep the culture in your inbox. Don’t just peek—make sure you’re following so you never miss a vibe.
🔥 DeSean Jackson’s Hornets Ran It Up — Literally.
The Delaware State Hornets didn’t just win homecoming — they dominated. Under head coach DeSean Jackson, the team dropped 70–23 on Southern Connecticut, racking up 791 total yards and breaking two program records. 💥
Jackson told reporters, “Every down matters — no let-up.” That’s the HBCU energy we love to see.
✨ Why it matters: This win was bigger than the scoreboard — it was about a culture shift. Jackson’s leadership is rebuilding Delaware State’s swagger from the ground up. MEAC better watch out. 🐝
Benedict College’s Breast Cancer Awareness Summit 💗
The B.E.S.T. Lives Center at Benedict College is bringing together students, survivors, and health experts for a powerful day of awareness and healing.
📅 Date: October 20, 2025 (10 AM – 3 PM EST)
📍 Location: Benedict College, Columbia, SC
💰 Cost: Free to attend — plus wellness kits, lunch, and community connections
💗 Use Code: PINKPOWER for early registration perks
🗣️ Let’s Hear It: How’d this week’s roundup hit? |
From Harvard labs to homecoming bleachers, the culture stays undefeated. Keep shining, keep showing up, and keep proving that HBCU excellence is the blueprint. 💫
Until next time,
✌🏾Your HBCU Roundup Team