HISTORICALLY BLACK: American Icons Who Attended HBCUs by Alonzo Vereen

From the moment the first HBCU was founded in 1837, Black Americans from all walks of life have created collegiate experiences that enrich and transcend mainstream postsecondary education. Today, more than 100 colleges and universities are registered under the HBCU banner and over 200,000 students are enrolled. With a legacy of marching bands, drill teams, choral ensembles, homecoming, and more, attending an HBCU is an emblem of pride and a source of joy.

HISTORICALLY BLACK by Alonzo Vereen (Running Press; on-sale December 6, 2022) documents not only HBCU cultural traditions but also the remarkable stories of more than 30 American icons who were former students. Some of the HBCU attendees in the book include:

• Booker T. Washington (Hampton Institute)
• Ida B. Wells-Barnett (Rust College)
• W.E.B. Du Bois (Fisk University)
• Zora Neale Hurston (Howard University)
• Thurgood Marshall (Lincoln University & Howard University School of Law)
• Martin Luther King (Morehouse University)
• Bob Hayes (Florida State University)
• Oprah Winfrey (Tennessee State University)
• Stacey Abrams (Spelman College)
• Megan Thee Stallion (Prairie View A&M University & Texas Southern University)


Sure to inspire students and alumni alike, this vibrant collection of biographies and illustrated portraits is a celebration of Black excellence in fields ranging from politics to STEM, sports to pop culture, and more.

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About the Author:
Alonzo Vereen is a graduate of Morehouse College and the Iowa Writers' Workshop. He's taught English on the secondary and postsecondary levels for over a decade, helping seniors make the leap to college. He currently lives in Washington, D.C.