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Colorado HBCU Connect

Empowering The Colorado HBCU Community

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Today we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Today we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. ✊🏾

Before he changed the world, he was shaped at the prominent HBCU Morehouse College 🏠. A place that molded his mind, strengthened his purpose, and prepared him to fight for justice, dignity, and equality.

On this MLK Day, we remember that service is power, education is liberation, and impact is everything.

At Colorado HBCU Connect we carry that mission forward!!
More than 60% of high school students are unaware More than 60% of high school students are unaware of HBCUs, according to the UNCF Breaking Barriers study. That’s why our work matters now more than ever and why Colorado HBCU Connect exists!!💡

We’re committed to empowering the Colorado HBCU community by introducing scholars to HBCUs early, creating spaces of representation, and hosting HBCU panels and programs for middle school and high school students across the state.

Awareness changes lives. Access creates opportunity. Community builds leaders. And we’re here to make sure HBCUs are part of that journey!! 🌟
Another semester, another chance to grow, shine, a Another semester, another chance to grow, shine, and make history! ✨ Wishing all students an amazing Spring Semester filled with excellence, purpose, and success. Keep pushing, keep dreaming, and keep representing! 💙📚
Another successful HBCU Panel in the books! ❤️🏫 C Another successful HBCU Panel in the books! ❤️🏫

Colorado HBCU Connect had an amazing time speaking with the brilliant scholars at Mrachek Middle School, sharing insight, experiences, and motivation about the power and possibilities of attending an HBCU.

Huge thank you to Jasmine Baker for inviting us, hosting us, and allowing us to pour into your class. Your dedication to creating opportunities and exposure for students truly makes a difference! 🙌🏾

We look forward to always continuing this work and inspiring future HBCU scholars!!
We were honored to host our second HBCU panel with We were honored to host our second HBCU panel with the Colorado Beautillion-Cotillion, connecting high school scholars and their families with HBCU students and alumni!! 

The HBCU student & alumni panelists were able to provide insight on college readiness, financial aid & scholarships, professional development and the HBCU experience as a whole. 

Access and exposure continue to be the mission!! 🤎✨📚
Shoutout to Erissa Cooper for her leadership at Ha Shoutout to Erissa Cooper for her leadership at Hampton University! 🌟 

As a tenor and section leader for the Hampton University Marching Force and a Social Media Coordinator for the Hampton University chapter of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP), she leads with talent, discipline, and creativity. 

She is continuously uplifting her community and representing Hampton with pride! 💙⚓️
New year. New opportunities. Same commitment to HB New year. New opportunities. Same commitment to HBCU excellence and uplifting the Colorado HBCU community!! Happy New Year!! Wishing you an amazing 2026!! ❤️✨
Celebrating Raymond Grimes on this major accomplis Celebrating Raymond Grimes on this major accomplishment! 👑✨ 

He was crowned Mr. Sigma Gamma Rho / Mr. Rhomeo for the Illustrious Iota Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated at Langston University—the mother chapter of Oklahoma—and is the 2025–2026 scholarship recipient. Congratulations on representing with excellence, pride, and purpose!! 👑🧡💙
Shoutout to Kori Hill for her impactful leadership Shoutout to Kori Hill for her impactful leadership at Howard University this past semester!! 🌟 As a School Senator for the College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, she represents student voices, advocates for their needs, and helps create legislation—like securing vouchers for testing and essential supplies—to improve the student experience. 

From voting on policy to working with faculty and administration, Kori is truly making a difference!! 💙❤️🦬
Major congrats to Cash Coleman for an incredible p Major congrats to Cash Coleman for an incredible performance at the Mister Debonair Scholarship Pageant with the Zeta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.!! Out of 11 contestants, he took home Best Interview, Mr. Congeniality, and he was the overall winner!! Amazing work Cash!! 🏆👑🥳
Congratulations to Aniya Beasley!! This past semes Congratulations to Aniya Beasley!! This past semester, she served on the Mister 1913 pageant held by the Alpha Mu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. as Miss Cream! She played a key role in helping conduct the pageant and leads with heart through community service planning. Truly inspiring!! 👑❤️🤍
Merry Christmas from Colorado HBCU Connect 🎄❤️ Gr Merry Christmas from Colorado HBCU Connect 🎄❤️

Grateful for our community, our culture, and the legacy of HBCUs that keep us connected year-round. Wishing you joy, rest, and love this holiday season!!!
🎓✨ College & Career Readiness Workshop 2026✨🎓 
Joi 🎓✨ College & Career Readiness Workshop 2026✨🎓

Join us for an empowering afternoon focused on preparing students for life after high school! Hear directly from HBCU students, black professionals, learn about scholarships, financial aid, FAFSA, and gain essential professional development tools!!

📅 January 4th | ⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 Colorado Free University
💡 Open to students and families
Homecoming 2025!! ❤️🥳 From Colorado to the yard — Homecoming 2025!! ❤️🥳

From Colorado to the yard — we outsideee!!! Homecoming 2025 was one for the books, and our Colorado HBCU fam represented heavy. From the tailgates to the traditions, the love for the culture runs deep. ✊🏾❤️
🎉 Congratulations to Mekayla Tolar! 🎉 We’re proud 🎉 Congratulations to Mekayla Tolar! 🎉

We’re proud to celebrate Mekayla, a senior majoring in Speech Pathology and Audiology at South Carolina State University, for being elected Miss NSSLHA (National Student Speech Language Hearing Association)! 👑✨

Mekayla continues to shine as a leader, organizing impactful events and community service projects that uplift her department and peers. 💬💖
✨Student Leader Spotlight✨ Jordan Gipson, a proud ✨Student Leader Spotlight✨

Jordan Gipson, a proud Colorado native and the force behind Morgan State’s first-ever Morgan Man March on September 8th. 🙌🏾

His vision brought men together in unity, pride, and brotherhood—marking a historic new tradition on campus. 💙🧡

We’re proud to celebrate Jordan for showing what HBCU leadership looks like!
Wishing all Colorado students headed to HBCUs an a Wishing all Colorado students headed to HBCUs an amazing Fall 2025 semester! 🍂📚 You carry the spirit of home with you wherever you go—representing Colorado while thriving in the rich legacy of HBCUs. We’re proud of you and cheering you on every step of the way! 💛✊🏾 #ColoradoHBCUConnect #HBCUPride #Fall2025
🎓✈️ Sending our scholars off in style! Join Colora 🎓✈️ Sending our scholars off in style! Join Colorado HBCU Connect for our Back-to-School Send-Off this Sunday, August 10th at 3PM at Qs Quisine, a Black-owned gem in the community. Let’s celebrate, uplift, and support our students before they head back to campus!! 🏫

🎉 Food • Fun • Community

Remember to wear your HBCU gear!! 

🔗 RSVP now on our website — link in bio!
🎉 Congratulations to Brooklyn Tucker! 🎉 Reposting 🎉 Congratulations to Brooklyn Tucker! 🎉

Reposting from Howard University to celebrate one of Colorado’s own: Brooklyn Tucker, an International Business major from Aurora, Colorado, for winning the She Has a Deal pitch competition this past May!

Brooklyn secured a $50,000 prize—but this isn’t your typical payout. The award comes as an ownership stake in a hotel project, marking a major step toward generational wealth and hotel ownership. Her winning pitch focused on a hotel development opportunity she identified in New Orleans.

She Has a Deal is a nationally recognized platform and one of the most competitive pathways into hotel ownership for women. Brooklyn’s win puts her at the forefront of a new wave of diverse, dynamic leaders in hospitality.

We’re proud to uplift this moment and celebrate Brooklyn’s brilliance, vision, and bold leadership. The future is bright!

Read more at thedig.howard.edu!!
🎉 Celebrating 1 year of Colorado HBCU Connect! On 🎉 Celebrating 1 year of Colorado HBCU Connect!

One year ago, Colorado HBCU Connect was just an idea — now it’s a thriving community and organization rooted in culture, connection, and purpose. From networking events, student highlights, HBCU panels, event tabling, community service and more—we’ve created space for Black students, HBCU students and alumni to shine and support each other in the Mile High.

This is only the beginning. Thank you for showing up, building with us, and believing in the power of HBCUs — right here in Colorado. 🏔️❤️
Empowering communities through service and policy Empowering communities through service and policy - Austin Murphy brings passion, purpose, and an HBCU mindset to Denver City Council District 8. Congrats Austin!!!
🎓Graduate Spotlight: Huge congratulations to Anali 🎓Graduate Spotlight: Huge congratulations to Anali Blue from Denver, a proud member of the Colorado HBCU community, on graduating from Tuskegee University with her Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences!!

Anali is now making major moves as a Wildlife Biologist for the USDA Forest Service in Rifle, Colorado — helping protect ecosystems, promote sustainability, and inspire the next generation of Black environmental leaders.

We’re so proud of you, Anali! Your journey reflects purpose, resilience, and power. 🌍🦅🌲
This Sunday was all about heart, hustle, and commu This Sunday was all about heart, hustle, and community!! Our Colorado HBCU students showed up strong at the Ronald McDonald House — serving meals, spreading love, helping those in need and representing HBCU excellence!! ❤️

Huge shoutout to Jada Lewis for organizing this incredible initiative and bringing our community together through service!!
Today, we honor freedom, resilience, and the conti Today, we honor freedom, resilience, and the continued fight for justice.

Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone — it’s a reminder of our roots, our power, and the importance of unity. ✊🏾❤️💛💚

At Colorado HBCU Connect, we celebrate Black excellence, uplift our communities, and carry the legacy forward.

#Juneteenth #FreedomDay #ColoradoHBCUConnect #BlackExcellence #HBCUPride #Liberation #BlackHistory365
Congratulations to our incredible Colorado HBCU st Congratulations to our incredible Colorado HBCU students securing internships across the nation! 🎉👏🏾 Your hard work, dedication, and brilliance continue to inspire. We’re so proud of the impact you’re making—keep soaring! 💼✨ #ColoradoHBCUConnect #InternshipSuccess #ProudMoment #BlackExcellence
We are partnering with @denverblackgirlsrunclub & We are partnering with @denverblackgirlsrunclub & @embracethepace.runclub for their upcoming Juneteenth fundraiser run!!🏃🏾‍♂️✊🏾

We’re raising 💰for the DJ
Armstrong Foundation - supporting gun violence prevention + helping Black students attend HBCUs 100% of proceeds go straight to the cause. 

🎁Donation tiers ($5-$60) come
with gear from Lululemon, ASICS, Floyd’s of Leadville & Upswell Studio!

🍴Free food, raffles, giveaways & an auction — and no donation required to join!

📍Location: Fleet Fleet, Cherry Creek, Denver, Colorado 

Link is on our website to sign up!!

Let’s run, give back, and honor Juneteenth together!! ✊🏾💚❤️🖤
Meet Aniya Beasley – our new Community Engagement Meet Aniya Beasley – our new Community Engagement Coordinator at Colorado HBCU Connect!! We’re so excited to have her energy and leadership on the team. Welcome, Aniya! 🎉
Congratulations to recent Colorado high school gra Congratulations to recent Colorado high school graduates from the class of 2025 who committed to HBCUs!! Your journey is just beginning, and we’re here to uplift, empower, and celebrate you every step of the way. Welcome to the HBCU family!! ❤️
Help us welcome two dynamic leaders to the Colorad Help us welcome two dynamic leaders to the Colorado HBCU Connect team!! Markayla joins us our new Event Coordinator and Bria steps in as new the Alumni Coordinator. From building community to creating unforgettable events, these two are ready to make an impact!!
Congrats to the Class of 2025 and every student wh Congrats to the Class of 2025 and every student who pushed through another year with purpose and power! Colorado HBCU Connect celebrates your resilience, excellence, and drive. Whether you crossed the stage or just finished finals, your journey is worthy of applause. Keep shining, scholars — the future is yours!! 🎓❤️
Congratulations to Atalia Lee for crossing thee Be Congratulations to Atalia Lee for crossing thee Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority incorporated at South Carolina State University!!! We are so proud & sending her so much love!! 💚🩷
From Colorado roots to Aggie heights. Congratulati From Colorado roots to Aggie heights. Congratulations to Aniya Beasley for crossing thee Alpha Mu chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc at NC A&T!! As you continue to represent excellence, leadership, and empowerment, know that your journey is an inspiration to the entire Colorado HBCU community. Sending you so much love Aniya!! ❤️🖤
From the Mile High to the Hill!! Congratulations t From the Mile High to the Hill!! Congratulations to Tyana Rogers for joining the devastating divas of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. through the legendary Eta Beta Chapter at Prairie View A&M! Sending you so much love!! ❤️🖤
From Colorado to the yard, we are sending a huge c From Colorado to the yard, we are sending a huge congratulations to Desire Young for crossing the Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated at Benedict College! Her dedication, grace, and passion for service shine bright—and we couldn’t be more proud!!
Sending a huge congratulations to Kaela Johnson on Sending a huge congratulations to Kaela Johnson on pledging the Gamma Rho Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. at Jackson State University! 💚💗 Your commitment and excellence is truly inspiring!! You are representing the Colorado HBCU community well!! Keep shining!!
Our HBCU Readiness Webinar was truly was a success Our HBCU Readiness Webinar was truly was a success!! From insightful discussions about campus life and academics, to valuable financial aid opportunities shared by scholarship experts, we hope you walked away with all the info you need to take the next step toward your college journey! A huge thank you to our amazing speakers, panelists, and all who attended – your participation made it unforgettable! 🙏 Let’s keep the HBCU spirit alive and continue to strive for excellence!!
🎙️ Meet Moriana Rankins, a powerhouse in empowerin 🎙️ Meet Moriana Rankins, a powerhouse in empowering HBCU students! As the founder of Dear Tiger 1890, Moriana is dedicated to fueling professional growth and career success for the next generation of leaders. Don’t miss her insights during our HBCU Readiness Webinar, where she’ll share invaluable advice and strategies to help you thrive in your journey. 💼✨
📚✨ Meet our incredible speakers for the HBCU Readi 📚✨ Meet our incredible speakers for the HBCU Readiness Webinar happening in just TWO DAYS! 🎤 Join us this Sunday, March 23rd from 5-6pm EST to get expert insights and tips on preparing for success at HBCUs. 🌟

There’s still time to register—don’t miss out! ⏳
From Denver to Spelman, these amazing women are ma From Denver to Spelman, these amazing women are making waves in the music world! 🎶🌟 Meet Aminah, a senior who has been with the Spelman Glee Club since her freshman year, and Malia, a freshman in the Spelman Glee Club who is already shining. This past week, they graced the stage at Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver during the Spelman Glee Club’s nationwide tour. We are so proud of their talent, dedication and representation of the Colorado HBCU community! Keep shining, ladies! 💙
✨🎵Denver, get ready! The Spelman College Glee Club ✨🎵Denver, get ready! The Spelman College Glee Club is performing Tuesday, March 11th at 7 PM at Park Hill UMC and New Hope Baptist Church. Don’t miss this incredible night of music and community!

We’re especially proud of Denver natives in the Spelman College glee club, Aminah Fard @duhits_aminah , a senior and Malia @malia.isabelle111 , a freshman. We are so proud of them for representing the heart of the Denver community and for bringing their talents back home!!

Let’s come together and support HBCU students, their artistry and our mission to uplift the Colorado HBCU community!!
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