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© 2026 Colorado HBCU Connect

Colorado HBCU Connect

Empowering The Colorado HBCU Community

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Colorado HBCU Connect had the honor of speaking wi Colorado HBCU Connect had the honor of speaking with incredible elementary, middle, and high school students at the SCD Enrichment Program Summer Camp about the life-changing opportunities that HBCUs provide. From campus life and scholarships to leadership, community, and career success, we loved sharing our experiences and answering students’ questions!

Representation matters, and introducing students to HBCUs early helps them dream bigger and see what’s possible. Thank you to the SCD Enrichment Program for inviting us to invest in the next generation of leaders! 

We can’t wait to see these future HBCU scholars on campus one day!! ❤️🏫📚
🎓 Graduate Spotlight: Irakoze Amida 💙🧡 Join us in 🎓 Graduate Spotlight: Irakoze Amida 💙🧡

Join us in celebrating Irakoze Amida on earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Langston University! 👏🏾

Throughout her time at Langston, Irakoze has excelled both in the classroom and beyond:
🏅 2026 Sooner Athletic Conference 4x400m Relay Champion (1st Place)
💙 Member of Women of Purpose (2023–2024)
📚 Member of TRIO
💛 Initiated into Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. – Iota Chapter (Spring 2025)

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact. Colorado HBCU Connect is proud to celebrate your accomplishments and can’t wait to see all that you’ll achieve next.

Congratulations, Irakoze! 🎉💐
Celebrating Two years of Colorado HBCU Connect!! 🥳 Celebrating Two years of Colorado HBCU Connect!! 🥳🏫

What started as a small vision has grown into a community of 100+ members, reaching hundreds of students through HBCU panels, mentorship, educational programming, and community partnerships.

In a state with no HBCUs, our mission has always been to make these opportunities more visible and accessible. 

We’re also proud that founder, Myles Chapman, was recognized earlier this year by the Jackie Robinson Foundation with the Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award for his leadership and impact through Colorado HBCU Connect. That recognition belongs to every student, volunteer, educator, and supporter who has helped make this mission possible.

Thank you to everyone who has supported our mission over the past two years. We’re just getting started!! ❤️
Join us in celebrating Me’Kayla Tolar, a proud gra Join us in celebrating Me’Kayla Tolar, a proud graduate of South Carolina State University! 🐾❤️💙

In May 2026, Me’Kayla earned her B.A. in Speech Pathology & Audiology, marking an incredible milestone in her academic journey. We are excited to recognize her hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

Congratulations, Me’Kayla! Your Colorado HBCU family is cheering you on as you step into this next chapter. 👏🏾
Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemo Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a day that commemorates freedom, resilience, and the enduring strength of Black communities across generations!!

As an organization committed to uplifting and empowering the Colorado HBCU Community, we recognize that Juneteenth is both a celebration of progress and a reminder of the work that remains. Education, empowerment, and community continue to be powerful tools for advancing equity and opportunity.

We honor those who came before us and remain committed to uplifting the next generation of Black leaders, scholars, and changemakers.

Happy Juneteenth from Colorado HBCU Connect!! ❤️💛🖤💚🤎✊🏾
This Pride Month, Colorado HBCU Connect celebrates This Pride Month, Colorado HBCU Connect celebrates the LGBTQ+ HBCU Alumni trailblazers whose leadership, advocacy, artistry, and courage continue to shape our communities and our history!! 🤎🏳️‍🌈✨

Wanda Sykes (Hampton University) – Emmy-winning comedian, actress, and writer who has been a leading voice for LGBTQ+ visibility and equality.

Bayard Rustin (Cheyney University & Wilberforce University) – Civil rights strategist, openly gay activist, and chief organizer of the 1963 March on Washington.

Hope Giselle (Alabama State University) – Author, activist, and advocate dedicated to uplifting and empowering Black transgender communities.

Misster Ray (Virginia State University) – Television personality, entrepreneur, and advocate known for promoting LGBTQ+ visibility in media and entertainment.

Barbara Jordan (Texas Southern University) – Groundbreaking congresswoman and civil rights leader who became one of the first Black women elected to Congress from the South.

Pauli Murray (Howard University) – Civil rights attorney, poet, and trailblazing legal scholar whose work influenced both racial and gender equality movements.

DeAndre Brown (Morehouse College) – Community leader and advocate committed to creating affirming spaces for LGBTQ+ students and professionals.

George M. Johnson (Bowie State University & Virginia Union University) – Award-winning author and journalist whose work centers Black queer identity, healing, and liberation.

Laphonza Butler (Jackson State University) – Labor leader and former U.S. Senator who has championed equity, workers’ rights, and LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Their stories remind us that Black queer excellence has always been woven into the fabric of HBCU history. This month and every month, we celebrate those who have broken barriers, challenged injustice, and paved the way for future generations to live and lead authentically.

Happy Pride Month!!! 🤎🏳️‍🌈✨
✨ Student Spotlight ✨ Join us in celebrating Ceir ✨ Student Spotlight ✨

Join us in celebrating Ceirra Noel for being elected Miss Purpose at Howard University! 👑❤️💙

Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to purpose continue to inspire the HBCU community. We’re proud to highlight your accomplishments and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve in this role!
Shoutout to these outstanding young men making maj Shoutout to these outstanding young men making major moves across the HBCU community:

Cash Coleman — elected Junior Class President at Prairie View A&M University and joining Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Bryce McCutcheon — elected Mister Junior at Winston-Salem State University

Jordan Gipson — elected 39th Mister at Morgan State University for a historic third consecutive term

The future is being led with purpose, style, scholarship, and service. Colorado HBCU Connect salutes you all for representing the culture with excellence!!
Congratulations to Zion Williams of Alabama State Congratulations to Zion Williams of Alabama State University on being crowned Miss NCNW for the 2026–2027 school year! 👑💜

Your dedication, leadership, and excellence continue to inspire the next generation of HBCU scholars and changemakers. We are proud to spotlight your achievement and celebrate the impact you are making on campus and in the community!!
Celebrating Jasiri Grimes of Langston University C Celebrating Jasiri Grimes of Langston University Class of 2026 🎓

A strong academic journey built on focus and dedication:
* B.S. in Psychology
* B.A. in Corrections
* A.S. in Criminal Justice
* A.A. in General Studies

This achievement reflects commitment, discipline, and a wide range of study across human behavior, justice systems, and foundational academics.

Congrats Jasiri!! 🙌🏾
Celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and excell Celebrating the brilliance, resilience, and excellence of Colorado’s HBCU Class of 2026 🎓

From classrooms to campuses across the country, these scholars are making history, building legacy, and representing Colorado with pride. Your hard work, leadership, and impact do not go unnoticed.

Congratulations to the HBCU graduates of 2026!!! 👩🏾‍🎓👨🏾‍🎓🎓🙌🏾❤️
Honoring the legacy, leadership, and lasting impac Honoring the legacy, leadership, and lasting impact of women in HBCU history to end Women’s History Month 💐

From founders and educators to students and trailblazers, women have shaped the heart and future of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, creating spaces of excellence, empowerment, and opportunity for generations to come.

Today and every day, we celebrate the brilliance, resilience, and contributions of the women who built, named, and continue to uplift HBCUs. Their stories are our foundation. Their impact is our future ✨

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Shoutout to Bryce Mccutcheon of Winston-Salem Stat Shoutout to Bryce Mccutcheon of Winston-Salem State University for leading an impactful campus tour for Rise 5280 Scholars!!

Creating space, sharing knowledge, and inspiring the next generation. Showing students from Colorado the amazing experience of attending an HBCU!!

Amazing work Bryce! 🙌🏾
Shoutout to Lyric Swift, Dumi Akinrinola, and Aren Shoutout to Lyric Swift, Dumi Akinrinola, and Arenn Banks for giving Colorado high school students a real look into life at Howard through @rise5280 !! From campus culture to academic excellence, they brought the Bison experience to the next generation in a powerful way.

This is what connection, representation, and community look like. Building bridges from Colorado to the Yard!!
Happy Founders’ Day to Clark Atlanta University ❤️ Happy Founders’ Day to Clark Atlanta University ❤️🖤

Today we celebrate a legacy built on excellence, resilience, and Black intellectual tradition. Founded through the historic merger of Atlanta University and Clark College, CAU continues to shape generations of leaders, changemakers, and innovators across the world.

We honor the impact of Panthers who continue to uplift our communities, break barriers, and carry forward a powerful legacy!!
Shouting a HUGE congratulations to Raymond Grimes, Shouting a HUGE congratulations to Raymond Grimes, a Denver, Colorado native, on crossing into the Langston University, Alpha Pi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. ❤️🤍

Your commitment, discipline, and 
perseverance through this journey do not go unnoticed. 

From the Mile High to Langston, you’re representing your city with pride and stepping into a legacy of excellence, leadership, and brotherhood!
A huge win for Colorado HBCU Connect!! 🎉🥳 Colorad A huge win for Colorado HBCU Connect!! 🎉🥳

Colorado HBCU Connect proudly congratulates our founder, Myles Chapman, on receiving the Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award on March 7th at the 2026 Jackie Robinson Foundation Mentorship and Leadership Scholar Conference in New York City!!

Myles, a sophomore Jackie Robinson Scholar at Morehouse College from Denver, Colorado, was recognized for his leadership and impact through founding Colorado HBCU Connect, dedicated to expanding HBCU awareness and opportunity for students across Colorado along with empowering the Colorado HBCU community as a whole!!

Through this work, he has helped educate middle and high school students about the importance and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, highlighted the achievements of Colorado students attending HBCUs, and built a stronger sense of community among the Colorado HBCU network. From organizing initiatives that connect students with opportunities to amplifying the stories and success of HBCU scholars from Colorado, Myles has worked to ensure that more students see HBCUs as a pathway to excellence, leadership, and impact.

A meaningful part of this recognition is its connection to legendary filmmaker and Morehouse alumnus Spike Lee. Just one month before receiving the award, Myles had the opportunity to meet him. This is a full-circle moment that now feels like foreshadowing.

He also had the chance to meet Tonya Lewis Lee, a phenomenal author, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, last year at the 2025 Jackie Robinson Foundation Mentorship and Leadership Conference, and is grateful to the Lee family for supporting his work and aspirations.

As part of the award, a $500 book scholarship will be created for a graduating Colorado high school senior attending an HBCU, helping support the next generation of Colorado HBCU students!! More information will be posted soon. 

Thank you to the @jrfoundation for this incredible honor!! 

Congratulations, Myles! ❤️
Today we recognize the founding of Howard Universi Today we recognize the founding of Howard University, established on March 2, 1867 — a legacy of Black excellence, leadership, and impact that continues to shape generations.

From producing changemakers like Kamala Harris, Taraji P. Henson, Chadwick Boseman, Thurgood Marshall, Phylicia Rashad, Toni Morrison, and Zora Neale Hurston, Howard has remained a HBCU that has a powerful force in education, culture, and social progress.

159 years later, the mission continues — empowering leaders, storytellers, and innovators who change the world!! 

Happy Founders’ Day to Thee Mecca!! ❤️💙🦬
On February 25, 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsy On February 25, 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania became the first Historically Black College and University (HBCU)!! 

Cheyney paved the way for generations of Black scholars, leaders, and changemakers.

Cheyney’s legacy reminds us that HBCUs were created out of resilience, vision, and the belief that education is liberation. As we continue to build community and connect students to HBCU opportunities, we stand on the shoulders of institutions that made space for us long before it was easy.

Here’s to celebrating history, honoring legacy, and continuing the work. ✨💙🤍👨🏾‍🎓👩🏾‍🎓
Happy 159th Founders Day to Morehouse College 🏠🙆🏾‍ Happy 159th Founders Day to Morehouse College 🏠🙆🏾‍♂️🧱

Founded on February 14th, 1867, Morehouse College has long stood as a pillar of Black excellence, leadership, and service. For generations, it has shaped scholars into men of disciplined minds and strong character, committed to impacting their communities and the world.

From alumni like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Spike Lee to today’s emerging leaders, Morehouse continues to uphold its legacy of producing changemakers across every industry. The maroon and white represents more than school colors — it represents brotherhood, purpose, and a standard of excellence that travels far beyond Atlanta.

Colorado HBCU Connect proudly celebrates 159 years of Morehouse legacy and leadership!!
✨ Colorado HBCU Connect Spotlight: Ni’Asia Ali ✨ ✨ Colorado HBCU Connect Spotlight: Ni’Asia Ali ✨

From Colorado Springs to the national creative stage, Ni’Asia Ali, a graduating Journalism senior at North Carolina A&T State University, is making powerful moves in media, marketing, and advertising.

Ni’Asia is a proud recipient of the TMCF x NIKE Scholarship, a competitive award supporting high-achieving HBCU students with demonstrated leadership, financial need, and academic excellence.

As a ADMagic 2026 Fellow supported by Wieden+Kennedy, Ni’Asia is gaining access to top creatives, Gen-Z culture insights, and mentorship across W+K’s Portland, New York City, and Amsterdam offices 🌍 while building a real-client portfolio showcase.

In addition, she serves as a Social Media Marketing Intern with NCAT’s University Event Center, strengthening her storytelling and branding skills on campus.

She represents the excellence coming out of Colorado’s HBCU community and the impact of Black storytellers shaping culture and media!! 💙💛🎥
Today we honor Prairie View A&M University, founde Today we honor Prairie View A&M University, founded in August 1876 on the heels of slavery and Reconstruction, as part of the movement to provide educational opportunities to formerly enslaved Black Americans. PVAMU stands as a testament to resilience, perseverance, and the enduring fight for Black excellence.

We celebrate its remarkable alumni, including Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II, basketball legend Cynthia Cooper, civil rights activist Sandra Bland, and comedian Loni Love—leaders who carry forward the university’s legacy of impact and advocacy.

PVAMU’s history reminds us that education is power, and Black voices and leadership have always shaped our nation. 💜💛✊🏾
On February 1, 1960, four brave students from Nort On February 1, 1960, four brave students from North Carolina A&T State University changed the course of history with a simple, powerful act of resistance.

Ezell Blair Jr. (Jibreel Khazan), Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, and David Richmond sat at a “whites-only” Woolworth’s lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina — and refused to move. 

Their courage sparked the national sit-in movement and reminded the world that young people, especially HBCU students, have always been at the forefront of justice.

Today, we honor the Greensboro Four, the legacy of NCAT Aggies and HBCU students who continue to lead with purpose, dignity, and power!! 💛💙✊🏾
Founded on January 9, 1866, Fisk University stands Founded on January 9, 1866, Fisk University stands as one of the nation’s premier HBCUs—shaping culture, activism, and scholarship for generations. 

Home of the world-renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers, whose voices carried spirituals across the globe. Fisk has influenced culture, activism, and scholarship for generations. 

From the powerful words of Fisk alumni like Nikki Giovanni to the fearless leadership of Ida B. Wells, W.E.B. Du Bois, and John Lewis, Fisk’s impact reaches far beyond its campus. 

Today, we celebrate a school that continues to uplift Black excellence and inspire change!! 💙💛
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!
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