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HBCU Honors Kym Whitley

ONE-OF-A-KIND TELEVISION SPECIAL

HBCU Honors is a one of kind televised event and groundbreaking awards celebration of Black Excellence. The event casts a  much-needed spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their ALUMNI.

Hosted by comedian, actress and podcaster, Kym Whitley, the 2nd Annual HBCU Honors will celebrate those who are reshaping the future and igniting a new era of Black excellence. Witness the power of possibility as we shine a light on some of the most brilliant African Americans of our time.

How To Watch

Air Date: December 1, 8 PM EST

ONE-OF-A-KIND TELEVISION SPECIAL

HBCU Honors is a one of kind televised event and groundbreaking awards celebration of Black Excellence. The event casts a  much-needed spotlight on the remarkable achievements of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their ALUMNI.

Hosted by comedian, actress and podcaster, Kym Whitley, the 2nd Annual HBCU Honors will celebrate those who are reshaping the future and igniting a new era of Black excellence. Witness the power of possibility as we shine a light on some of the most brilliant African Americans of our time.

How To Watch

Air Date: December 1, 8 PM EST

2024 HBCU HONORS HONOREES

Lonnie-Johnson HBCU Honoree

Lonnie G. Johnson

Lonnie Johnson holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and a M.S. in Nuclear Engineering from Tuskegee University. He is a former Air Force Officer and is a 2022 inductee of the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame with over 140 patents.

J Ivy HBCU Honoree

J. Ivy

James Ivy Richardson II is an American performance poet, spoken word artist, songwriter, author and renaissance man. He is a 3x GRAMMY®, Peabody, Clio, Telly, and NAACP Image Award Winning Poet and Artist. 

MC LYTE HBCU Honors

MC LYTE

MC LYTE is an iconic trailblazing Rapper, D.J. and actress. Her groundbreaking music career spans 30 years. This Hip Hop LEGEND was the first female rapper ever to be nominated for a Grammy Award.

Shawn "Stringbean" Williams HBCU Honors

Shawn “Stringbean” Williams

Shawn “Stringbean” Williams is a dynamic music director, composer, and musician whose journey in the music industry began at just 11 years old under the mentorship of platinum-award-winning producer Maurice Starr.

HBCU Honors Scholarship

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The HBCU Honors Foundation is proud to partner with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). All HBCU Honors Scholarship proceeds provide funding to deserving TMCF students.