HBCU Influencers Showing Their College Experience, School Pride

The HBCU experience is one like no other. From the career and personal growth opportunities to the festivities, these HBCU student influencers show what it’s like to attend a historically black college or university.

HBCU influencers repping their school pride

YuKwon Toney

YuKwon is a student at FAMU. He gained popularity on social media after he began frequently posting comedic content on TikTok and Instagram. His videos are focused on demonstrating real-life scenarios in a humorous light, including life as a student at his HBCU. YuKwon, who also goes by Kwon, is the King of Orange and Green for the 2022-2023 school year and a campus ambassador for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), and he was previously given the title of Mr. 1913.

Shaqir O’Neal

Shaqir is a student and basketball athlete at Texas Southern University, an HBCU located in Houston. He has 3.5M TikTok followers and 896K Instagram followers. He’s done brand deals with boohooMAN’s clothing and Silk Milk, and posts basketball and lifestyle content. His father, famous basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal, also makes a couple appearances on his social media pages.

Jazmon

Jazmon is a journalism student and sports reporter at Southern University. Her work ethic can’t be denied. She’s worked with her local news network, conducts sideline interviews for Southern University sports teams and got the opportunity to be a sideline reporter for the Atlanta Hawks.

Randolph Ross Jr.

Randolph is a track-and-field athlete at NCAT. He’s coached by his dad, who was an Olympian in the 110-meter hurdles. Most of his content shows him competing and displays the moment that Sept. 7 became Randolph Ross Day in Garner, North Carolina.

Imoni

Imoni, who also goes by Mon Mon, is a student at AAMU who creates content about everyday life, including life as an HBCU student. Her Instagram also displays her incredible fashion sense and gives a peek at how Mon Mon shows up on campus. 

Aaliyah Crystal

Aaliyah, also known as Liyah, is a dental student at Meharry Medical College, one of two of the only HBCU dental schools in the U.S. Her content showcases her dental school journey, along with other lifestyle elements. She also enjoys working out, cooking, and sharing hair tutorials for different styles. 

Drew

Drew feels as though the importance of self-love and self-care is not discussed enough, and she wants to contribute to changing that. Her TikTok features content about real-life topics, including life at Hampton University campus, an HBCU. Her Instagram mainly displays her love for travel and fashion, and even though there’s not much on her YouTube channel, she documented her recent move into her campus dorm.

Christian

Christian is a student at NCAT. He posts funny content about different scenarios on campus, along with fun games played with his fellow students. His Instagram showcases the outfits that he flaunts on campus. 

Kenzie

Dancer, artist and Spelman College student Kenzie adores her school and frequently shows it. Her content displays her art skills, which she often uses to bring her clothing designs to life. She creates Spleman-themed designs and other custom pieces. She also posts videos showcasing different parts of the campus and relatable content about college and life in general. You’ll also find videos of her dancing and footage from the pageant she recently participated in. 

Kamerin

Kamerin is a NCAT student who posts content about lifestyle, beauty and fashion. She’s on the pre-med track and founded A World of STEM, a non-profit organization that promotes mental health awareness and professional development for minority students interested in STEM careers.

Tyrone McNair Jr. 

Tyrone is a student at WSSU. He’s heavily involved in student activities on campus. He is the Student Government Association president and a part of the historically African American fraternity Alpha Phi Alpha.

Ky’Wuan Dukes

Football player Ky’Wuan attends John C. Smith University. Besides wowing the campus with his impressive wide receiver skills, he is the first NIL HBCU athlete. NIL allows him to get paid for brand deals, and he has several. He also has merchandise and his own line of cologne.

Skylar Warren

Skylar attends FAMU and was also voted Miss Junior by her peers. She’s also an author, speaker, pageant coach, graphic designer, and hairstylist. In addition to her relatable posts about HBCU life, she frequently shares fashion content and is an HBCU ambassador. She loves socializing and connecting with her peers so she started a FAMU Tristate social club. 

Angel Richardson 

Angel is a student athlete at Fayetteville State University, where she’s the captain of the cheer team. In addition to her school activities, she also runs an accessories business. 

Tatianna  

Tatianna is a student at Miles College. She was crowned as the first Miss Cheer Phi Cheer of Miles College and is a part of the historically African American sorority Delta Sigma Theta. Her content focuses on her daily and Greek life on campus.