HBCU 434

HBCU 434 Through college tours, mentorship, financial literacy, and family-cente

HBCU 434 Initiative is a community-powered movement dedicated to exposing, preparing, and empowering students in Central Virginia to access Historically Black Colleges & Universities.

03/08/2026

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🎓 HBCU 434 College Fair is TOMORROW!Join us Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Albemarle High School for a day...
03/07/2026

🎓 HBCU 434 College Fair is TOMORROW!

Join us Saturday, March 7 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Albemarle High School for a day dedicated to helping students and families explore opportunities at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

đź“Ť Event Locations:
• Small Gymnasium – College & Vendor Fair
• Cafeteria – FAFSA Support, Kid Corner, and Community Vendors
• Auditorium – Panel Discussions featuring HBCU alumni and current students

✨ Meet admissions representatives
✨ Some schools offering on-site admissions opportunities
✨ FAFSA support available
✨ Activities for younger scholars in the Kid Corner

🎓 Colleges Attending Include:
• Bennett College
• Bluefield State University
• Bowie State University
• Elizabeth City State University
• Hampton University
• Morris College
• North Carolina A&T State University
• Tougaloo College
• Wilberforce University
• Tuskegee University
• Virginia State University
• Virginia Union University
• University of Lynchburg

This HBCU 434 Symposium is being held in collaboration with Charlottesville ReadyKids, Communities In Schools, Albemarle High School, and community partners to expand college exposure and postsecondary pathways for students across Central Virginia.

đź“Ť Albemarle High School
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM

Come explore opportunities, connect with colleges, and envision your future.

🎓✨ What is life really like at an HBCU?Join us for the “A Different World” Panel at the HBCU 434 College Fair, where cur...
03/05/2026

🎓✨ What is life really like at an HBCU?

Join us for the “A Different World” Panel at the HBCU 434 College Fair, where current students share their real experiences navigating HBCU life.

From academics and campus culture to friendships, leadership, and personal growth, this conversation gives students and families an authentic look at what to expect.

đź—Ł Featuring current HBCU students:
• Raesun Ellis – Virginia State University
• Quiniya Woodfolk – Hampton University

đź“… March 7
⏰ 1:00 – 1:45 PM
đź“Ť HBCU 434 College Fair

Come hear real stories, ask questions, and imagine yourself thriving at an HBCU.

03/03/2026

May you find employment that doesn’t feel like work —
because it’s alignment.
Because it’s assignment.
Because it’s bigger than you.

Behind the scenes. After hours. Early mornings.
All to see the vision through.

Year one was the appetizer.
Next year, we’re serving the full course.

HBCU 434 loading… 🍽️🎓✨



✨ Life After A Different World🗓 12:00–12:45 PMInspired by our favorite show, but rooted in real-life excellence.Join us ...
03/02/2026

✨ Life After A Different World
🗓 12:00–12:45 PM

Inspired by our favorite show, but rooted in real-life excellence.

Join us as distinguished HBCU alumni share how their experiences at North Carolina A&T, St. Augustine’s, Hampton, Howard, and Lincoln shaped their journeys beyond the yard.

From resilience and mentorship to leadership and legacy, this panel will explore what it truly means to carry the HBCU experience into careers, communities, and purpose-driven lives.

Featuring:
🎓 Dr. Synphane Shelton, PhD – North Carolina A&T
🎓 Bonita Patton – St. Augustine’s
🎓 Drew Chandler – Hampton
🎓 Alloire Thomas – Howard
🎓 Marquez Mitchell – Lincoln

Because HBCU isn’t just a chapter… it’s a foundation.

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Our “A Different World” panel was inspired by one of our favorite shows but we’re taking it beyond the screen.Instead of...
02/26/2026

Our “A Different World” panel was inspired by one of our favorite shows but we’re taking it beyond the screen.

Instead of actors, we’re spotlighting real students whose lived experiences reflect the culture, community, and excellence we all loved watching growing up.

This conversation is about what HBCU life actually looks like today the challenges, the growth, the friendships, and the success stories.

Real stories. Real journeys. Real impact.

🎤 Introducing Our ModeratorPlease help me welcome Stephen Graddick IV is an award-winning journalist, media strategist, ...
02/25/2026

🎤 Introducing Our Moderator

Please help me welcome Stephen Graddick IV is an award-winning journalist, media strategist, and community advocate based in the Washington, D.C. area.

Stephen is a proud graduate of Johnson C. Smith University and has built a career focused on making news more accessible, inclusive, and empowering for underserved communities.

Through his work in broadcast journalism, digital media, and public speaking, Stephen champions news literacy, leadership development, and educational equity,especially within HBCU communities. He is also the founder of The Pour Over, a platform dedicated to storytelling, mentorship, and creating spaces for meaningful connection and personal growth.

Stephen is deeply passionate about helping young people discover their voice, navigate their future with confidence, and recognize the power of education as a pathway to opportunity.

Let’s give a warm welcome to our moderator, Stephen Graddick IV!

02/25/2026

HBCU 434 is bringing the future to YOU! ✨

College reps • On-site acceptances • FAFSA help • Scholarships • Panels • Youth activities all in ONE place.
Pull up and get connected from 10AM–2PM! 💙💛

02/23/2026

Why attend the HBCU College Fair?

Because there’s power in hearing the story directly from someone who lived it.

At this fair, students won’t just collect brochures — they’ll connect with:

✨ An HBCU alum who can speak firsthand about campus life, culture, support systems, and what it really feels like to walk through college as a Black student in affirming spaces.
✨ A local educator who understands our school system, our students, and how to bridge high school to higher education successfully.

Together, they’ll share:
• What makes HBCUs unique (community, legacy, mentorship, opportunity)
• How to prepare now for college — academically, emotionally, and financially
• Real-life experiences you don’t get from websites or rankings
• Practical guidance for students and caregivers navigating the college journey

For many families, this may be their first time hearing directly from someone who looks like them, comes from a similar community, and has successfully navigated the path. That matters.

This is about representation, access, and possibility.

Even if your student is unsure about college, unsure about HBCUs, or unsure about their future — just being in the room can plant a seed.

Sometimes one conversation changes everything.

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