Welcome to HBCU Highlights! Hosted by Class of 1998 Spelman Alumnae Andrea Hence Evans & Ashley Deadwyler-Jones. We are excited to showcase HBCU Excellence - HBCU Graduates who are making a difference in their community and professions. Enjoy!
HBCU Highlights
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Welcome to HBCU Highlights! Hosted by Class of 1998 Spelman Alumnae Andrea Hence Evans & Ashley Deadwyler-Jones. We are excited to showcase HBCU Excellence - HBCU Graduates who are making a difference in their community and professions. Enjoy!
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July 19, 2021
HBCU Highlights presents Leah Henry
<p>Leah A. Henry is a multimedia producer and on air personality. She is a 2016 graduate of Howard University where she built a strong foundation. Just four short months after she graduated, she started working at WJLA-TV in Washington D.C. where she became an associate producer for “Let’s Talk Live” on NewsChannel 8. She has a segment on WKYS 93.9 (Washington D.C.-Radio One) morning show called “Leah’s Lemonade" where she dishes her opinion of trending topics, pop culture, and celebrity news. Leah's a trailblazer in her own right and is a mentor and a media and social media influencer.</p> <p><br></p> <p>For more information about Leah, visit www.leahahenry.com</p> <p>For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com</p> <p>For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com</p> <p>To make a donation to Howard University, please visit: www.howard.edu</p> <p><br></p> <p><br></p> <p>For more amazing interviews, please visit www.hbcuhighlights.com</p>
July 5, 2021
HBCU Highlights presents Dr. Christopher M. Jones!
<p>HBCU Highlights presents Dr. Christopher M. Jones!</p> <p>HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Chris's shoes!</p> <p>An Arkansas native, Chris grew up in the surrounded by an HBCU! He aspired to be an astronaut after learning about Dr. Ronald McNair. Chris holds FIVE degrees, including a B.S. in mathematics and a B.S. in physics from Morehouse College, where he received a full scholarship from NASA and served as student body president; an M.S. in nuclear engineering and an M.S. in technology and policy from MIT, and a Ph.D. in urban studies and planning from MIT. He only applied to Morehouse College for undergrad! Chris worked as an assistant dean for graduate education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he led efforts that doubled minority enrollment and more than tripled minority applications to MIT graduate programs. Christopher M. Jones is currently Executive Director and Lead Maker of the Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub. He has 20 years of experience in energy and infrastructure, diversity, community development, housing and management. He and his wife live in Little Rock with their three beautiful daughters.</p> <p>For more information about Dr. Christopher Jones, please visit: https://arhub.org/</p> <p>For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com</p> <p>For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com</p> <p>To make a donation to Morehouse College, please visit: www.morehouse.edu</p> <p>For more amazing interviews, please visit www.hbcuhighlights.com</p>
June 21, 2021
HBCU Highlights presents Torarie Durden!
<p>HBCU Highlights presents Torarie Durden!</p> <p>HBCU Highlights spotlights HBCU graduates who tell their inspiring stories. Let's take a walk in Torarie's shoes!</p> <p>Originally from Adel, Georgia, Torarie was the first black valedictorian of his high school class. He was determined to get scholarships to attend college and he applied for numerous scholarships! He was the recipient of a full tuition academic NASA McNair scholarship to Morehouse College. He is a dual degree graduate from Morehouse College where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Physics and Bachelors of Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). He received his Masters in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a MBA from Harvard Business School. Currently, Torarie is Chief Marketing Officer at Myaderm (www.myaderm.com). Myaderm uses proven pharmaceutical technologies to create innovative cannabinoid products that provide a therapeutic benefit. They produce pharmacist-formulated Cannabidiol (CBD) creams and topical CBD products for skin care. Torarie is a proud father to two sons and proud husband to his wife, a Spelmanite. He's passionate about giving back to others and he's a proud role model to many, including family members who graduated from Spelman! </p> <p>Use Torarie's code to receive 25% off of Myaderm products on their website! </p> <p>Coupon code “DURDEN”</p> <p>https://www.myaderm.com/discount/DURDEN</p> <p>For more information about Torarie, please visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torariedurden</p> <p>For more information about Andrea, please visit: www.evansiplaw.com</p> <p>For more information about Ashley, please visit: www.ashleyinsureme.com</p> <p>To make a donation to Morehouse College, please visit: www.morehouse.edu</p> <p>For more amazing interviews, please visit www.hbcuhighlights.com</p>
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