Taraji P. Henson & Chris Paul Appointed to Presidential HBCU Advisory Board
Taraji P. Henson and Chris Paul have been appointed to the Presidential HBCU Advisory Board. The actress and NBA baller are among 9 men and women on the board selected by President Joe Biden himself. HBCU Presidents from several schools and presidents in the business world will also be a part of the board to help further the cause of HBCUs across the country. The White House has committed $5.8 billion to HBCUs.
Check out 34 celebs that attended HBCUs below.
State Farm Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational
ShareLOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 17: Professional basketball player Chris Paul attends the State Farm Chris Paul PBA Celebrity Invitational held at Lucky Strike Lanes at L.A. Live on January 17, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Professional Bowlers Association)
2020 American Music Awards – Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 22: In this image released on November 22, Taraji P. Henson speaks onstage for the 2020 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 22, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp)
Premiere Of Paramount Pictures’ “Dance Flick” – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD - MAY 20: Actor/producer Keenan Ivory Wayans arrives at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "Dance Flick" held at the Arclight theaters on May 20, 2009 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)
“The Mountaintop” Broadway Opening Night – Arrivals & Curtain Call
ShareNEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 13: (L to R) Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen attend "The Mountaintop" Broadway opening night at The Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre on October 13, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Getty Images)
2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards – Red Carpet
ShareSANTA MONICA, CA - JUNE 16: Actor Chadwick Boseman attends the 2018 MTV Movie And TV Awards at Barker Hangar on June 16, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for MTV)
BET Presents: 2018 Soul Train Awards – Post Show
ShareLAS VEGAS, NV - NOVEMBER 17: K. Michelle attends the Post Show for the 2018 Soul Train Awards, presented by BET, at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images for BET)
Disney ABC Television Hosts TCA Winter Press Tour 2019 – Arrivals
SharePASADENA, CA - FEBRUARY 05: Wendy Raquel Robinson attends Disney ABC Television Hosts TCA Winter Press Tour 2019 on February 05, 2019 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images)
8th Annual NFL Honors – Arrivals
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - FEBRUARY 02: NFL player Shannon Sharpe attends the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on February 02, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Tyler Perry Studios Grand Opening Gala – Arrivals
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 05: Keshia Knight Pulliam attends Tyler Perry Studios grand opening gala at Tyler Perry Studios on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Getty Images)
2019 Soul Train Awards – Arrivals
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 17: Wale attends the 2019 Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
2019 American Music Awards – Fixed Show
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Toni Braxton performs onstage during the 2019 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for dcp)
YouTube Music 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 15: David Banner attends YouTube Music 2020 Leaders & Legends Ball at Atlanta History Center on January 15, 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for YouTube Music)
Lena Horne Prize Event Honoring Solange Knowles Presented By Salesforce
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 28: Common attends the Lena Horne Prize Event Honoring Solange Knowles Presented by Salesforce at the Town Hall on February 28, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for The Town Hall)
Oprah’s 2020 Vision: Your Life In Focus Tour With Special Guest Jennifer Lopez
ShareINGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 29: Oprah speaks onstage during 'Oprah's 2020 Vision: Your Life in Focus Tour' presented by WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined) at The Forum on February 29, 2020 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images)
Save the Music Honors Jesse Collins at the #MUSICSAVES Fundraiser
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Erykah Badu performs at Save the Music #MUSICSAVES honoring Jesse Collins at NeueHouse Los Angeles on December 08, 2021 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for Save The Music)
Los Angeles Premiere Of MGM’s “Respect” – Arrivals
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 08: Marlon Wayans attends the premiere of MGM's "Respect" at Regency Village Theatre on August 08, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
Baltimore Ravens v Las Vegas Raiders
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 13: Gladys Knight performs the national anthem ahead of the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on September 13, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2021 Tony Awards – Arrivals
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Anika Noni Rose attends the 74th Annual Tony Awards at Winter Garden Theater on September 26, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images)
36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony – Inside
ShareCLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 30: Lionel Richie performs onstage during the 36th Annual Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame )
PrettyLittleThing / LaLa Anthony
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 01: La La Anthony attends Pretty Little Thing: Launch of Brand Ambassador La La Anthony's Edit at Beauty & Essex on November 01, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for PrettyLittleThing)
Didi Hirsch Presents Alive Together: Uniting To Prevent Suicide
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 14: Lance Gross attends Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide, presented by Didi Hirsch on November 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Didi Hirsch )
Philadelphia Eagles v New York Giants
ShareEAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - NOVEMBER 28: Former New York Giants player Michael Strahan smiles during the ceremony to retire his number at half time of the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on November 28, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Fourth Annual Celebration Of Black Cinema & Television Presented By The Critics Choice Association – Inside
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 06: Anthony Anderson attends the Fourth Annual Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, presented by the Critics Choice Association at Fairmont Century Plaza on December 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for the Critics Choice Association)
Urban One Honors 2022 – Day 2
ShareAUSTELL, GEORGIA - DECEMBER 03: Eva Marcille Sterling attends Urban One Honors 2022 - Day 2 on December 03, 2021 in Austell, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One and Urban One Honors)
Rick Ross Celebrates His Birthday At Mr. Hospitality’s El Tucán With Haute Living And Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
ShareMIAMI, FL - JANUARY 26: (L-R) Rick Ross Attends Rick Ross Celebrates His Birthday At Mr. Hospitality's El Tucán With Haute Living And Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at El Tucan on January 26, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Romain Maurice/Getty Images for Mr. Hospitality)
2 Chainz Launches New Album With Pop-Up Powered By Amazon Music
ShareATLANTA, GEORGIA - JANUARY 31: 2 Chainz launches his new album "Dope Don't Sell Itself" with a pop-up powered by Amazon Music at Krystal on January 31, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Def Jam)
Ladylike Foundation Bowling Classic
ShareLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 11: Kym Whitley attends the Ladylike Foundation Bowling Classic at Lucky Strike LA Live on February 11, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
The National Board Of Review Annual Awards Gala – Inside
ShareNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 15: Spike Lee speaks onstage at the National Board of Review annual awards gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on March 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for National Board of Review)
GRAMMY Block Party 2022
ShareAUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 16: Yolanda Adams introduces the next band at the GRAMMY Block Party during SXSW on March 16, 2022 in Austin, TX. (Photo by Sasha Haagensen/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
2022 Governors Awards – Show
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 25: Samuel L. Jackson accepts the honorary award onstage during the 2022 Governors Awards at The Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland Center on March 25, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
94th Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Terrence Jenkins attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
94th Annual Academy Awards – Backstage
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: In this handout photo provided by A.M.P.A.S., Oscars producer Will Packer is seen backstage during the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Al Seib /A.M.P.A.S. via Getty Images)
94th Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
94th Annual Academy Awards – Arrivals
ShareHOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 27: Wanda Sykes attends the 94th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on March 27, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images)