Howard University, "The Black Mecca," Founded in 1866 OTD in 1866, 10 members of the First Congregational Society of Washington, D.C., met in the home of Deacon Henry Brewer. They decided to create a seminary to train Black clergymen. Within a year, the ...

See our latest blog on Howard University. Known as the Black Mecca, the university was founded on this day in 1866. Its alumni, including Kamala Harris have been involved in shaping the national life for more than 150 years. #HowardUniversity #BlackMecca historianspeaks.org/f/howard-uni...

Epic night in #Atlanta with @pauljudge - from nat’l philanthropy dinner to @AmbAndrewYoung’s 92nd birthday, to @jermainedupri’s #Freaknik premiere with countless hip-hop royalty 🔥 The ATL is truly #BlackMecca, undefeated! https://twitter.com/dugsong/status/1770568029723677019