Asia Blake , Hampton University- c/o 2020, Communications with a focus in Public Relations
Name : Asia Blake
HBCU : Hampton University
Graduation Year : 2020
Major : Communications with a focus in Public Relations
Minor : Film
Email : asialacienega98@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I am a Queens, New York native and my mother introduced me to HBCUs since she is a Hampton University alumna.
A picture taken on Hampton’s Waterfront (2016)
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I chose an HBCU over a PWI because I loved the family feel of the university and the way they wanted to see me succeed as much as I did.
At tailgate for HU vs HU game in Washington D.C. (2016)
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
My experience at Hampton University is one that I think could never compare to another school.
From my first step on campus, they’ve taught me valuable lessons like how to be confidently independent , that if you’re uncomfortable that means you’re growing, and how to truly be the standard of excellence.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
Being at Hampton for the first time on my own was during Pre-College and I was both very nervous and excited.
I was nervous about meeting my first roommate, living in a dorm, and the classes but I was so excited just to be there. It was also culture shock because I was coming from New York to Virginia and there were other students from all over the United States and internationally.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
My Oral Communications Prof.Middleton, Theater Prof. Kamora Avent, and Creative Writing Assistant Prof. Randolph Walker.
These professors have made taking their classes an enjoyable yet insightful one. They taught me how captivate a room full of people, how to be more confident, and how to express myself. They saw the potential I had and helped me shape into something greater.
How did you overcome your nervousness about going to college?
I overcame my nervousness by going out and socializing with people in my dorm and around campus. I also joined some clubs and organizations.
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Students: 4,646
Under Graduates: 3,836
Post Graduates: 810 - Athletics: Hampton University competes in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Hampton University offers Basketball, Cross Country, Bowling, Golf, Football, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field, Lacrosse, Volleyball, Soccer, and Sailing.**In 2016, Hampton became the first and only HBCU to field a Division I men's lacrosse team. ESPN held a broadcast on campus preceding the inaugural game in Armstrong Stadium.**Hampton is the only HBCU with a competitive sailing team. RIVALS: Norfolk State University, Howard University.
- Notable Alumni: Alberta Williams King - 1924 - Mother of Martin Luther King Jr.** Robert S. Abbott - 1896 - Founder of The Chicago Defender** Percy Creuzot - 1949 - Founder of Frenchy's Chicken in Houston, Texas** Charles Phillips - 1986 - CEO of Infor; former President of Oracle Corporation** Booker T. Washington - 1875 - Founded Tuskegee University in Alabama** John T. Biggers - Harlem Renaissance muralist and founder of the Art Department at Texas Southern University** Leslie Garland Bolling - 1918 - Early 20th-century wood carver** Spencer Christian - Former weatherman for Good Morning America, 1986–1998** DJ Envy 1999 disc jockey and host of The Breakfast Club** Brandon Fobbs - 2002 - Actor; best known for his role in the film Pride** Kevin Frazier - Sports anchor and entertainment news anchor** Beverly Gooden - 2005 - Writer** Biff Henderson - Stage manager and personality on the Late Show with David Letterman** DJ Tay James - 2009 - Disc jockey for Justin Bieber** Dorothy Maynor - Concert singer** Wanda Sykes - 1986 - Comedian** A. S. (Doc) Young - 1941 - Sports journalist** Vanessa D. Gilmore - Federal Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas** Charles Wesley Turnbull - 1958 - Former governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands** Douglas Palmer - 1973 - Mayor of Trenton, New Jersey** Ivory Lee Young Jr. - 1986 - City Councilmember with the Atlanta City Council District 3, Atlanta, Georgia 2002–2018** Stephanie Young - 2006 - Director of African American Outreach, Associate Director of Communications, The White House** Mary Jackson - 1942 - Pioneering African-American engineer for NASA** Susan La Flesche Picotte - 1886 - First Native American physician** Elisabeth Omilami - Chief Executive Officer of Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless** Mychal Denzel Smith - 2008 - Writer at The Nation, television commentator and author** Clara Byrd Baker - Educator, civic leader, and suffragette** Chris Baker - 2008 - Current NFL defensive tackle** Justin Durant - 2007 - Current NFL linebacker, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions** Kenrick Ellis - Current NFL defensive tackle, New York Jets** Francena McCorory - 2010 - Track and field, NCAA 400m three-time champion** Kellie Wells - Track and field Olympic athlete; 100m hurdle bronze medalist, 2012**
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