Cameron Lemon, Jackson State University- c/o 2018, Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism
Name : Cameron Lemon
HBCU : Jackson State University
Graduation Year : 2018
Major : Mass Communications/Broadcast Journalism
Minor : Speech Communications
Email : meccamusik@gmail.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I’m from Jackson, MS, born and raised. Being from Jackson, I always believed in going to the “home” school. That home school was none other than Jackson State University, THEEILOVE!
Thee Homestretch!
Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I chose an HBCU over a pwi because I wanted that HBCU experience that you can’t get from anywhere else BUT an HBCU.
It’s a different vibe as well as different world. There’s a constant debate between the HBCU experience and a pwi experience, but at the end of the day, we know it’s different on our end and that’s just what it is.
Thee Finale
What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
Before attending JSU, I attended and graduated from Hinds Community College in Raymond, MS.
So coming into a 4 year, I wasn’t sure what to expect, I just knew it was going to be lit. Because Jackson state is THEE HBCU of the south. Overall my experience was great and I enjoyed every minute of it.
From everything to the classroom to the events, to the organizations, up to graduation, it was a whole vibe that I’m forever grateful for.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
My first time experiences included things like Greek weeks, organization weeks, HBCU rivalries, and more! A whole lituation.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
All of my professors were very helpful throughout my tenure at JSU and were all helpful with my experience as a whole.
They gave great advice, great information, and are people that I can always call on if I ever need help, references, or whatever. They were definitely a big help in my whole HBCU experience.
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Jackson State University
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Students: 9,811
- Athletics: Jackson State University is a member of the NCAA Division I-FCS (Football Championship Subdivision) Southwestern Athletic Conference, commonly known as the SWAC. All SWAC sports are DI with Football being FCS. Currently, the university fields teams in men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, soccer, and bowling; women's volleyball; and men's football.
- Notable Alumni: Vivian Brown - Weather Channel meteorologist** Demarco Morgan - News anchor for WNBC in New York City** Percy Greene - Founded the Jackson Advocate newspaper, Mississippi's oldest black-owned newspaper** Cassandra Wilson - Jazz vocalist and musician** Willie Norwood - American Gospel singer, father and voice coach of R&B singers Brandy and Ray J** Cornell William Brooks - 1983 - Harvard trained lawyer that served as the 18th President and CEO of the NAACP** Tony Yarber - 2004 - Mayor of Jackson, Mississippi** Malcolm D. Jackson - CIO at Environmental Protection Agency during President Barack Obama administration. He is a Presidential Appointment** Shasta Averyhardt - 2008 - Professional golfer, 1st African-American woman to qualify for the LPGA Tour since 2001, and its fourth African-American woman member in the 60-year history of the tour** Marcus Benard - 2009 - Current NFL linebacker** Walter Payton - 1975 - Pro Football Hall of Fame running back; played entire career for the Chicago Bears** Karen Taylor - Played professionally in Europe, mother of Stanley Johnson** Michael Tinsley - 2006 - Track & Field sprinter** First Lady Michelle Obama - 2016 - First African-American to serve as First Lady of the United States. She was given an honorary doctorate from Jackson State University where she served as the keynote speaker for its 2016 Spring undergraduate commencement ceremony**
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