Onicka Daniel, Hampton University- c/o 2002, Liberal Arts
Name : Onicka Daniel
HBCU : Hampton University
Graduation Year : 2002
Major : Liberal Arts
Minor : Communications with a focus in Public Relations
Email : theholidayboys@outlook.com
Where are you from? Who introduced you to HBCUs?*
I was raised in Newport News, Virginia. I was introduced to HBCU's by my parents.
My father graduated from Virginia State University and my mother attended North Carolina A&T State University.
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Why did you choose an HBCU over a pwi?*
I chose an HBCU because I was very interested in the historical relevance of a black university.
I wanted to learn who I was as a person and my place in this world we live in. As a young mother, at the time, I wanted to give my child the best, by learning all I could learn about my culture, my history and my personal identity.
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What is the story of your "experience" at Your HBCU given its heralded status as a stellar and prestigious institution?*
As a young mother, I wasn't able to party like some of my friends. I did however, learn who I was as a young African American woman.
My professors were very understanding to my struggles as a parent to a small child and I truly appreciated that. It took me a lot longer to actually graduate because I was working full time to take care of my daughter, with support from family.
I specifically remember being in my Marketing class when it was announced that Biggie Smalls had died. It was almost like the entire campus got quiet. That was a pivotal time in our history as a culture and his passing truly shook the Hip Hop World.
"First time" experiences at your HBCU?*
When I attended Hampton University I remember myself and my small group of friends being so excited to go to our first college party, during a homecoming weekend.
During that weekend I remember Wu Tang Clan and Redman performed nearby at the Hampton Coliseum! We had so much fun, laughing, dancing and enjoying 90's music. We all got along, there was no negativity.
Who are the professors that have impacted your life in and out of the classroom? How did they do that?*
My marketing professor at the time impacted my life very much. She was so understanding and patient with me.
I remember being so shy during that time. There were several assignments dealing with public speaking so I truly had to come out of my comfort zone to complete the assignment. That was difficult for me but I did it and I was thankful for the encouragement and the opportunity to do something that would show my skills that I didn't even know existed at the time.
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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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