Howard University has produced some of the best and brightest minds in the world. Some well known Howard University alumni are Thurgood Marshall, Chadwick Boseman, Toni Morrison, Debbie Allen, and many more.
However, there are other talented Howard University Alumni who are entrepreneurs excelling in their respective fields. Here are just a few:
Howard University Alumni Owned Businesses
The Spice Suite (Washington, D.C.) is an interactive spice bar that features house made infused cooking oils and spice blends. Founder: Angel Anderson
Volt Energy (Washington, D.C.) is one of the largest minority-owned solar energy development firms that builds, operates, and maintains state-of-the-art solar energy systems for commercial, industrial, government, and educational institutions. Founders: Gilbert G Campbell III and Antonio Francis
The Envision Firm (Virginia) is a luxury lifestyle management & event planning company. Founder: Raven White
Greenlight Design Studios is a full service Design company with over 15 years of experience. They provide Graphic and Web Design services, as well as Brand Identity packages. Founder: Jamal “Hug” Pope.
Integrated Design & Construction (Connecticut) is a full-service architecture, construction management administration and sustainable design firm, which specializes in high performance buildings. Founder: Thaddeus Stewart
Justice of the Pies (Chicago) is a bakery that specializes in sweet and savory pies. The bakery’s mission is to implement job training and skill development for those who have faced significant difficulties and barriers in gaining employment. Founder: Maya-Camille Broussard
HillPoint Preparatory School (New Jersey) is a daycare and pre-school that uses intentional, structured play to encourage critical thinking, independence and respect for cultural and social diversity. Founder: Jennifer Henry
The Flower Guy Bron (Virginia) provides bespoke design and styling experiences for events of all types in the Richmond, Hampton Roads, Charlottesville, and Northern Virginia areas. Founder: Bron Hansboro
Lisnr (Cincinnati)is a high frequency, inaudible technology; a new communication protocol that sends data over audio. Founder: Rodney Williams
Victor Group (Los Angeles) is a multi-service branding agency that makes people and their brands fascinating. They help clients build their branding campaigns from the ground up. Founder: Victoria Reese
Tracy Chambers Vintage (New York) carries carefully curated vintage and contemporary clothing for today’s women. Classic. Timeless. Style. Inspiration. Founder: Helen Nurse
Nelson Publishing & Marketing (Michigan) is a full-service press that publishes books with strong positive messages. They have printed 74 books which are distributed throughout the United States, Canada, and on the web. Founder: Lori Nelson Lee
ACE Media Corp (New York) is a Broadcast Media Sales, Branding & Entertainment firm. The company provides marketing for clients, from grassroots to high-tech campaigns. They have recently added talent acquisition to their offering. Founder: Andrea Holmes Thompkins
HGC Apparel (Washington DC) is a Black veteran-owned clothing brand founded by a 90’s kid who’s passionate about the uplifting and expansion of the Black community. Founder: Marcia Smith
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Awesome article! Love seeing fellow bison highlighted! If people would like to see and buy from more Howard businesses, were actually having our annual Howard’s Very Own entrepreneurship fair next week on April 19th from 4-7:30 on campus!! We also have a newsletter that features them monthly with over 200 current student and alumni businesses in our network. Check out HowardsVeryOwn.com or follow us on social media!
U forgot one based out of Toronto Canada Anu Aura http://www.thewayofshea.com/?v=e4b09f3f8402
Also Waist Beads & Jewelry ar http://www.duafedesigns.com
http://www.facebook.com/WaistBead
-HU Class of “98/99” – School of Business, Ayodele K.
You did not include bespoke designer, Eula K. Taylor. She is a Howard University millennial graduate, and plus-size designer who premiered her latest collection at Impact Fashion Week. #PlusIsEqual
Check out her collection at twelve26.com, and look out for a fabric scrap upcycled accessories partnership for sale.
Ya’ll Forgot Ma’ati Spa and III Eye Digital L.L.C. in Winston- Salem, NC
http://www.maatispa.com/
http://iiieyedigital.com/
Creative Party Designs in Upper Marlboro, MD
http://creativepdllc.com/
https://www.facebook.com/creativepartydesignsllc/
Also in another category Ellen Bee Productions based in DC offers wedding videography services.
Also, Bikram Yoga Petworth right up the street from the University http://www.bikramyogapetworth.com/
You should add Skatsz -Satin Lined Hats company, out of Maryland. Owners – Kaosarat Fawehinmi, BSc Electrical Engineering and Zainab Fawehinmi BA Sociology
http://www.facebook.com
skatsz.wordpress.com
I see you, Tony. I see you. Great list! Please keep it coming. Love the execution. Holler at me. Take care.
Thanks Loreal! Greatly appreciated 🙂
I would like to include MY Beauty Unlimited, one of the very few Black-owned beauty supply stores in Atlanta, owned by Howard alum Maureen Yancey.
http://www.mybeautytoday.com
Facebook.com/mybeauty.beautysupply
Bison Business in Baltimore….
Document Management Solutions for over 26 years.
Ron Curry: Co-Founder
I’ll add our own, if I may…
Check out KV London – Black owned headwear brand – snapbacks and fitted caps. London based, we ship world wide- http://www.kvlondon.com
#kvlondon across social media.
Nice job! I wonder why Howard doesn’t profile these people on their website?