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HBCU Love: 17 Celebrities Who Attended Howard University

That's the "illustrious" Howard University to you!
17 Celebrities Who Attended Howard University
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By Ni'Kesia Pannell · Updated December 6, 2020

Whether you call it by its full name, its acronym, or simply just “Howard,” Howard University holds national weight.

Ranked second among HBCUs and in top slots for attendance for competitive students, placing graduates in the most successful law firms, and for producing the most Black doctorate recipients of any non-profit university, HU is more than just your ordinary college.

Known for the dynamic and important role it played during the Civil Rights Movement, Howard University’s legacy is one that deserves much respect, immense attention, and unwavering love from the Black community.

While many celebrities have provided their support and admiration to HBCUs everywhere, here are a few celebrities who became Bisons and Lady Bisons over the years.

Happy Howard Homecoming!

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Lance Gross
17 Celebrities Who Attended Howard University
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Taraji P. Henson
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Wendy Raquel Robinson
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Sean Combs
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Toni Morrison
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Phylicia Rashad
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Debbie Allen
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Thurgood Marshall
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Zora Neale Hurston
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Carla Hall
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Roberta Flack
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Anthony Anderson
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Laz Alonso
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LaLa Anthony
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Marlon Wayans
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Lynn Whitfield
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Ashley Blaine Featherson
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