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How to Volunteer as a Mentor for HBCU Students
Discover Volunteer opportunities, Mentorship benefits, Professional mentorship that empower HBCU students and transform futures. Join WFF today!
Kappa Alpha Psi: Brotherhood, Symbolism and Civil Rights Contributions
Discover Kappa Alpha Psi history—its powerful legacy of brotherhood, symbolism & civil rights shaping HBCU leaders for over a century.
Legacy of the First Black Fraternities and Sororities
Discover how the first black fraternities and sororities shaped leadership, equity, and legacy—empowering HBCU students nationwide.
Alumni Networking: Leveraging Your HBCU and WFF Connections
Unlock success with HBCU Alumni Networking—discover how WFF mentors, donors, and grads fuel careers, equity, and Black excellence.
HBCU Homecoming: A Look at Past and Present
Celebrate legacy, culture, and progress with HBCU Homecoming—where history meets purpose and community powers Black student success.
Congratulations to our 2025 WFF Graduates!
Seeing a WFF Scholar matriculate in college is an affirming moment and an unbelievable feeling! We are proud to share the news that 10 WFF Scholars graduated in the 2024-2025 academic year. Our new WFF alumni have impressive and impactful plans following graduation. We are very proud of our Williams-Franklin Scholars and wish them the […]
WFF Scholar Spotlight : Jaylah Dorman
We are thrilled to highlight Jaylah Dorman, two-time WFF Awardee Jaylah Dorman, expected class of 2025, at Howard University, and founder of HBCU ABLE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing the brilliance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Through HBCU ABLE, Jaylah has created a digital platform that connects students to invaluable resources, mentorship, and […]
Meet Jemiah Williams
Meet Jemiah Williams of Arlington, Texas, Howard University Class of 2021, and future Legal Correspondent. At an early age, Jemiah asked herself an important question, “what can I do to make a difference in the lives of others?” Searching for the answer led her to Howard University (HU), where she decided to major in Strategic […]
Meet Julia Nichols
Meeting Julia Nichols, graduating class of 2020 at Edward Waters College, and future Computer Software Engineer. Originally from North Little Rock, Arkansas, Ms. Nichols will be a first-generation college graduate, from Edward Waters College in the fall. Like many universities around the country, her graduation was set for May 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 […]
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