Events for July 26, 2025

Ocielia Sprowl - Miss Black USA 2011, Pageant Coach & Owner, Slay Your Pageant There are common traits amongst national queens, and in this session, you will learn what it takes to be one of them.  If you're wondering exactly what it takes to be prepared for the big stage, this session is for you. During…

Anthony M. Jones, Jr. Founder of The Kings' Konnection and HBCU Kings & Queens Conference This session will explore ideas, tips and resources to help you create a Coronation that is a night to remember and that everyone can enjoy. Learn practical tips you can use to create the perfect night. Audience: Open to All-…

Roderic Sprowl, M. Div. - National Keynote Speaker & Founding Pastor, Thrive Church Fort Worth, TX This session teaches essential speaking skills to help Kings and Queens to be confident in front of an audience. Attend this comprehensive workshop to learn how to: Connect with your audience Get your point across clearly Remain calm, cool, and collected…

Shelby Campbell, Program Coordinator, Reproductive Justice Initiatives, and Diamond Knox-Jackson, J.D., C.L.A., Program Manager, Advocacy & Leadership Development, Reproductive Justice Initiatives Reproductive Justice is not just a movement—it’s a mission, and you are key to carrying it forward. In this dynamic training, My Sister’s Keeper equips HBCU student leaders with the tools to champion reproductive…

James Ofori, Assistant Director of Assessment and Learner Engagement, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Founder & CEO of the J. Ofori Experience, Campaign Consulting & Deja McKinnon, Secondary Educator, Associate Campaign Consultant of the J. Ofori Experience, Campaign Consulting Business This session will focus on the mental health and etiquette of kings and queens. Key…

Jada Crisp, Businesswoman, Author, former HBCU Queen (Tennessee State University) The ultimate guide to helping you build a clothing selection that reflects confidence and royal representation. As Queen, your image is an immediate impression of your University. In this session, you will learn the elements of wardrobe etiquette and identify which styles are appropriate for…

Karmeshia Tuck, Founder and Motivational Speaker - USA National Miss District of Columbia, Miss Black District of Columbia 1st Runner Up, Miss CIAA 1st Runner Up, and former HBCU Queen (Virginia State University) Oftentimes we only discuss the gift that led to the title of queen, but not the daily promise that we make to…

Tyreen Taylor, Director of Field & Content Operations GirlTREK is honored to present a transformative session designed to help students reflect deeply on their well-being. Through powerful and energizing activities, participants will assess their self-care practices, preparing to step into the next academic year as strong, resilient campus leaders. Inspired by Harriet Tubman's legacy, this workshop…

Latyya McIntyre, Business Execution Associate, Early Career Sourcing (North Carolina A&T State University Alumnus) & Usman Tijani, Senior Assistant Vice President, Early Career Sourcing (Delaware State University Alumnus) Success in the workplace isn’t just about what you know – it’s about how you up. In this interactive session, students will strengthen key soft skills that drive early…

Mary Terry Wiley, Playwright, Psychiatric Nurse, Motivational Speaker. Life Coach  This session gives advisors an introspective look at themselves to see if they are advising internally or externally. It allows…

Dr. Dale Williams, Founder, Leadership for Queens/HBCU Kings & Queens Conference, and former HBCU Queen (Tennessee State University), Charles H. Galbreath, II, Juvenile Justice System Reform Consultant, Tennessee State University…

Anthony M. Jones Jr., Founder, The Kings’ Konnection/HBCU Kings & Queens Conference An open and honest approach to ethical behavior and attitudes. This roundtable workshop teaches students how to deal…

Dr. Michael L. Rainey, Director of First Year Experience and VCAN Coordinator at Virginia State University, former Virginia State University Royal Court and SGA Advisor, 2017 HBCU Kings & Queens…

Raven McClellan, MPH Program Coordinator, Reproductive Justice Initiatives and Noelle Mobley, MPH Program Manager, Outreach & Engagement, Reproductive Justice Initiatives Join the Level The Court campus experience—a bold conversation at…

Tyreen Taylor, Director of Field & Content Operations GirlTREK is honored to present a transformative session designed to help students reflect deeply on their well-being. Through powerful and energizing activities, participants…

Travis Fredrick, MBA, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Leadership, Co-Royal Court Advisor, Bowie State University This engaging and reflective session is designed to challenge and empower royal court members…

Dolores Rivers, former Class Queen, and 1st Runner-Up to Miss Southern University (Baton Rouge), & Kasseem Smith, former Class King (Mr. Senior-Winston-Salem State University),   This session teaches Royal Court members…

James Ofori, Assistant Director of Assessment and Learner Engagement, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Founder & CEO of the J. Ofori Experience, Campaign Consulting, and Deja McKinnon, Secondary Educator, Associate…

Latyya McIntyre – Business Execution Associate, Early Career Sourcing, North Carolina A&T State University Alumnus, and Usman Tijani, Senior Assistant Vice President, Early Career Sourcing, Delaware State University HBCU Alumnus Success in…

Nya Floyd, Miss NBCA Hall of Fame, 2024-25 (Fort Valley State University) Claim your place in history at the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Competition, the first national…

Led by image architects Dr. Alex Ellis and Ms. Tish Norman—two nationally recognized experts with 40+ years combined experience—this session will elevate your style game and sharpen your professional edge Advisors play…

A.O. Croft, M.Ed. Former HBCU KING (Morgan State University & Former Royal Court Advisor)                                 …

Charles H. Galbreath, II ,Juvenile Justice System Reform Consultant, Tennessee State University National Alumni Association President Emeritus, Mr. Tennessee State University 02-03 CASTLE Building will empower HBCU Kings with the…

Travis Fredrick, MBA, Assistant Director of New Student Experiences and Student Engagement, Bowie State University Royalty doesn't last forever, but legacy does. "Royalty in the Twilight Zone is a dynamic…

Reginald Shareef, Technologist, Software engineer, Entrepreneur, Artist, Philanthropist, and former HBCU King (Tennessee State University) Superpowers are the fuel that ignites your mission in life and gives you the power…

Beonka Williams, Owner of BBS (Beonka's Beauty Studio), Royal Court Advisor, LeMoyne-Owen College  In “The Royal Glamour: Makeup Essentials for Royalty,” participants will gain invaluable skills in creating a soft,…

Dr. Michael L. Rainey, Director of First Year Experience and VCAN Coordinator at Virginia State University, former Virginia State University Royal Court and SGA Advisor, 2017 HBCU Kings & Queens…

Facilitated by Carla Lankford, Founder of Campus Kings and Queens CARES, and former Miss Tennessee State University You’ve been crowned—and now you’ve begun your reign. But true leadership is not…

Dr. Naadiya Hopkins, Assistant Vice Chancellor of Student Engagement and Student Leadership & Royal Court Advisor, Fayetteville State University Social media is a powerful tool—when used intentionally. Learn how to…

Tekeya L. Peterson, Assistant Director of Student Leadership Development, Howard University This transformative session is designed exclusively for HBCU Campus Queens. Women who reign not just with crowns, but with character, confidence,…

Discussion Leaders: William T. Bynum, Associate Director, Student Activities & Leadership at Norfolk State University Ranzeno Frazier, Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs/ Royal Court Advisor at Livingstone College, and 2024…

Dr. Jerome Offord, Jr., President & CEO Step into the spotlight and get ready for your chance to be crowned the next Mister and Miss HBCU, joining the ranks of legendary HBCU Royalty!…