UNCF: Famous HBCU Alumni

UNCF: Famous HBCU Alumni.

UNCF An Evening of Stars - The United Negro College Fund would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Target, AT&T, Clear Channel, McDonald’s, American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Buick, BET and the U.S. Army.

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UNCF An Evening of Stars - The United Negro College Fund would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Target, AT&T, Clear Channel, McDonald’s, American Airlines, Wells Fargo, Buick, BET and the U.S. Army.

Oprah Winfrey\r - The world's best-known talk-show host and media mogul earned a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, where she studied Communications. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Oprah Winfrey\r - The world's best-known talk-show host and media mogul earned a full scholarship to Tennessee State University, where she studied Communications. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Ed Bradley \r - After graduating from Cheyney State College, Ed Bradley became the first black journalist to cover the White House, and went on to win 19 Emmy Awards as a correspondent for 60 Minutes before his death in 2006. (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

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Ed Bradley \r - After graduating from Cheyney State College, Ed Bradley became the first black journalist to cover the White House, and went on to win 19 Emmy Awards as a correspondent for 60 Minutes before his death in 2006. (Photo: Paul Hawthorne/Getty Images)

Sean "Diddy" Combs\r - The future hip hop mogul attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/PI/Landov)

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Sean "Diddy" Combs\r - The future hip hop mogul attended Howard University in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez/PI/Landov)

Lance Gross on his rising career - “I can’t take the thrown yet, I’m just starting in this industry. While a lot of people may look at me and say wow he’s successful, it’s still on the first step. There are hundreds more to go. I mean I’m going to get to the top, but I’m still in motion.” (Photo credit: Paras Griffin/Landov)

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Lance Gross\r - The actor who has starred in many Tyler Perry productions received his B.A. from Howard University. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Landov)

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Erykah Badu - Ms. Badu is notorious for turning her lovers out and changing up their fashion style—just imagine how Justin would look after being seduced by her charms.(Photo by Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Erykah Badu\r - The Grammy-winning singer and actress studied Theater at Grambling State University. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Terrence J\r - Always reppin' that AGGIE PRIDE, 106 & Park co-host Terrence J graduated from North Carolina A&T State University.\r(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Terrence J\r - Always reppin' that AGGIE PRIDE, 106 & Park co-host Terrence J graduated from North Carolina A&T State University.\r(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Common in Happy Feet Two - It’s back to the Antarctica for the 3D sequel of this Academy Award winning hit animated film. This time around Mumble, The Master of Tap’s son Erik runs away because he can’t dance and then meets a penguin who can fly! Hits theaters nationwide November 18 and features the voices of Sofia Vergara, Alecia Moore (Pink), Brad Pitt and Elijah Wood. (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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 Common  \r - The Chicago-born MC and actor attended Florida A&M University. (Photo: Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

Ruben Studdard - American Idol winner Ruben Studdard joined BET for the 5th Annual Celebration of Gospel, performing his hit "I Need An Angel."(Photo: Tom Donoghue/PictureGroup)

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Ruben Studdard\r - Before winning Season 2 of American Idol, singer Ruben Studdard attended Alabama A&M University. (Photo: Tom Donoghue / PictureGroup)

 Pam Oliver\r - The sports reporter earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast production from Florida A&M University.\r(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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 Pam Oliver\r - The sports reporter earned a bachelor's degree in broadcast production from Florida A&M University.\r(Photo: Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

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Mathew Knowles - “Remember, this is 20 years I’ve been doing this. She’s almost 30 years old, and if she says, ‘I want to run my business,’ I think she’s smart enough that she will get the right team.” – Mathew Knowles on Beyoncé (Photo credit: Claire Greenway/Getty Images)

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Mathew Knowles\r - Successful businessman, music producer, and father of Beyoncé, Mathew Knowles went to Fisk University in Nashville, TN. (Photo: Claire Greenway/Getty Images)

Taraji P. Henson - @TherealTaraji: OMG RIP Amy Winehouse.........................(Photo by Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Taraji P. Henson\r - The Oscar-nominated actress first attended North Carolina A&T State University where she studied Electrical Engineering. She later transferred to Howard University and graduated with a degree in Theater Arts. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Yolanda Adams\r - A legend of gospel music, Adams studied at Texas Southern University. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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Yolanda Adams\r - A legend of gospel music, Adams studied at Texas Southern University. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Jerry Rice\r - The three-time Superbowl champion and NFL Hall of Famer attended Mississippi Valley State University. \r(Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

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Jerry Rice\r - The three-time Superbowl champion and NFL Hall of Famer attended Mississippi Valley State University. \r(Photo: Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Toni Morrison: February 18 - The best-selling author turns 81. (Photo: Francois Durand/Getty Images)

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Toni Morrison - Before winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, novelist Toni Morrison earned a B.A. in English from Howard University. (Photo: Francois Durand/Getty Images)

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Phylicia Rashad, Do No Harm (NBC) - Claire Huxtable is back! But this time, she'll be the one swinging the stethescope. Rashad will play a stern-but-supportive chief of surgery in this hospital drama, whose underlings include a neurosurgeon with an evil alter-ego.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Phylicia Rashad\r - The Tony Award–winning stage actress and co-star of The Cosby Show graduated from Howard University, where she pledged Alpha Kappa Alpha. (Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Samuel L. Jackson - Originally majoring in Marine Biology, the future Hollywood star changed his major to study acting at Morehouse College. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

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Samuel L. Jackson - Originally majoring in Marine Biology, the future Hollywood star changed his major to study acting at Morehouse College. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards)

Keshia Knight Pulliam\r - The actress, beloved for her work as a child star on The Cosby Show, has a B.A. is Sociology from Spelman College. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

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Keshia Knight Pulliam\r - The actress, beloved for her work as a child star on The Cosby Show, has a B.A. is Sociology from Spelman College. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/PictureGroup)

Debbie Allen\r - The actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and producer earned a degree in classical Greek literature, speech, and theater from Howard University. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Harrah's)

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Debbie Allen\r - The actress, dancer, choreographer, director, and producer earned a degree in classical Greek literature, speech, and theater from Howard University. (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Harrah's)

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Spike Lee\r - The acclaimed director of films like School Daze and Malcolm X first took film courses at Clark Atlanta University but went on to graduate from Morehouse College with a B.A. in Mass Communications. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) 

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Spike Lee\r - The acclaimed director of films like School Daze and Malcolm X first took film courses at Clark Atlanta University but went on to graduate from Morehouse College with a B.A. in Mass Communications. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)