Networking/ Mentorship Opportunities
Connect with fellow students, mentors, and industry professionals to build lasting relationships and support networks.
Our aim is to provide resources and mentorships that help prepare students for a rapidly changing, competitive, and technology-driven world.
Panel Discussions
Expert(s) in Health and Wellness provide a candid conversation and demonstration about the importance of self-care, physical and mental health, and wholistic wellness.
Branding + Leadership Influencers share best practices for social media engagement, public facing content, appearance, and the impact it has on future endeavors.
Experienced professionals offer thorough leadership development and character-building resources and strategies.
Cyber Predators and Sex Trafficking experts provide awareness as well as resources to remain safe from these hidden dangers.
Engage in hands-on session(s) covering topics such as self-acceptance as well as inner and outer beauty representation.
Lead by Make-Up Guru, Beauty Expert, and HBCU alumnus Geno “The Artist” Freeman, and/or his seasoned beauty industry colleagues. Geno’s highly-sought after, hands-on course teaches skin care as well as the tips and tricks to appropriate make up applications (Day, Night, Special Occasions).
Interactive Workshops
Renowned thought leaders, successful women from various fields share their personal stories, experiences, and insights on self-esteem, resilience, effective decision-making, workforce development, embracing one’s unique beauty, and much more.
Keynote Speakers
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Conference Highlights
Takeaways
The Brain + Brand + Beauty HBCU Collegiate Conference celebrates the students’ unique qualities, encourages image protection, self-respect, and overall wellness. This remarkable, memorable and life-changing experience breaks down stereotypes, challenges norms, and empowers young women to not only be bold and beautiful, but demonstrate the excellence and magic they possess.
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According to the African American Wellness Project, only 1 in 3 Black Americans who need mental health care actually receive it. Over 63% believe it’s a sign of weakness. Mental health is critical especially during a time like college, when schoolwork, social pressures, and other life factors can make it easy to neglect self-care.
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In 2020, there were 179,546 females and 99,611 males enrolled at historically Black colleges and universities. (Statista Research Department June 2, 2023). This gender gap further offers opportunity for female students to attain leadership roles in campus organizations, excel in the classroom and beyond.
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U.S. News (April 28, 2023) reports that, “depending on the content, social media posts can lead to trouble with the school, the law, and jeopardize future employment.” A negative social media presence can be a turn off, to an employer, when deciding who to hire. Some Graduate schools are also following the same process, for admissions.