Luke Lawal Jr.
Born
Luke Anthony Lawal Jr.

(1989-06-15) June 15, 1989
Washington, D.C.
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBowie State University
OccupationEntrepreneur
Organization(s)L & Company, HBCU Buzz, Taper
Websitelukelawal.com

Luke Anthony Lawal Jr. (born June 15, 1989) is an American entrepreneur from Washington, D.C. He is the founder and CEO of HBCU Buzz, a media outlet with a primary focus on HBCUs.[1] In 2016 he was recognized at #96 on The Root’s 100 Black Influencers List.[2]

Early life

Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Lawal attended Bladensburg High School. He attended Bowie State University where he became a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity and received a degree in biochemistry in 2012.[3] His mother also attended an HBCU as a double alumnus of Howard University.[4]

Career

Lawal first began working on HBCU Buzz in 2009 after attending a Bowie State Student Government Association trip to Florida A&M.[5] With a few of his colleagues, Lawal expanded HBCU Buzz to incorporate all HBCU campuses.[6] Sometime after making an online blog, he created an HBCU store, HBCU Awards, and a print HBCU Buzz Magazine.[7] Leading up to the United States presidential election, Luke launched HBCU Buzz's video content and brand extensions with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, HBCUs for Obama, and political on-campus events across the nation. Following this campaign, Al Sharpton recognized Luke at #29 on the Top 30 Under 30 for the DMV.[8] In 2016 he partnered with Black Enterprise to better serve the needs of the black community.[9] Following that partnership, Lawal founded L & Company, an integrated marketing and consulting agency that oversees HBCU Buzz.[10]

References

  1. ↑ Hall, Mia. "HBCU Grads Offer Advice for First Year Students". NBC News. NBC News. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  2. ↑ "The Root 100, 2016". The Root. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  3. ↑ "A BRAND ARCHITECT WITH A VISION FOR THE FUTURE AND AN EYE FOR TAILORED SUITS". ShineHardFamily. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  4. ↑ "Luke Lawal Jr. ('12) named to The Root's Top 100 most influential African Americans". Bowie State. Bowie State. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  5. ↑ Connley, Courtney. "How Two Young Professionals Built a Platform for HBCU Students and Graduates to Stay Connected". Black Enterprise. Black Enterprise. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  6. ↑ Workneh, Lilly. "If You're Mad About Kaepernick And Silent About Cops Killing Black Lives, Do Better". Huffington Post. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  7. ↑ Gibson, Garrick. "Alumni Spotlight: Luke Lawal, Jr. – CEO of HBCU Buzz". HBCU Lifestyle. HBCU Lifestyle. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  8. ↑ Sharpton, Al. "DMV's Top 30 Under 30 2014". KYSDC. KYSDC. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  9. ↑ "Black Enterprise Partners with HBCU Buzz". Black Enterprise. Black Enterprise. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
  10. ↑ Jules, Kerline. "Top 35 Millennial Influencers Honored by Global Non-Profit Social Movement". Kjulesproject. Retrieved 12 July 2017.
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