Luke Lawal
| Luke Lawal | |
|---|---|
| Born | Luke Lawal Jr |
| 🏳️ Nationality | African-American |
| 💼 Occupation | CEO, Entrepreneur |
| Known for | HBCU Buzz |
| 🌐 Website | lukelawal |
Luke Lawal is an African American entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of L & C and the brand HBCU Buzz.[1][2][3][4]
Career
Lawal graduated from Bowie State University, after which he started Suited Lifestyle, a Black male organization. The organization aspires to create an extensive professional network of young professionals and other like-minded individuals for peer-to-peer engagement via cultural and social events.[5][6]
Lawal founded HBCU Buzz in 2011 while still an undergraduate at Bowie State University. The Buzz emphasizes unity within all HBCU communities to enhance the Black college experience as well as improve the views towards America’s historically Black colleges and universities. The HBCU media outlet provides news and trends about Black colleges and universities. This is done by strategically utilizing references from schools, organizations, and other media outlets to act as a source of HBCU news for all historically Black colleges and universities.[6][7][8]
Presently, Lawal is the CEO and founder of L & C, a marketing and consulting agency. The company's profile includes media, marketing, and technology and also acts as the parent company of the brands HBCU Buzz, G Alexandra, and The Black Beat. Luke Lawal Jr. is also a Master Mason and a member of Omega Psi Phi fraternity.[9][10][11]
Awards
- The Root 100 – Top African American Influencers – 2016
- Maryland General Assembly, Business Award – 2016
- DMV Top 30 Under 30 – 2013[12]
- BMA Business Award – 2011
References
- ↑ "The Root 100 – 2016". 27 September 2016. Archived from the original on 28 September 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "BSU alum teams up with Allstate to help students at HBCUs". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "It's a Different World: Tips from 8 HBCU Grads for First Year Students". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ Editor, Lilly Workneh Black Voices Senior; Post, The Huffington (21 September 2016). "If You're Mad About Kaepernick And Silent About Cops Killing Black Lives, Do Better". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "My Name is Luke - Luke Lawal Jr". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Luke Lawal - #ShineHard". 10 August 2016. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ Ireland, Brittany (28 September 2016). "HBCU Buzz CEO, Luke Lawal Jr. Makes The Root 100 List of Influential African Americans - HBCU Buzz". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "TOP 35 MILLENNIAL INFLUENCERS". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "How Two Young Professionals Built a Platform for HBCU Students and Graduates to Stay Connected". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "Alumni Spotlight: Luke Lawal Jr - CEO of HBCU Buzz". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "Click here to support The HBCU Small Business Grant by Luke Lawal Jr". Retrieved 24 January 2017.
- ↑ "93.9 WKYS Presents DMV's Top 30 Under 30 2014". 1 February 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2017.
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