Luke Lawal Jr.

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]

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

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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