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Black Men in College

Ready to see what's possible for your future?

Start here to learn how Black male thought leaders and role models navigated their paths to and through college and into their successful careers—and how you can do it, too.

Made possible by:

  • Lumina Foundation
  • ECMC Foundation

Hear career stories from people who've been in your shoes

Whether you're considering college, are currently in higher education, or are freshly out of school, these career stories are full of advice to help you plan your path forward.

What's possible when Black men are given the support they need to thrive?

We sat down with industry leaders who are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion to better uplift Black men through their higher education journeys.


Resources to help you take the next step

Use these tools to get the training, education, and support you need to pursue your future path as a Black man in higher ed.

Map out your road with the Black Men in Higher Education Activity Guide

This guide will help you (or your classroom!) engage with the stories on this site—and start planning out career goals and dreams.

More ways to discover who you are—and what you want out of your career

Watch Empowering Documentaries

Our award-winning documentaries will take you on a transformative road trip—and show you why moments of doubt and uncertainty are all normal on the path to building a fulfilling career and life.

Share Your Road

Share Your Road is a community where anyone can share the steps they've taken to build and grow their career—lending advice to the young people and career seekers on the path behind them.

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About Black Men in College

This project was created by Roadtrip Nation, a career exploration nonprofit that aims to help everyone define their own roads in life.

Through our award-winning public television show, our bestselling book, and our online tools and resources, we use storytelling to help people explore and choose the paths that work best for them.

Made possible by:

Lumina Foundation
ECMC Foundation