A Fresh Celebration of HBCUs & Culture: The Inaugural Xceleader Gala

The Yard Lives On — the link-up we’ve been waiting for.

June 26-28, 2025 • Nashville, TN

BUILDING BLACK LEADERS

Civic Engagement

Since 2020, our Vote HBCU® program has inspired thousands of HBCU students to get engaged on issues that matter to them.

Women's Equity

XceleadHER has impacted more than 400 women by removing barriers to access and providing a thriving community of women on a journey to succeed.

Entrepreneurship

HBCU School of Hustle is a transformative program empowering HBCU students with the resources, mentorship, and funding to become successful entrepreneurs, driving economic growth and bridging the racial wealth gap.

From program fellowships to events in our alumni clubs, stay in the know about how we're building our global HBCU community.

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A group of students listening to Xceleader present at NASAP SLI

We're focused on impacting and equipping HBCU students

We support and empower HBCU leaders of tomorrow—today through impactful initiatives, HBCU thought-leadership, leadership and professional development programs.

Student-centered programming that equips them to succeed

Xceleader creates spaces for HBCU students to activate their potential through programs such as the Xceleader Executive Fellowship, Vote HBCU, and XceleadHER.

It's simple, we're building world class citizens + change makers

Our every effort is dedicated to ushering in a new wave of Black leaders passionate about equity, social activism, and innovative entrepreneurship.

We're gathering the best, boldest, and brightest HBCU student entrepreneurs to learn, collaborate, and grow. Click the link below to join our community!

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World class citizens

HBCUs are historically known for the change makers they produce and that won't change on under our watch

Vote HBCU® is a national nonpartisan civic engagement program with a mission to educate, mobilize and empower students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to ignite social change and increase civic engagement on campus and in their communities.

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Building Black Leaders

We take pride in creating platforms for students to learn and grow as they matriculate

The Xcel Student Leader Fellowship (XSLF) is a year-long fellowship program dedicated to developing student leaders at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

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Equity is a priority

Xceleader champions equity, and equips Black women with the tools to chart their own path and find their voice

XceleadHER was designed to prepare emerging women leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to become champions of self, career and community.

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Our Partners in Purpose

We're grateful for the partnership of these organizations and the more than 300+ individual donors who've supported Xceleader so far!

Inspiring The Next Generation
of Black Leaders

A Fresh Celebration of HBCUs & Culture: The Inaugural Xceleader Gala

Inspiring The Next Generation of Black Leaders

Closing the Black Leadership Gap from Campuses to Communities & Beyond

Civic Engagement

Women's Equity

Entrepreneurship

Our mission is to build leaders, impact HBCUs, change the world.

World class citizens

Vote HBCU® is a national nonpartisan civic engagement program with a mission to educate, mobilize and empower students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to ignite social change and increase civic engagement on campus and in their communities.

Building Black Leaders

The Xcel Student Leader Fellowship (XSLF) is a year-long fellowship program dedicated to developing student leaders at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Equity is a priority

XceleadHER was designed to prepare emerging women leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to become champions of self, career and community.

Let's stay in touch!

Our Partners in Purpose

Inspiring The Next Generationof Black Leaders

Inspiring The Next Generation of Black Leaders

Our impact is focused on building stronger leaders and communities, starting on HBCU campuses

Civic Engagement

Women's Equity

Entrepreneurship

Join our community of HBCU students & alum!

Our mission is to build leaders, impact HBCUs, change the world.

World class citizens

Vote HBCU® is a national nonpartisan civic engagement program with a mission to educate, mobilize and empower students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to ignite social change and increase civic engagement on campus and in their communities.

Building Black Leaders

The Xcel Student Leader Fellowship (XSLF) is a year-long fellowship program dedicated to developing student leaders at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Equity is a priority

XceleadHER was designed to prepare emerging women leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to become champions of self, career and community.

Let's stay in touch!

Our Partners in Purpose

Inspiring The Next Generation
of Black Leaders