By Jadyn Barnett
MECCA- noun, mec·ca | \‘me-kǝ\ : a place regarded as a center for a specific group, activity, or interest
THE MECCA- noun, mec·ca | \‘me-kǝ\ : THEE Howard University, a place regarded as a center for black excellence i.e the future’s Black business owners, doctors, creators, etc.
When you think Howard, you think of Black excellence through creation and academia. Since 1867, Howard University has produced some of the world’s finest Black scholars who go out into the world fulfilling our ancestor’s wildest dreams every day.
Personally, I have only been a Bison since May, and in the short span of 4 months, I have had the pleasure of being submerged into Howard’s creative culture. When thousands of brilliant, beautiful, imaginative young Black students all gather in one area greatness is expected to be produced. The spectrum of creaters is large; from painters, to digital designers, to business owners, to bakers, to rappers and singers alike, the Mecca is home to it all.
Although I have yet to hit the Yard and begin my true Howard journey, the networking of Howard is still alive and well. With that being said here are some creative organizations and HU24 individuals who deserve some recognition and support.
Organizations
HOWARD PLAYERS
Instagram: @howardplayerhu
Howard organization based on performing arts and activism through the arts.
HU ELITE MODELS
Instagram: @huelitemodels
Howard organiziton focused around modeling of all kinds. Runway. Print. Commercial.
HU LIGHT
Instagram: @hulight_
Howard organization that is a creative space for all creatives and lovers of the arts that promotes expression and healing.
Individuals
WXVYMEDIA
Instagram: @wxvymedia
An HU24 photographer and producer
LONNIE
Instagram: @lontfp
An HU24 photographer and videographer
ZAMOI
Instagram: zamoithephotographer
An HU24 photographer
ALANA
Instagram: @alanaismith
An HU24 filmmaker, poet, and creator
SIMONE’S STYLES
Instagram: @simones_styles
Howard is not only the Mecca for Black scholars, but for Black creatives as well. Go out, join, and support these organizations and individuals.