editor’s Message

It’s been a minute, but summer is near and HBCU Times is here to kick off the season! The sun is coming out, trips are being booked, and as usual, we’re bringing the fire. From legends to young visionaries, our HBCUs are accomplishing the impossible and producing at rates like never before.

Our cover features two leading men who share the stories of how the seeds they’ve planted have produced bountiful fruit and contributed to the success of our beloved HBCUs. If you haven’t heard of the legendary Dave Wooley, you sure will be thanking him after reading the feature story. Essentially, he’s the reason HBCUs have a reputation for hosting notable musical acts and booking top notch talent. Indulge in some inside info about Wooley’s early years as a teen percussionist sneaking into jazz clubs in Harlem. Learn how he went from playing talent shows to working with icons like Cissy Houston. As a multitalented individual, David Wooley began educating himself on the business side of the industry, which turned into a successful promoter career for HBCUs. From booking musical artists like Queen Latifah to lectures led by Maya Angelou,