Did you know that many (most) HBCUs were founded by white people? If that’s not a surprise, good, because despite the name, Historically Black Colleges and Universities have a long history of enrolling and embracing non-Black students. Now, in 2023, we welcome another white person who champions the cause of HBCUs. Meet George Sedberry Jr.

Just listen to his story and be inspired by his fascination with history and advocacy for HBCUs. His TikTok and Instagram handles boast @whitegeorge and @thewhitgeorge followers respectively, and he’s just getting started. Whether it’s traveling to schools, homecomings or this week’s Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, George is committed to learning and sharing all that knows for the sake of students and educators around the country. An ally in every sense of the word, we salute George for his courage and commitment to uplifting HBCU education.