HBCUYOU: P&G’s Commitment to Black College Students
Written by luck on December 2, 2025
Crystal Harrell, P&G’s Senior Director of Global Equality & Inclusion Communications and proud Howard University alum, as she shares the inspiring story behind the #HBCYOU program on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show! 🎙️✨
Discover how P&G is empowering HBCU students with essential resources, mentorship, and career-building opportunities. Learn about their 80-year legacy with UNCF, the excitement of the Bayou Classic, and the upcoming HBCYOU Honors featuring student-told stories on BET and BET Her. This is a celebration of Black excellence you don’t want to miss!
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Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction to Crystal Harrell and her Howard University pride
0:38 – What is the HBCYOU program and its mission?
1:17 – How P&G supports HBCU students with resources and mentorship
1:49 – The role of HBCUs as epicenters of Black excellence
3:07 – Excitement for the Bayou Classic and its community impact
4:02 – Spotlight on HBCYOU Honors and student-told stories on BET
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