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In a special video, Urban One founder Ms. Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Urban One, shared her thoughts on Howard University’s legacy by expressing gratitude for her time at “the Mecca” and recalling her start there in 1971.
“I thank God that I was moved from Omaha, Nebraska, to the campus of Howard University in 1971,” Ms. Hughes said.
Reflecting on her early days as a lecturer, Ms.Hughes added, “When the School of Communications became the Cathy Hughes School of Communications, my joy was unparalleled.”
Watching Howard students cover the historic election feels like she’s fulfilling her life’s mission, Ms. Hughes said.
A Historic Milestone with Kamala Harris
The evening holds even deeper meaning for Hughes, as Vice President Kamala Harris, a Howard alumna, may potentially deliver her presidential acceptance speech on campus.
“When President Harris accepts her new responsibility as the first woman to lead the most powerful nation on this planet, on the campus of the Black university that educated her, my wonderful Howard University, I will definitely know for sure that this is the very best day of my career,” Ms. Hughes said. She described the scenario as a powerful statement of Harris’ loyalty to her roots and the significance of HBCUs in building leaders.