The inaugural list of HBCU mayors across the country mark an emphasis on bringing focus to the local level where decisions impact citizens lives on a day to day basis and are felt far more immediate than at the state or federal level. All of these mayors oversee cities that have a minimum of 30,000 population and are part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. This year’s list includes 15 HBCUs present with Howard University’s four mayors leading the way for the most by one HBCU.

Albany State University:  

 Dorothy Hubbard (Albany, GA)

Chayney University of Pennsylvania:

  Thanddeaus Kirkland (Chester, PA)

Florida A&M University:

    Andrew Gillum (Tallahassee, FL)

  Oliver G. Gilbert III (Miami Garden, FL)

 Smith Joseph (North Miami, FL)

Grambling State University:

  Ollie S. Tyler (Shreveport, LA)

Howard University:

 Kasim Reed (Altanta, GA)

  Errick D.Simmons (Greenville, MS)

  William V. Bell (Durham, NC)

  McKinley L. Price (Newport, VA)

Jackson State University:

 Tony T. Yarber (Jackson, MS)

Johnny L. DuPree Ph.D. (Hattiesburg, MS)

 Errick D. Simmons (Greenville, MS)

Meharry Medical College:

 Deirdre Waterman (Pantiac, MI)

Morgan State University:

Catherine Elizabeth Pugh (Baltimore, MD)

Southern University @ Shreveport:

 Ollie S. Tyler (Shreveport, LA)

Southern University Law Center:

  Jannquell Peters (East Point, GA)

 Jacques Roy (Alexandria, LA)

Spelman:

  Paula Hicks-Hudson (Toleda, OH)

Tougaloo College:

  Dr. Karen Weaver (Flint, MI)

  Darryl V. Grennell (Natchez, MS)

University of Arkansas @ Pine Bluff:

Shirley Washington (Pine Bluff, AR)

 Carson Ross (Blue Springs, MO)

Virginia Union University:

  Sherman P. Lea Sr. (Roanoke, VA)

Xavier University of Louisiana:

  Percy Bland (Meridian, MS)