HBCU Access New York opens doors, builds legacies, and changes lives. We exist to make sure New York City students—especially those from underrepresented communities—can see HBCUs as real, attainable options.
Our mission is to create awareness, access, and opportunities for NYC students to attend HBCUs. We empower them with the resources, knowledge, and support needed to get into college, with scholarships, and succeed while there.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
WHAT WE DO FOR STUDENTS.
HBCU Application Support
HBCU College Tours
We guide students through the college process, from building strong applications to securing scholarships that make HBCUs financially attainable.
We connect NYC students with multi-campus tours so they can visit HBCUs, meet faculty and students, and experience campus life firsthand.
HBCU Mentorship Program
HBCU "101" Workshops & Semiars
We provide mentorship that support students with college readiness life-skills and personal development through HBCU alum and professionals.
We partner with schools and organizations to host events featuring HBCU alumni, students, and reps, giving families space to ask questions and learn.
2026 GOAL: 50+ Students PLACED | 100% ON ScholarSHIP | 15+ HBCUs
Mission & Leadership
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CHRISTIAN HILL
FOUNDER
A Brooklyn resident whose academic journey spans the 'trifecta' of an HBCU (Morgan State), a PBI (Georgia State), and a PWI (UMD Global Campus), Christian brings over 15 years of experience in non profit leadership and has directly raised $45M+ and helped generate more than $650M in total organizational revenue. He is deeply passionate about bridging the opportunity gap by helping students gain admission to HBCUs, secure life-changing scholarships, and navigate the path to long-term collegiate success.
ANTHONY WILLIAMS
Founder & CEO, Vivid Advisory
Board Chair — HBCU Alumni Outreach & Engagement
JAKE RINOW
Director of Biz Development & Sales, Coyote Promotions
Vice Chair — Corporate Activations & Engagement