December is a time for the holidays, snow, and gift-giving. However, some of the nation's HBCUs also celebrate their fall graduates. This past weekend, the class of 2021 celebrated this monumental accomplishment and posted their best pictures and videos on social media to share with the world. Below are just a small group of the best and brightest this graduate season.
My mom hooded me today ???? I graduate from law school tomorrow. First lawyer in my family & I’m only 23. Dade County, this one for you. pic.twitter.com/cT8ljK8F40— kpw (@thelawgirlkt) December 10, 2021
Some HBCU alumni who graduated this weekend have accomplished their goals despite the most challenging circumstances.
Y’all ???? my cousin the first BLIND student to graduate from JSU ???????? NO EXCUSES ‼️ pic.twitter.com/Bq2Mz6SF5m— .That’s.CJ.SISTER. ???? (@ikki__vikki) December 10, 2021
Individuals who are part of the Divine Nine also celebrated their graduation this weekend with pictures showcasing their organization and other collegiate accolades.
I might be the smallest, but you can refer to me as the biggest. Big ACE, BIG CAP TEE, & YOUR GIRL IS ABOUT TO BE 1 DEGREE HOTTER BIG GRADUATE ????????????❤️???? pic.twitter.com/WZAefbQ6KJ— BIG TIE (@tierraalyssaa) December 10, 2021
Alumni celebrated their graduations with a party, a champagne toast, or even for Jalon Jackson, a brand new car.
who you know graduates from college and then gets their DREAM CAR all in the same day?
Immensely blessed to say the least ???????? pic.twitter.com/Y061EtifNi
— JJack???? (@JalonJackson_) December 12, 2021
Future doctors are on the way providing even more representation in the field.
2021 finna graduate college ???? pic.twitter.com/CzZgjIKEMw— P???? (@paulalorene_) December 10, 2021
Graduate college ✅ pic.twitter.com/JALoqWYDwR— Solon Page III (@SolonPage) December 11, 2021
Lifelong dreams were accomplished over this past weekend, including Devante Johnson's childhood dream of becoming a lawyer.
Devante D. Johnson, J.D. ⚖️
Wow, what a ride! I remember when I was 7 years old and I decided that I was going to become a lawyer. I chose and stayed on this career path for 20+ years. Now, I am a first generation law school graduate. #LawSchool #Graduation #Hooded pic.twitter.com/KRRzmrGOkB— Mr. Johnson, J.D. ❄️ (@Mr_PHROZEN) December 11, 2021
It’s a hot girl graduate ???????????? pic.twitter.com/BLYMvrrvy0— Zennie Booi ???? (@ZennieBooi) December 11, 2021
From Prairie View to Alcorn, schools across the country celebrated their new alumni.
big pvamu graduate ???????? pic.twitter.com/qOpOn1jmQH— Ti???? (@TiAnnaAlexis_) December 11, 2021
Officially a College Graduate! ???????? #Subr pic.twitter.com/xdlIMlcJy9— CK (@xdoppe) December 11, 2021
Megan Thee Stallion, who graduated from Texas Southern University this past weekend, had flooded the timeline along with many others sharing their stunning graduation portraits.
#MeganTheeGraduate WE DID IT HOTTIES pic.twitter.com/vpOeRxX8yN
— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) December 11, 2021
2021 Graduate ????????????#NCAT21
#AggiePride
pic.twitter.com/3sHfRrZuIq— Lataija???????? (@adoseoftai) December 10, 2021
2021, finna graduate college ???? pic.twitter.com/g4OrSlD1Wf
— merry toji fushiguro simp account ♡ (@__zofinity) December 11, 2021
Without God none of this would be possible, anyone that knows me knows the educational part of college I couldn’t stand ????.
Hebrews 12:11 ✨
December 10, 2021 @ 9:30 am ???????????? will be the day it all works together for my good ????????????. pic.twitter.com/e5rKitVuFX
— Jone’t (@Shartinque) December 1, 2021
Despite the odds stacked against many of them, these individuals accomplished what was once considered impossible in the past. And they are inspiring future generations to aspire to obtain a higher education.
It honestly hasn’t hit me yet but I’m really a hbcu graduate now! I’m officially an alumna who has earned her bachelors in computer science & is certified in cyber security. I’m so proud of me???? pic.twitter.com/4GE1SY20rO— Empress???? (@caliakam) December 8, 2021
I’m just praising God at this point! I was suppose to be gone a long time ago!! pic.twitter.com/sSJcl8rkpS— ???? (@makaylafillmore) December 12, 2021
Congratulations to the Fall Class of 2021 and all of those who graduated this winter season!