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About The Ave

At The Ave, we believe that journalism has the power to inform, educate, and inspire. We're committed to covering stories that matter and providing our readers with the information they need to make informed decisions. But we're more than just a media agency. We're a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about creating positive change in the HBCU world.

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We are here to give a voice

The Ave produces articles, stories, and videos that target education, music, and other lifestyle topics related to B-CU and HBCU’s in general. Our custom publishing and creative studio division offers full-service capabilities in producing premium publications, digital products, and apparel.

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MEET THE A-TEAM

The Ave is brought to you by a team of humans with an extraordinary set of skills. Our only goal is to uplift B-CU and every other Historically Black College and University through the power of media.

Editorial Team

Stephen Holmes Jr.

FOUNDING EDITOR

A true digital marketing pro and Founding Editor of a The Ave, Stephen is constantly identifying opportunities to increase exposure to Bethune-Cookman.

Hollie Henry

BUSINESS MANAGER

Hollie is the mastermind who keeps chaos in check and the business flowing. With a brain of solid strategies and a mind of organization, she helps us drive success.

Angelina Vickers

COMMUNITY & EVENTS MANAGER

If you’ve ever seen us looking good in public, you have Angelina to thank for that. We are a lot closer to the community because of Angelina.

Rasa Aaron-Drane

ALUMNI LIASON

Rasa is our central hub to all things Alumni. With her vast network of institutional contacts, we’re able to keep connected to alumni and students.

Dontavius Seaborn

SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR - ACADEMIA

Dontavius is our resident academic expert. With a passion for generating positive student outcomes, he’s solid asset to our most important category: Education.

Tiffany Spencer

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Seeking wise council is always a good idea. From the big ideas to the small details, Tiffany brings a wealth of invaluable business expertise to The Ave team.

Tyler Kelly

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Social Media can be tricky. Staying up to date on a the latest trends and technology can be a tough task but good thing for us we have Tyler, a true Social Media expert.

Chantel Pelsey

DIGITAL MARKETING MANAGER

Web design, ecommerce, media you name it, Chantel’s digital expertise allows us to develop our channels in ways that drive growth and engagement.

Breyon Glenn

Senior Content Editor

With an eye for the details, Breyon is our resident grammar police. He ensure that every word that leaves The Ave is accurate and complete.

Tiffany Murphy

LEAD GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Meet our design maestro, “Murph”. Armed with a keyboard and a creative spirit, she turns ordinary ideas into dope concepts.

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Fundraising (Vacant)

Social Media can be tricky. Staying up to date on a the latest trends and technology can be a tough task but good thing for us we have Jameka, a true Social Media expert.

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Email Marketing (Vacant)

Web design, ecommerce, media you name it, Chantel’s digital expertise allows us to develop our channels in ways that drive growth and engagement.

What we are doing?

We are here to be the voice of the students, alumni, and community.

The Ave believe that everyone is better off when everyone is working from the same set of facts. Our team strives to tell accurate and meaningful stories but all ask the tough questions.

Join The Ave as a Guest Contributor

Submit your work content to The Ave to be featured on our site.

Topics must be relevant
Must pass editorial approval process
Must agree to The Ave’s T&C’s
Must not defame this or any HBCU

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