Meet Our Founder

Entrepreneur. Speaker. Cultural Marketing Architect.

Travis P. Jackson is a nationally recognized entrepreneur and cultural marketing visionary dedicated to amplifying the legacy, pride, and power of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). As the founder and CEO of HBCU Pride Nation, Travis has transformed a grassroots movement into a nationally respected platform, reaching millions through strategic campaigns, compelling storytelling, and transformative events.

A proud graduate of North Carolina A&T State University (B.S., Public Relations), Travis has leveraged his communications expertise to create impactful partnerships with major brands such as BET, Toyota, AT&T, Lenovo, and Cracker Barrel. His work has earned recognition from the US Black Chamber of Commerce, the Charlotte Black Chamber of Commerce as a “Top 30 Under 30 Black Entrepreneur,” the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame as a “Emerging HBCU Leader of the Year” and he was invited to the White House to cover HBCU initiatives for Vice President Kamala Harris.

With over a decade of experience in event planning, digital marketing, public speaking, and content creation, Travis has led national conversations on Black excellence. He is the visionary behind The HBCU Panel Experience and the which has awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships to students, and the founder of “Meet Me At The Cafe: The Podcast”. His influence spans from the NBA All-Star stage to leadership conferences and philanthropic efforts in Ghana.

Travis is a published Amazon Best-Selling Author, the owner of the official HBCU PRIDE® trademark, and continues to lead with purpose, creativity, and a mission to empower the next generation of Black leaders through culture, education, and innovation.