Mini Audio Course: Speak To Our Sons Mentorship Series

Justin Blu, GEM USA Iconic Champion of Change Awardee, is the founder of Justin Blu U’niversity − an initiative focused on providing education and life lessons from a black perspective, in order to achieve a greater global society. He has bridged gaps between higher education and marginalized populations by delivering imperative information to millions of viewers via social media. As a scholar-activist, empowerment speaker, and entrepreneur, Justin Blu actively sheds light on racial injustice and inequalities; while simultaneously informing communities and individuals of solutions to empower themselves.

Beginning with involvement in organizations such as Black Student Union, and Men Achieving Leadership Excellence and Success, on the campus Florida International University (FIU), Justin Blu has continually found innovative ways to make progressive impacts. He recently participated as a cast member in MTV’s signature show, The Real World. Pioneering the use of reality television to conduct activism, Blu utilized the platform to address racism and systemic oppression. Throughout his endeavors, Blu persistently strives to combat racial propaganda; especially regarding inaccurate narratives depicting black males.

Justin Blu earned a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from FIU and is currently a graduate student researching African American studies at Georgia State University. Through his LLC, Justin Blu U’niversity, he mentor’s youth, conducts clothing drives, provides educational workshops, and organizes community empowering events. Justin Blu has committed himself to pushing for equality and serving marginalized populations.