What is the Alabama BIG 3?

Formally known as the Alabama Big 3 HBCUs, this collaborative initiative brings together alumni of Alabama A&M University (Bulldogs), Alabama State University (Hornets), and Tuskegee University (Golden Tigers). United by a shared legacy of academic excellence and cultural pride, the Alabama Big 3 celebrates these three flagship HBCUs through community events, networking, and alumni engagement—most notably, the annual Alabama Big 3 HBCU Cookout in the Washington, DC area.