Empowering Future Leaders Through the Power of Speech

The DreamHouse Foundation exists to inspire, equip, and elevate emerging leaders, especially those within the HBCU community. Our signature initiative, the HBCU Oratorical Challenge, is a bold platform where students harness the power of speech to express vision, advocate for justice, and lead with impact.

By merging tradition with innovation, we’re building a future where voices that have too often gone unheard of are now leading the conversation

Get ready to speak truth, power, and purpose. Here’s what’s ahead:

CONGRATULATIONS FINALISTS!

FINAL COMPETITION - APRIL 18, 2026

Finalists for the Inaugural HBCU Oratorical Challenge Championship

Jasmine Adams Winston Salem State University Spoken Word Recitation

Susanna Anovunga Southern University at Baton Rouge Prepared Public Speaking

Kenyatta Brown Morgan State University Spoken Word Recitation

Kizziyah Caliste Clark Atlanta University Spoken Word Recitation

Rose Darensberg Voorhees University Extemporaneous Public Speaking

Micah Edwards Winston Salem State University Prepared Public Speaking

Amoriana Gladney Clark Atlanta University Prepared Public Speaking

Madison Herrington Clark Atlanta University Prepared Public Speaking

Bradley Jackson Morehouse College Spoken Word Recitation

Elijah James Morgan State University Extemporaneous Public Speaking

Peter Oluwatoyosi University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Prepared Public Speaking

Prince Osei Voorhees University Prepared Public Speaking

Lauryn Palmer Fort Valley State University Prepared Public Speaking

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DreamHouse Foundation Overview: Leadership, Mission, Core Values

The DreamHouse Foundation is committed to empowering individuals to become stronger and more effective servant leaders. Guided by our vision, mission, and core values—known as the “Pillars of Promise”—we strive to enhance the quality of life for our community members by offering programs and services that foster creative, occupational, professional, and personal growth.

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Upcoming Challenge

Innovation Challenge 2026

Join us for our flagship annual competition where HBCU students showcase their talents in communication, technology, and innovation.

Event Date
October 2026

DreamHouse Innovation Challenge 2026

An annual competition designed for HBCU students to showcase their talents in communication, technology, media, and innovation. Participants form teams, develop real-world solutions, and present their ideas to a panel of expert judges.