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Avery*Sunshine, Dana Johnson Shine in Genesis HBCU Campaign

Avery*Sunshine and Dana Johnson share their HBCU love story in Rolling Out and Genesis’s latest Because We Met campaign, spotlighting culture, connection, and the GV80 Coupe. RollingOut has once again teamed up with Genesis Motor America to celebrate the powerful bonds forged through the HBCU experience in the latest installment of their acclaimed Because We Met series. The 2025 campaign, Driving Imagination Forward, pairs luxury innovation with heartfelt storytelling, spotlighting how culture, connection, and community shape both personal success and collective progress. This year’s creative centerpiece is a 30-second video featurette starring Grammy Award winner Avery*Sunshine and her husband, guitarist and producer Dana Johnson. The duo, who

Alcorn State Launches 4Kasters for 2025 Football Coverage

Alcorn State University is changing the game this fall. But instead of a new quarterback or head coach, it’s a fresh crew of media stars taking the field. They’re called The 4Kasters, and they’re bringing a youthful, high-energy twist to HBCU football coverage in 2025. Meet the 4Kasters: The New Faces of Alcorn Football Media The 4Kasters are a group of four young sports enthusiasts who will serve as sideline reporters for Braves home games. With microphones in hand and badges around their necks, these mini media pros will interview players, coaches, and fans in real time. Their name is

2025 South Florida HBCU Picnic Rallies for Education

By Amelia Orjuela Da Silva for The Miami Times On a rainy, humid Saturday, July 12, at Florida Memorial University, the 9th Annual South Florida HBCU Picnic drew hundreds of alumni, families, educators and students under one rallying cry: “Protect the pipeline.” Beneath the vibrant displays of Greek paraphernalia, music, scholarship giveaways and proud reunions, a deeper urgency simmered. Against the backdrop of attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs, the marginalization of Black narratives, and the quiet gutting of federal HBCU support, this year’s picnic was more than a celebration — it was a call to action. “This

Mentoring Male Teens Tour HBCUs, Inspire College Dreams

By Kendra Bryant AFRO Intern Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood traveled to Washington, D.C., this month to tour two historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) along with historical monuments and museums. “It bothers me that Washington, D.C. is so close, but many of our young men have never been to these sites,” said founder and director of Mentoring Male Teens in the Hood, Cameron Miles. “For that reason, I felt it was important that we took this trip.” For many of the teens, the trip with the program was their first time traveling ever or in quite some time.

UNCF Empowers Black Parents to Advocate for Black Teachers

By Walter Hudson The United Negro College Fund announced a comprehensive initiative Tuesday designed to empower Black parents as advocates for increasing the number of Black teachers in America’s classrooms, addressing a critical shortage that has far-reaching implications for student success and educational equity. The initiative, launched in partnership with the Center for Black Educator Development, includes a detailed toolkit titled “Hear Us, Believe Us, Invest In Us: Helping Parents Advocate for Black Teachers,” which provides parents with concrete strategies for engaging with school boards, elected officials, and educational institutions to drive systemic change. “The stakes are high for our Black students,”

Franklin High Students Complete Powerful HBCU Mural

By Aaron Allen, At Franklin High School, students are helping preserve and celebrate the legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the face of what many view as a national cultural assault on Black history. Through a powerful mural now stretching across two walls of the school’s second floor, Franklin’s Black Student Union and student body are honoring the institutions that have historically supported Black academic achievement and cultural identity. The mural, which began eight years ago under the guidance of former teacher and BSU mentor Judy Griffin, originally featured 20 HBCU emblems. Today, it includes all 107

Alaska Hosts HBCU Band Camp with AAMU’s Carlton Wright

Held June 11–13 at Dr. Etheldra Davis Fairview Elementary School, the camp welcomed students from grades 6 through 10 and offered fundamentals in musicianship, marching techniques, and the vibrant traditions that define HBCU bands. The program culminated with a spirited student performance during the Citywide Juneteenth Celebration on June 14. “This was my first time in Alaska,” said Wright. “It’s a beautiful state and very breathtaking. The mountains, the North Pacific Ocean and the endless summer days are something to behold. Seeing daylight the entire time takes getting used, especially when the sun still is shining at midnight.” Wright joined a

HBCyoU Kidz Series Teaches Kids About HBCU Legacy

Brooke Hart Jones — a Hampton University alum and creator of the first-ever HBCU-themed doll line — is continuing her mission to uplift and educate through her latest venture, an animated children’s series titled “HBCyoU Kidz.” The new series, which debuted month, combines music, storytelling, and animation to introduce young viewers to the history and cultural impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).a “We have a YouTube channel that features animation with song and dance that fuses classic HBCU music with fun educational animation,” Jones explained. “Really, it’s just educational entertainment for kids.” The animated show centers on six

Morgan State Debuts at Venice Biennale with Drum Pavilion

By Nadia Addezio and Sylvie Bello Special to the AFRO Professor Coleman A. Jordan teaches architecture at Morgan State University. For over two years, he has worked closely with students and alumni from the Baltimore HBCU, as well as from Tuskegee and Clemson Universities, to realize “ReCall & Response,” a wooden pavilion whose form evokes African instruments, the djembe and the dundun—the latter often referred to as the “talking drum.” This striking work, blending architecture and sound, is now on view at the Marinaressa Gardens in the captivating lagoon city of Venice. “The drum has always been the heartbeat of

MOSS Hosts First HBCU Send-Off for Central Texas Students

The Making Our Society Stronger (MOSS) Foundation hosted its first HBCU Send-Off Celebration recently at the E-Center, 809 N. Gray St., in downtown Killeen. This inaugural event held June 8 honored local high school graduates who will be attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the fall. The celebration will featured networking opportunities, fun interactive activities, and engagement with HBCU alumni representatives. “We have so many talented youth leaving this area going to historic institutions, and they deserve our recognition and support,” said Scedric Moss, president and founder of The MOSS Foundation. “This is only the beginning.” This event

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