By Ronda Racha Penrice Black firsts in the 21st century are often surprising. âBeyond the Gatesâ is no exception. The first daytime soap solely focused on a Black family premieres this week on CBS and comes as the daytime genre is disappearing. âPassions,â
By Ronda Racha Penrice Black firsts in the 21st century are often surprising. âBeyond the Gatesâ is no exception. The first daytime soap solely focused on a Black family premieres this week on CBS and comes as the daytime genre is disappearing. âPassions,â
Courtesy of North Carolina Central University The North Carolina Central University Art Museum is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Elizabeth Catlettâs impactful teaching career in Durham with an exhibition dedicated to her legacy. The exhibit runs through March 16, 2025, and is
By HBCU News Staff On a night designed to celebrate the magic of film, the 97th Academy Awards took a heartfelt pause to honor those weâve lost over the past year. Leading that moment was none other than Morgan Freeman, who opened
Courtesy of North Carolina Central University At the 2025 NAACP Image Awards in Pasadena, California, Devin Freeman, a North Carolina Central University senior majoring in political science, made a memorable appearance. He presented former Vice President Kamala Harris, who received the esteemed
By Ashley Brown To educate and inspire, the new documentary âBrown Hands, Black Schoolsâ aims to explain Historically Black Colleges and Universitiesâ cultural impact and historical significance to young children. The film is adapted from a published childrenâs book by Latoya Turner,
By Cianna Morales A building that will serve as a community hub for preserving the stateâs Black history has been in the works for over seven years. New funding brings it a step closer to reality. The Virginia African American Cultural Center
By Travis Jacque Rose The achievements and contributions of Black athletes from D.W. Daniel High School over the past 50 years are celebrated in the new exhibit “Sincerely Daniel” at Clemson’s African American Museum. The opening is at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 27, at 214 Butler
By: Ian Shaiyen, Morehouse College student The Atlanta Hawks recently hosted a fireside chat between Big Boi and Brigitte M. Killings, managing director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. Held at State Farm Arena, the fireside chat was part of the Atlanta Hawksâ
As Black History Month unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on numerous historical figures who have shaped the narrative of the African American experience, from activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to cultural icons such as Maya Angelou and
By Briana Conner This year, the Houston Grand Opera is honoring Historically Black Colleges and Universities during the annual Giving Voice program. Now in its sixth year, Giving Voice is the Houston Grand Opera’s effort to elevate Black artists and educate the community. This
