By Ariana Brockington Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom āSanford and Sonā and historical drama āTheWaltons,ā has died. She was 95. A representative for the late actor, Calvin Carson, shared the news of her death in
By Ariana Brockington Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom āSanford and Sonā and historical drama āTheWaltons,ā has died. She was 95. A representative for the late actor, Calvin Carson, shared the news of her death in
Media mogul Byron Allen, a key figure in Black-owned media, has reached aĀ settlement in his $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonaldās. The case, which spanned several years, brought national attention to disparities in advertising spend directed toward media platforms owned by
A cheer erupts from the crowd. The marching band blares a soulful cadence. The energy is electric, but unless youāre in the stadium, chances are youāve never seen it. For decades, HBCU sports have been underrepresented in mainstream sports coverage. But now,
By Liz Calvario Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52. Lakshmi Emory, whom Lewis once described as a āphenomenal sisterā in a birthday message, shared news of her death in a June 11 Facebook post. āSheās
ByĀ Drew Weisholtz Jamie Foxx let the tears flow while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 9. After being introduced by Stevie Wonder, the Oscar winner opened on a note of gratitude. āMan, we used to take this
The Langston University Marching Pride Band has once again earned its place on the national stage as it was invited to compete in three āBattle of the Bandsā this fall, including the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands. The Marching Pride
By Delaina Dixon In the current climate of cutting programs that honor the brilliance of Black students, the HBCU Week Foundation remains committed to recognizing Black students who are poised to excel in higher education and beyond. This 6th annual HBCU Week
The PEPSI National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is commemorating Black Music Month by re-airing its documentary, “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” which highlights the talent, traditions, and transformative power of HBCU marching bands. Starting May 31, the film will air on select
The PEPSI National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) is celebrating Black Music Month with the re-airing of its documentary, āCelebrating Champions of Culture,ā spotlighting the talent, tradition, and transformative power of HBCU marching bands. BeginningĀ May 31, the film will air on select
By Kiki Intarasuwan Music legend Janet Jackson returned toĀ performĀ on TV for the first time in seven years at the 2025Ā American Music AwardsĀ on Monday. TheĀ Rock and Roll Hall of FameĀ inductee, who turned 59 earlier this month, sang and danced to her hits “Someone
