By Kevin C. Johnson Every intricately detailed wardrobe choice seen in the blockbuster biopic “Michael,” from the signature crystallized glove to the famous red and black “Thriller” jacket, has Howard University in its DNA. That’s because Howard alumna Marci Rodgers (BBA’05) served as costume
By Allie Canal and Steve Kopack Warner Bros. Discovery said Tuesday that Paramount Skydance’s revised bid for the entire company, including its cable networks, could be preferable to Netflix’s deal for its studio and streaming business. The updated offer raises the purchase price to $31
If you love to party with a purpose, then Atlanta’s inaugural HBCU AWAREFEST needs to be on your radar. Presented by Live Nation Urban and Student Freedom Initiative in conjunction with the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens, this benefit concert is billed as the biggest HBCU fundraiser in
The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB) announces the airing of The Best of the Battles, the sixth installment of its nationally televised film series celebrating the legacy, excellence, and cultural impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands. Airing
By Marlene Lenthang and Saba Hamedy The BBC apologized Sunday for the “strong and offensive language” that was shouted during the taping of the British Academy Film Awards after a clip of an attendee yelling a racial slur at Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo
The partnership with HBCU First LOOK Film Festival launches during Black History Month, expanding national access for emerging storytellers. Streaming service Tubi has unveiled a new slate of films created by students and graduates of Historically Black colleges and Universities, marking the
Stacy A. Frazier smiled as she thought about being 7 years old, sitting beside her mother and watching dancers glide across the stage during Dance Theatre of Harlem performances. Now, years later, that memory recently resurfaced. Frazier, who is president of the
*Culture, legacy, and representation took center stage as Hollywood gathered for 25 Years of Love & Basketball: A Cultural Tribute + Conversation at the elegant The Maybourne Beverly Hills. The afternoon celebration marked the 25th anniversary of Love & Basketball and simultaneously launched the 2026
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. We’re safeguarding at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities. In recognition of Black History Month, Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories features
During his annual Breakfast Club Pre-Grammy Brunch, Grammy Award-winning producer Bryan-Michael Cox transformed a celebration of music into a moment of meaningful impact, joining fellow celebrities and industry leaders to launch a scholarship fund dedicated to supporting students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
In February 1837, the African Institute was established in Cheyney, Pennsylvania, at the bequest of Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys. He had designated $10,000, a tenth of his estate, “to instruct the descendants of the African race in school learning, in the various
