By Samantha Smith After nearly 40 years, we’re returning to Hillman College when the A Different World reboot premieres September 24 on Netflix. The ten-episode comedy series follows Deborah Wayne (Maleah Joi Moon), the youngest daughter of Dwayne Wayne (Kadeem Hardison) and Whitley Gilbert (Jasmine
The unmistakable sound of an HBCU marching band is once again taking center stage, this time alongside the legacy of Michael Jackson. Southern University’s famed Human Jukebox has partnered with Lionsgate for a promotional campaign tied to the upcoming Jackson biopic, delivering
By Jillian Simpson In November 2025, the Board of Directors of the Houston Museum of African American Culture (HMAAC) unanimously voted to install Davinia Reed as the Museum’s new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. She succeeds Dr. John Guess Jr.,
In a media landscape where ownership is becoming the real power play, Remy Ma just made a move that quietly connects multiple cultural lanes. Her platform, Remy Network, has added Brick x Brick with JCSU Women’s Basketball. A feature documentary rooted in
By The Associated Press Afrika Bambaataa, a man widely considered one of the main pioneers of hip-hop, died in Pennsylvania of prostate cancer on Thursday, according to his lawyer. He was 68. Bambaataa’s sudden death was met with an outpouring of condolences from
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project ceremonially returned over 397 hours of preserved historic audio that was produced from the broadcast studios of Fisk University’s WFSK 88.1. The preserved materials consist of digitized audio of unique and original programs that aired on WFSK 88.1, including
The RHOA HBCU alumni conversation just got a lot stronger this season. When the official Season 17 cast reveal dropped, two of the biggest additions were Pinky Cole and K. Michelle, and that matters for more than reality TV drama. It means two women with real
A powerful new collaboration is bringing stories of resilience, displacement, and rebirth to the stage as Spelman College, the iconic Apollo Theater, and the National Black Arts Festival join forces for a compelling new theatrical production centered on life after Hurricane Katrina. The production, set
T.I. is making one final statement—and he’s doing it with HBCU culture at the forefront. The Atlanta rap icon recently released the official music video for “Trauma Bond,” a standout track from his upcoming final album Kill The King. The visual prominently features the Tuskegee University
By Hazey Taughtme The National College Resources Foundation is bringing a major opportunity hub to Chicago’s South Side as students prepare to meet colleges, scholarship providers, and career organizations under one roof. The gathering will take place at Chicago State University, placing students inside a
Atlanta welcomed the first iteration of HBCU Aware Fest. The fundraiser featured performances by artists including headliner Jill Scott, Common, GloRilla and Earth, Wind & Fire, according to The Grio. The event was organized by the Student Freedom Initiative to assist students and raise funds toward student debt relief. Jill
