The HBCU choir from Winston-Salem State University is taking its talents to Europe, as the Grammy-nominated WSSU Singing Rams prepare for an international tour in Austria. Led by acclaimed director Maestra D’Walla Simmons-Burke, the Singing Rams will perform June 17 in Vienna
By The Associated Press BANGKOK — Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying
The road to ESPN’s Red Lobster Band of The Year (BOTY) for Division II bands has reached its final stage, and five outstanding HBCU programs remain in contention for the top honor. At the top of the list, Virginia State University’s Trojan Explosion
During the third annual HBCU First Look Film Festival hosted on Howard University’s campus Nov. 7-8, the festival’s founder, alum Sheila Eldridge (B.A. ’75), announced a historic partnership with the streaming platform Tubi to launch its newest channel featuring films created by HBCU students and alumni.
Live Nation Urban (LNU) and Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) has announced the lineup for HBCU AWAREFEST, which is the largest HBCU fundraiser in history. Initially announced in August, the festival marks a new joint partnership between the two organizations, along with the City of Atlanta and
By Minyvonne Burke and Tim Stelloh Three original paintings by Bob Ross were auctioned Tuesday for more than $600,000 combined as part of a series to help raise money for public broadcasting after the Trump administration cut funding. The pieces were featured in the famed painter’s
The 3rd Annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival closed with major announcements that signal a powerful future for young Black storytellers in film and television. During the festival’s Awards Ceremony Luncheon, founder Sheila Eldridge revealed an exciting new partnership between the festival
Spelman College is known for producing shining stars, and actress Adrianna Mitchell is one of them. The Spelman alumna and Atlanta native has landed a role on the Tracy Morgan-led sitcom on Paramount+, “Crutch.” “Crutch” is a spin-off of the incredibly popular CBS sitcom “The
Artist David Banner, Pastor Shirley Caesar and business entrepreneur Janice Bryant Howroyd will be saluted at the 2025 HBCU Honors. BET returns as presenting partner of the third annual celebration, which will premiere Thanksgiving weekend on BET and BET Her (Nov. 30, 8
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is returning to Howard University from November 6–8, bringing together a star-studded lineup of Black creatives and film industry leaders for a three-day celebration of storytelling, culture, and opportunity. The 2025 theme, “Elevate Future Storytellers,” reflects the festival’s mission to create pathways
Just weeks after Imani Robinson’s pilot episode of “3 Blind Mice” went viral on social media, the United Negro College Fund reached out to partner with her on a new campaign aimed at raising scholarship money for students attending historically Black colleges
