Byron Allen, the founder, chairman and CEO of Allen Media Group, has been named one of six special honorees who will be celebrated at EBONY’s 2026 Power 100 Gala, recognizing his influence in media ownership and business. Allen, whose company is the
conic musicians, athletes and business leaders are heading to Atlanta next week for the inaugural HBCU AwareFest. The event, produced by the Student Freedom Initiative with Live Nation Urban, the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens, is a festival aiming to “address one of the most
The FAMU drum major Oscars appearance was more than just a performance — it was a cultural breakthrough. Representing Florida A&M University, Oloyede took part in a live Oscars performance tied to the film Sinners, executing precise baton choreography while contributing to a visually
A new television series centered around historically Black colleges and universities is gaining momentum as development continues on the H.E.R Oprah Winfrey HBCU drama. The project, titled “The B-Side,” is being developed by Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. The H.E.R
The first female head drum major of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” recently appeared on the stage of the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. To say that Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is having a remarkable year would be an
By Rebecca Cohen Michael B. Jordan, who rose from a child actor into one of Hollywood’s leading men, won his first Oscar on Sunday, taking home the coveted best actor prize. Jordan starred in a double role as the twin brothers Smoke and
In a powerful alignment of media, mission and movement, the Allen Media Group free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) sports and culture, HBCU GO and UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective education organization for underrepresented students, are pleased to
By Phaedra Trethan There isn’t a building for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, no place to visit, no walls for exhibits to hang. At least not yet. But the institution created by Congress in 2020 is very much active in telling the
This Black History Month we’re sharing stories about community, memory, and why radio preservation matters in Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories, our series featuring excerpts from oral histories collected by the HBCU Radio Preservation Project. This week we meet Dr. Morakinyo Kuti, a 1985 Central
The 10th annual UNCF North Texas Mayors’ Masked Ball was a huge success, conducted on Feb. 7 at the Hyatt Regency, Dallas. With more than 650 guests in attendance, the event raised $550,000 in cash and in-kind donations, and featured various dignitaries,
Black History Month continues to spotlight groundbreaking achievement, and Hooda Brown Dawson Guinness World Record history is now official. Corhonda “Hooda Brown” Dawson, a Memphis native, ocean explorer, and proud graduate of Tennessee State University, has earned recognition from Guinness World Records for the fastest time to scuba