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
Digital entertainment at HBCUs is shifting. What used to revolve around music and Netflix binges now includes games, right in the palm of every student’s hand. The scene has changed quickly; online slots have shown up alongside other forms of digital fun, intersecting with
By Adriana Fraser Howard University has produced some of the entertainment industry’s leading stars, including actors, filmmakers, musicians, writers, showrunners, media personalities, and more. The university’s list of alums who have gone on to attain success in entertainment is long, and some
The United Negro College Fund’s Atlanta chapter celebrated the 42nd year of its famed Mayor’s Masked Ball, raising millions to promote HBCU scholarships. The high-profile event took place Dec. 20, with local and civic leaders showing off their best black-tie outfits for
TALLAHASSEE, FL — This holiday season, HBCU alumnus Gregory Anderson honors his late father’s legacy with the Lifetime holiday movie “Deck the Hallways.” The film tells a heartwarming story of family, tradition, and hope and is available to stream on-demand via the
The United Negro College Fund’s Mayor’s Masked Ball is both a premier social gathering and a powerful fundraising initiative dedicated to promoting the value and impact of higher education. The event not only raises critical awareness around college access but also provides
HBCU marching culture took center stage Friday night at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Southern University and Miles College emerged as champions at the Red Lobster Band of the Year competition in downtown Atlanta. Southern claimed the Division I crown for the first time
The Clark Atlanta University alum and Alpha Phi Alpha member discusses brotherhood, building GREY AREA Brand, and why entrepreneurship is a long game that requires faith. Rodney Johnson is the founder of GREY AREA Brand, a fashion line that bridges the gap
Rapper Glorilla is putting HBCU marching band culture center stage in the new music video for her single “March.” The visual celebrates the precision, energy, and tradition of HBCU bands, featuring a standout performance by the Wilberforce University Hounds of Sounds Marching Band. With bold instrumentation, dynamic
By Matt Lavietes The “TODAY” show announced on Tuesday that Sheinelle Jones will co-host the fourth hour of the network’s flagship morning show alongside Jenna Bush Hager. Bush Hager said that Jones, 47, will join her on the newly named TODAY with Jenna &
By Rebecca Keegan For a company at the center of a chaotic battle over the future of Hollywood, Warner Bros. Discovery had a pretty good Monday. The media conglomerate’s film “One Battle After Another” and TV show “The White Lotus” collected the most Golden