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
At the Biggs Museum of American Art’s Harvest Party on Sept. 20, its newest exhibit, Keith Duncan’s “Battle of the Bands: The HBCU Marching Band Series,” took the stage. Mr. Duncan, based in New Orleans, is the contemporary artist behind the display.
The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South band has announced it will not participate in the ESPN Red Lobster Band of the Year competition. It was a decision outlined by band director Dr. Roderick Little in a public message on social media.
By Daniel Arkin Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show will return to ABC’s airwaves on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was suspended amid criticism of the host’s remarks about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. But many households across the U.S. still may not see
What was billed as a historic celebration of music and culture turned into a disaster, according to some attendees of the Big HBCU Battle of the Bands last weekend in Columbia. Ticketholders say they waited in line for hours—some as long as
Images of an all-new Air Max 95 honoring Spelman College emerged online, indicating that Nike’s next Yardrunner pack, a series celebrating HBCUs, would focus on the Sergio Lozano-designed silhouette. Well, it didn’t take long for the rest of the collection to appear, as we now
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is gearing up for the 2025 school year by spotlighting the importance of mentorship. HBCU First LOOK Film Festival will head to Virginia State University Sept. 23 to host its “2025 Elevate Mentorship” speaker tour with
Written By Lexx Thornton Redford was a champion of the independent film movement, creating Sundance as a vital platform for new and underrepresented voices. The festival became a launchpad for a generation of filmmakers, providing a path to success for those traditionally
From a Hampton Ski Trip to a National Footprint In the early 2010s, every year a group of Hampton alumni hit the slopes in the Poconos. One year, it was Carrington’s turn to plan the trip. He found the perfect house, coordinated
Maryland Public Television continues its ambitious celebration of historically Black colleges and universities this fall with eight new short films and primetime documentary programming that brings the rich artistic traditions of these institutions directly into American homes. The third year of HBCU
By D. Kevin McNeir In a public media partnership that offers content about the history, legacy, cultural heritage and degree programs offered by America’s historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Maryland Public Television (MPT) will debut “Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect.” The
