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
Simone Biles won two trophies at the ESPYS on Wednesday night, including the women’s best athlete award. The 11-time Olympic medalist claimed the night’s first award, best championship performance for her efforts at the Paris Games. She won three golds and a
ESSENCE and MeetBoston announce Inaugural ESSENCE Kickoff Classic at Harvard Stadium This Labor Day Weekend. This Historic event brings HBCU football to Boston for the first time, uniting culture, community, and college athletics like never before. BOSTON, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ESSENCE, the premier media and
The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival has tapped actress, producer, and entrepreneur Marsai Martin as its Creative Ambassador, organizers announced today. The third annual festival will take place at Howard University from November 6–8, 2025, continuing its mission to spotlight young, diverse voices in
By Ronda Racha Penrice Following six Tony nominations and two wins, the Pulitzer Prize-winning family drama “Purpose is losing its onstage matriarch. LaTanya Richardson Jackson will perform with the original Broadway cast for the last time Sunday as the show heads toward the
As television cameras role on a new season of Bravo’s reality series Married to Medicine, some may be wondering if Dr. Heavenly Kimes’ announcement Monday that she’s running for office is just for show. The 54-year-old dentist, known for bringing the drama on the
Dr. Alecia Heffner-Crump, a proud alumna of Dillard University, Louisiana’s oldest HBCU, is a tenured higher education professional, an advocate for STEM, and a groundbreaking change agent. With her recent publication, Lead with Fire: How to Inspire, Influence, and Elevate in a Changing
 Houston rap icon Bun B announced on the HBCU Legends Podcast that on Wednesday, Trill Burgers will donate all proceeds from both of its locations to the relief efforts for the flooding in central Texas. “We at Trill Burgers understand the need
More than a century of sisterhood, scholarship, service, and social action will take center stage as Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated convenes its 57th National Convention, bringing together attendees from across the globe to celebrate its legacy and shape its path forward.
By Nathan Prewett The National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University (ASU) has received an exhibit of 28 works of art by 24 artists from the National Alliance of Artists from Historically Black Colleges
By Frank Holland In a year when the U.S. consumer has been weighed down by economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and inflation, Black entrepreneurs are eager to get to the Essence Festival of Culture to connect with their core customers. “Essence Fest is like
