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
In a surprising turn of events, the jury in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs reached a mixed verdict on Tuesday (July 2), causing massive hysteria amongst Black Americans online and victims of abuse everywhere. Diddy has been found not guilty on racketeering
By Rudy Chinchilla and Steve Kopack Paramount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump that had alleged an interview that aired on CBS’s “60 Minutes” last year with Kamala Harris, his Democratic opponent for the presidency, was deceptively edited.
Houston native and global superstar Beyoncé Knowles-Carter has donated $100,000 to Texas Southern University’s renowned Ocean of Soul Marching Band. The gift, made through her BeyGOOD Foundation, is aimed at supporting the band’s musical excellence and academic achievement, according to the Houston Chronicle.
The HBCU Week Foundation brought out its A-List supporters for its sixth annual Awards Gala. Stephen A. Smith and Anthony Anderson made their way to the Hotel DuPont in Delaware as ambassadors of the foundation’s mission to uplift HBCU scholars. The June
By Ariana Brockington Actor Lynn Hamilton, who was best known for her characters in sitcom “Sanford and Son” and historical drama “TheWaltons,” has died. She was 95. A representative for the late actor, Calvin Carson, shared the news of her death in
Media mogul Byron Allen, a key figure in Black-owned media, has reached a settlement in his $10 billion racial discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s. The case, which spanned several years, brought national attention to disparities in advertising spend directed toward media platforms owned by
A cheer erupts from the crowd. The marching band blares a soulful cadence. The energy is electric, but unless you’re in the stadium, chances are you’ve never seen it. For decades, HBCU sports have been underrepresented in mainstream sports coverage. But now,
By Liz Calvario Ananda Lewis, a former MTV VJ, has died at the age of 52. Lakshmi Emory, whom Lewis once described as a “phenomenal sister” in a birthday message, shared news of her death in a June 11 Facebook post. “She’s
By Drew Weisholtz Jamie Foxx let the tears flow while accepting the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards on June 9. After being introduced by Stevie Wonder, the Oscar winner opened on a note of gratitude. “Man, we used to take this
The Langston University Marching Pride Band has once again earned its place on the national stage as it was invited to compete in three “Battle of the Bands” this fall, including the 2025 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands. The Marching Pride
