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
Students at Georgia HBCUs who are interested in filmmaking now have a unique opportunity to duck behind the curtain, including one local college. The producers of “Beyond the Gates,” a new CBS daytime drama, have opened a contest for students at certain
Radio stations at historically Black colleges and universities have always played a special role in connecting the schools to their communities. Students receive training at the campus stations and many have public affairs programs that give voice to people and issues not
By Post Author The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) is pleased to join forces with Spelman College and BWFN (Black Women Film Network) to present a masterful Elevate Through Mentorship conversation between trailblazing Urban One Founder & Chairperson Cathy Hughes on the power and importance of mentorship with her mentee,
Green tears were flowing when Lencia Kebede made history this week on Broadway, becoming the first Black actor to assume the role of Elphaba full time in the Broadway company of “Wicked.” “It’s hard to even pinpoint a single emotion because I
The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) – in collaboration with the Office of the Vice President for Diversity and Community Affairs at Teachers College, Columbia University – is proud to announce ADIFF Women’s History Month Film Series, a compelling film series
By Cheryl L. Duncan Public media partnership announces call for short films in all genres by HBCU students | HBCU Week NOW,a public media partnership project offering films about the incredible impact and contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, is announcing the
Hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur Master P, born Percy Miller, was recently appointed as the President of Basketball Operations at the University of New Orleans (UNO). In shaping his vision for the program, Master P recently expressed how he plans to draw inspiration
By Maya Brown In the past three years, Tre’Von Johnson-Stearnes’ three aunts died and he didn’t know how to cope with the loss. He would find himself trying to shop, sleep or eat the grief away but nothing worked. He tried traditional therapy
An exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum Center is sharing the history and importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, while promoting literacy. “Home” is on display at the Children’s Museum inside Union Terminal. Latoya Turner, Founder of Brown Hands Literacy, is behind
The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) is red carpet-ready once again to Elevate Future Storytellers. Now in its 3rd year, the unprecedented film festival and challenge creates space for young visionaries to share their work and learn the business from HBCU industry notables. Submissions
