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
Now in its third year, Forbes will bring its impactful ForbesBLK Summit back to Atlanta from October 8-10, 2025, hosting it for the first time at the historic HBCU, Morehouse College. Known as the central meeting place for ascendant Black business leaders in America,
Nick Cannon recently had a powerful full-circle moment at Howard University, where he was honored for giving back to the HBCU community in a major way. The media mogul, actor, and proud Howard alum received the Humanitarian Award during the Bison Choice
Taraji P. Henson, Dr. Cornel West, and Usher will each deliver commencement addresses at three prominent Metro Atlanta colleges this May. Known for her powerful performances in film and television, including her leading role in Hidden Figures, Henson will speak to the graduating class of
Students from two distinguished HBCU institutions — Southern University and Alabama A&M University — are making waves in the television and digital media landscape, earning Emmy® nominations for powerful video storytelling that celebrates campus culture, legacy, and creativity. Southern University’s “The Hidden
By Catalina Pérez De Armiñán and Michelle Garcia Several artifacts are being removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, according to the owners of the artifacts. The removals come after the Trump administration issued an executive order to remove certain pieces of
Columbia, SC native 803Fresh—whose name proudly reflects his 803 area code roots—recently brought his viral hit “Boots on the Ground” to South Carolina State University (SCSU) for an unforgettable music video shoot. With the famed Marching 101 Band, Divine 9 members, and a host of
Black Wealth Events’ flagship occasion, taking place from April 30 to May 1, will host exclusive engagements at Simmons College of Kentucky and Kentucky State University. Known for fostering economic competitiveness and innovation, this year’s programming will help advance the nation’s HBCU
The public media partnership led by Maryland Public Television will present its first-ever HBCU Week NOW Student Film Festival in the winter of 2026. Produced in partnership with Black Public Media and the platform, the film festival is dedicated to showcasing the
By Gabriel Bras Nevares Issa Rae recently offered a keynote speech at SXSW 2025 for her upcoming HBO docuseries Seen & Heard, and made a strong plea to the Hollywood industry. She spoke on how networks and higher-ups historically “used Black audiences” and
Norfolk State’s jazz ensemble and 11 others from Historically Black Colleges and Universities are competing to open for Wynton Marsalis and his Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra on Friday in Norfolk. The world-renowned jazz trumpeter and his group are performing Friday night at Chrysler