By Christen Hill Howard University students took center stage at the National Gallery of Art in March, serving as tour guides for the Elizabeth Catlett: A Black Revolutionary Artist exhibition. As they led art enthusiasts through the gallery, the students passionately shared their
The inspiring story of Shaw University, the first historically black college in the South, is told in “Shaw Rising.” Founded in North Carolina in 1865 by Dr. Henry Martin Tupper who served as a chaplain in the Union Army during the Civil
By Chauncey Alcorn The hit HBO show “Insecure” is set to premiere its fifth and final season later this year, but the series’ end is just the beginning for the relationship between its star, Jo-Issa Rae Diop — aka Issa Rae —
Howard University student Abigail Hall took to social media, specifically Twitter, to announce her recent acceptance into Harvard Law School, and her tweet is going viral. Since tweeting her good news, the 21-year-old Jamaican American and Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority member has
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, a graduate of Winston-Salem University in North Carolina, is creating a new docuseries that will focus heavily on the history and importance of America’s HCBUs. The show is being produced with director Elaine Oliver, the director and
At one point in his career, rapper, producer, business mogul and philanthropist Master P (aka Percy Miller) wanted to have his own NBA team. Now, he’s changed his tune and instead of venturing into sports, he is putting his impact to good
Beginning March 23, 2021, a new talk show will regularly air on Detroit Live. Hosted by Alvin Woods, a graduate of Southern University and A&M College, a PR and advertising expert and founding father of the Media Model, a brand strategy and
By Chloe Melas Jamie Foxx will play Mike Tyson in a limited series. The project is named, “Tyson,” and Martin Scorsese is set to executive produce, a representative for Tyson confirmed to CNN. It had originally been planned as a movie starring
By Chloe Melas, CNN Tayshia Adams knows that being a co-host of the upcoming season of “The Bachelorette” is a big moment for her and the franchise. Adams spoke to CNN following the announcement last week that she will co-host alongside Kaitlyn
By Leah Asmelash, CNN For many people of color, hearing Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, speak about racism within the royal family was, though shocking, not exactly surprising. And one of those people was former first lady Michelle Obama. In an interview
By Chloe Melas, CNN The Oscar nominations were announced Monday morning and some history was made. Not only did women account for a record-breaking 76 nominations, but two women were nominated in the best director category for the first time. Below are