June is Black Music Month, and HBCU Gameday is proud to spotlight an often-overlooked part of HBCU history. At a time when America was not ready to welcome many Black entertainers into mainstream venues, Historically Black Colleges and Universities opened their doors.
By Doha Madani The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences offered its support to Teyana Taylor after the “One Battle After Another” star alleged she was shoved by security at the Oscars on Sunday. Video circulated online of what seemed to be the aftermath of the
The new partnership will focus on coverage of the cultural advancements and academic triumphs of Historically Black Colleges and Universities nationwide. A brand-new partnership between HBCU GO and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has launched, with one common goal: elevating the HBCU experience to a
conic musicians, athletes and business leaders are heading to Atlanta next week for the inaugural HBCU AwareFest. The event, produced by the Student Freedom Initiative with Live Nation Urban, the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens, is a festival aiming to “address one of the most
The FAMU drum major Oscars appearance was more than just a performance — it was a cultural breakthrough. Representing Florida A&M University, Oloyede took part in a live Oscars performance tied to the film Sinners, executing precise baton choreography while contributing to a visually
A new television series centered around historically Black colleges and universities is gaining momentum as development continues on the H.E.R Oprah Winfrey HBCU drama. The project, titled “The B-Side,” is being developed by Grammy-winning artist H.E.R. and media mogul Oprah Winfrey. The H.E.R
The first female head drum major of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Marching “100” recently appeared on the stage of the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. To say that Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede is having a remarkable year would be an
By Rebecca Cohen Michael B. Jordan, who rose from a child actor into one of Hollywood’s leading men, won his first Oscar on Sunday, taking home the coveted best actor prize. Jordan starred in a double role as the twin brothers Smoke and
In a powerful alignment of media, mission and movement, the Allen Media Group free-streaming digital platform and premier destination for historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) sports and culture, HBCU GO and UNCF, the nation’s largest and most effective education organization for underrepresented students, are pleased to
By Phaedra Trethan There isn’t a building for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, no place to visit, no walls for exhibits to hang. At least not yet. But the institution created by Congress in 2020 is very much active in telling the
This Black History Month we’re sharing stories about community, memory, and why radio preservation matters in Legacy Listening: HBCU Radio Memories, our series featuring excerpts from oral histories collected by the HBCU Radio Preservation Project. This week we meet Dr. Morakinyo Kuti, a 1985 Central
