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Black Excellence: HBCU Alumni Shaping Our Future Today

Ashley Brown — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:16:52 +0000

As Black History Month unfolds, the spotlight shines brightly on numerous historical figures who have shaped the narrative of the African American experience, from activists like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Rosa Parks to cultural icons such as Maya Angelou and James Baldwin. However, reflecting on the past, it is equally important to recognize […]

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How A Posthumous Emmy Win Shines A Light on Howard Grad Chadwick Boseman’s Legacy

Vanessa Roberson — Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:12:28 +0000

Chadwick Boseman’s legacy continues to live on after a recent historic win. The Howard University alumnus posthumously won an Emmy for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance for his role in What If…? during the recent Creative Arts Emmy Awards over the Labor Day weekend. However, the important accomplishment amid Emmys season has left us reflecting on just […]

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HBCU Alumnus Chadwick Boseman To Receive Disney Legend Honor At Upcoming D23 Expo

HBCU Editors — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 01:54:35 +0000

I stand here today knowing that my Howard University education prepared me to play Jackie Robinson, Thurgood Marshall, and T’Challa.” A Howard University alumnus has been selected by The Walt Disney Company for a very prestigious honor at its upcoming D23 Expo presented by Visa. Chadwick Boseman will be one of fourteen Disney Legends honored […]

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New Horror Flick ‘Barbarian’ Wants To Teach You To Trust Your Gut

Vanessa Roberson — Thu, 25 Aug 2022 22:03:27 +0000

An upcoming horror movie shows what bad things can happen when you don’t follow your gut. Presented by 20th Century Studios and New Regency, Barbarian tells the story of a woman named Tess who arrives on a rainy night to a home rental that she had booked a month prior. When a man answers the […]

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HBCU Alumna Megan Thee Stallion Keeps It Raw In Latest Album ‘Traumazine’

Vanessa Roberson — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 15:05:09 +0000

“Hot Girl” Megan Thee Stallion is back with a new album and she’s on fire. Traumazine is fierce, unapologetic, and just the type of music the industry needs. In her biggest musical project since dropping “Good News” in 2020 and graduating from Texas Southern University, listeners will finally get a side of the artist that […]

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Chilling New Comedy ‘Bodies, Bodies, Bodies’ Is The Most Gen-Z Film You’ll Ever See

Vanessa Roberson — Mon, 15 Aug 2022 15:49:33 +0000

Now in theaters nationwide For many, “woke” culture has brought long awaited awareness to issues like racism, classism, and mental health. But for others, that same awareness has created more problems than it solves. This is especially true for the rich Gen-Z teens in the new horror comedy Bodies, Bodies, Bodies. The film is named […]

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Why You Should Watching ALLBLK’s New Orginal Series “Send Help”

Nyah Peebles — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 18:58:05 +0000

"Send Help" is a new dark comedy series is streaming on August 11th only on ALLBLK.

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Honorary AKA Nichelle Nichols, Uhura in ‘Star Trek,’ Passes Away at 89

HBCU Editors — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:00:10 +0000

Trailblazer Nichelle Nichols, who among many things was an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has passed away. Learn more in the story by Brian Silliman at SYFY. Nichols made television history in the role of Lt. Uhura aboard the USS Enterprise. Beloved Star Trek icon Nichelle Nichols has died at the age of 89. […]

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Angelina Jolie Says Daughter Zahara Will Attend Spelman College in the Fall

HBCU Editors — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:02:30 +0000

An honor to have a family member as a new Spelman girl,” Angelina Jolie posted about Zahara’s arrival at the historically Black institution on Sunday. Spelman College has yet another young legend joining its ranks! Learn more in the story by Nicholas Rice at People! Zahara Jolie-Pitt has found her home for the next four years! […]

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Actor Who Grew Up in Fayetteville Stars in Short Film Screening Prior to the Movie ‘Nope’

HBCU Editors — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:59:24 +0000

A former Fayetteville State University student is enjoying a career in entertainment, with a role many can see on the big screen in and near their hometown. Learn more in the story by Akira Kyles at The Fayetteville Observer. An actor who grew up in Fayetteville will share the big screen with a feature-length film […]

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