The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, celebrating the rich culture and diverse talent within the HBCU community, will take place on November 8-10, 2024, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., featuring panel discussions, masterclasses, film screenings, and interactive Career & Vendor Lounge.
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‘History of a National Treasure: Morgan State University’ documentary highlights roots of historically Black institution in Baltimore
Morgan State University is sponsoring a national public media effort called HBCU Week NOW, featuring 30 hours of original programming dedicated to the history and culture of HBCUs in America, with a premiere of the film “History of A National Treasure: Morgan State University” at Maryland Public Television.
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Maryland Public Television highlights Black colleges and universities with fifth annual HBCU Week
Maryland Public Television is celebrating HBCU Week from September 2-8 with 30 hours of HBCU-based content and 12 premiere films, featuring stories about arts, music, history, and sports.
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LeBron James Family Foundation inspires a blueprint for community empowerment
The LeBron James Family Foundation has become a national model for athletes, entertainers and politicians, providing comprehensive support to over 1,400 students in the Akron area and redefining the concepts of family and community.
Posted inWashington D.C. News
Nick Arrington, hometown reality star, throws out the first pitch at Nationals stadium
Nick Arrington, a prominent cast member on Bravo network’s “Summer House: Martha\’s Vineyard”, threw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Nationals versus Chicago Cubs game on Aug. 30, celebrating HBCU/Divine Nine Day.
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D.C. activists vouch for statehood as ‘51st State’ documentary premieres at D.C./DOX Film Festival
A documentary called “51st State” was premiered at the D.C./DOX Film Festival, highlighting the fight for statehood in the nation’s capital and the need for representation for the District of Columbia’s 700,000 residents.
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PRESS ROOM: Documentary shines a light on cotillions as a way to celebrate Black girlhood
A Black debutante ball in Canton, Ohio, is using the cotillion experience as programming for Black girls, many of whom live below the poverty line, and the documentary “The Debutantes” explores the pressure of paying bills, familial tensions and discovering themselves in a world where they feel judged.
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Christian Cooper: From Central Park Karen’s target to Emmy-winning birdwatcher
Christian Cooper, an avid birdwatcher, won a Daytime Emmy Award for his show “Extraordinary Birder with Christian Cooper” after a racist encounter with a so-called “Karen” in 2020, which highlighted systemic racial issues and led to the creation of his show.
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Broadway celebrates a packed and varied theater season with the 2024 Tony Awards
The 28 Broadway shows nominated for Tony Awards are hoping to win on June 16, with “Hell’s Kitchen” and “Stereophonic” leading the pack with 13 nominations each.
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Mandisa, Grammy-winning singer and ‘American Idol’ alum, dies at 47
Mandisa, a contemporary Christian singer who appeared on “American Idol” and won a Grammy for her 2013 album “Overcomer”, has died at the age of 47.
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“Freaknik” documentary premieres on Hulu
Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told is a compelling documentary that explores the rise and fall of the legendary spring break destination for Black college students in the 1990s, and the cultural significance of the event as a melting pot of diversity and musical expression.
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The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation partners with Paramount Pictures on the release of the new “Bob Marley: One Love” Film to provide social justice scholarships
The CBCF and Paramount Pictures have partnered to provide The Bob Marley: One Love Social Impact Scholarships to support students pursuing degrees in social justice related programs at selected HBCUs.