2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival
The 2025 HBCU First LOOK Film Festival opens submissions March 5th with a new Global Impact category for international filmmakers. Now in its 3rd year,...
Rolling Loud’s 10-Year Golf Invitational
Rolling Loud celebrates 10 years with a golf invitational at Turnberry Resort, featuring Jadakiss and raising funds for HBCU golf programs....
HBCU Students Empowered at 2024 Thrill of Possibility Summit
Over 50 HBCU students gathered at the 2024 Thrill of Possibility Summit in Nashville for STEAM career development. The event featured Charlamagne Tha God and...
HBCU First Look Film Festival 2024 Lineup
HBCU First Look Film Festival announces 2024 lineup featuring Naturi Naughton-Lewis, Loni Love, and film challenge with 200+ submissions at Howard University Nov 8-10....
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival: 2024 Dates & Honorees
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival returns November 8-10, 2024 at Howard University, honoring 100 notable HBCU alumni including Spike Lee and Fantasia....
PROPEL & Apple Launch HBCU Diversity Program
PROPEL Center and Apple launch accelerator program to boost diversity in entertainment industry through HBCU student mentorship and hands-on training....
HBCUs Face Severe Underfunding Amid Federal Investigations
Federal investigations reveal HBCUs are owed nearly $13 billion in underfunding, with Tennessee State University alone missing $2.1 billion from the state....
Living Legends Foundation’s 11th Annual A.D. Washington Go
The Living Legends Foundation hosted its 11th Annual A.D. Washington Scholarship Golf Tournament in Atlanta, featuring V103's Greg Street as honorary chairperson. The event raised...
HBCU Students: Apple’s Path from Classroom to Industry
HBCU students share their transformative journey from classroom to tech industry careers through Apple's educational partnerships and mentorship programs....
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival 2024 Lineup at Howard
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival announces its 2024 lineup at Howard University, November 8-10. The festival celebrates Black filmmakers and storytelling....
HBCU Bands Perform at 16th Honda Battle
Eight HBCU marching bands will perform at the 16th Honda Battle of the Bands on January 27, 2018 in Atlanta. The showcase features veteran bands...
Moguls In the Making Competition: FAMU Takes Second Place
Florida A&M University students placed second in the 2020 Moguls in the Making competition, a Shark Tank-style business contest for HBCU students backed by Big...
Jackson State University Innovation Award
Jackson State University's Center for Innovation earned the 2020 Award of Excellence for Innovation from UEDA, recognizing the HBCU's efforts to foster entrepreneurship among underrepresented...
Tennessee State University Gets $1M NSF STEM Grant
Tennessee State University received a $1 million NSF grant to provide 45 scholarships over five years for minority transfer students pursuing STEM degrees....
Warner Music Group Social Justice Grants
Warner Music Group's $100 million Social Justice Fund announces first grants to six organizations including Howard University's new music business center and support for legacy...
Thomas Hudson Named President of Jackson State
Thomas Hudson has been named president of Jackson State University after serving as acting president. The JSU alumnus led the university through COVID-19 and financial...
FAMU President: Pandemic Improves Online Instruction
FAMU President Larry Robinson says the pandemic accelerated the university's shift to online learning, transforming from 6% to 100% remote instruction in weeks....
Fayetteville State & Meharry Medical College Sign
Fayetteville State University and Meharry Medical College signed an MOU creating a medical education pipeline to address healthcare shortages in rural North Carolina....
JPMorgan Chase Career Advice for 2020 HBCU Grads
JPMorgan Chase launches a six-part Career Readiness Series for HBCU graduates, offering virtual career and financial advice through LinkedIn Live sessions....
Florida A&M Mourns Football Legend Ken
Florida A&M University mourns the loss of Ken Riley, who died at 72. The FAMU legend was a star quarterback, coach, and NFL cornerback with...
Kentucky State University director wins HBCU Educators award
Kentucky State University's Dr. Anthony Troy Adams received the HBCU Educators award from SAS Software at the virtual SAS Global Forum....
First HBCU Film Fest Kicks Off at Howard U. March 23
First HBCU Film Festival launches at Howard University March 23, celebrating Black filmmakers with a $5,000 student challenge. The initiative aims to build a pipeline...
HBCU Film Festival Mentions Eldridge (Video)
HBCU First Look Film Fest celebrates Black entrepreneurship with founder Sheila Eldridge. The inaugural event featured appearances by Michelle and Barack Obama....
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival Launches at Howard University
HBCU First LOOK Film Festival launches at Howard University featuring Netflix's Rustin as opening film, with sessions by Ruth E. Carter and Cathy Hughes....