Maya Angelou First Black Woman on a Quarter
Maya Angelou becomes the first Black woman featured on a U.S. quarter. The coins honor the Civil Rights activist and poet as part of the...
Anderson Cooper: Amanda Gorman’s Amazing Talent
22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman showcases her brilliance beyond her viral inauguration poem in a revealing Anderson Cooper interview. Discover the Black excellence behind 'The Hill...
Dr. Margaret Walker Inducted into MAX Museum Hall of Fame
Dr. Margaret Walker was inducted into the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (MAX) Museum Hall of Fame. The acclaimed poet and author of 'For My...
HT Scholars Earn Awards in HBCU Writing Contest
Two Huston-Tillotson University students won first and second place in the Fourth Annual Healing Stories Creative Writing Contest. The HBCU competition drew over 50 students...
Huston-Tillotson Names Earlyssa Cooper Poet Laureate
Huston-Tillotson University names student Earlyssa Cooper as poet laureate. The junior communications major has written over 800 poems and inspired thousands through social media....
Artist Explores Identity and Resilience in New Work
Artist delivers powerful spoken word piece exploring Black identity, resilience, and social justice themes. The raw performance tackles systemic issues while celebrating cultural strength and...
Lexus Awards 2015 Verses and Flow Scholarships
Lexus awarded $5,000 scholarships to 16 students from HBCUs through their Verses and Flow program. Recipients were recognized for community leadership and academic excellence....
TV ONE Announces Verses and Flow Season Three Premiere
TV One announces Verses and Flow Season 3 premieres September 11 with host Omari Hardwick. The spoken word and music showcase features R&B stars like...