Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have been an integral part of our educational system in the United States. Originally being founded in the 1830s, HBCUs cultivate an environment that was long sought after to ensure educational equality. This nations HBCUs are full of the rich history of African American activism, and their campuses also […]
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NBOTB: A Salute to the Battle
Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), releases a new documentary film titled: National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to the Battle. The film is presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar and will air throughout February in honor of Black History Month. The new film captures the essence and showcases […]
BAI Chair on Bomb Threats
The Chair of the Black AIDS Institute Grazell Howard released a statement regarding the bomb threats that have recently been made to HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities. More than a dozen threats were made to schools such as Howard University, Southern University, Morgan State University, as well as many others. The police are […]
THE CW NETWORKS DEBUTS “MARCH”
From the CW Network comes the brand-new documentary series MARCH, that navigates through the journey of competitive HBCU band culture. MARCH directly follows the lives of varying band members and leaders that are a part of the Marching Storm, Prairie View A&M University’s Marching Band. The docu-series comes in eight parts, illustrating the efforts that […]
Basquiat × Art Basel
Fat Joe, French Montana, Busta Rhymes, and D-Nice all hit the Triller × The Bishop Gallery physical and digital curated experience during Miami’s Art Basel for the historic first-ever live NFT auction of rare photos of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a legendary neo-expressionist artist, by photographers Alexis Adler and Al Diaz. Our Friend Jean NFT Auction, was an exclusive […]
Interview with Mariah Pearson
By: Skyler Johnson On July 5th, 2021, the Revlon Creme of Nature “Legacy to Leadership” scholarship inaugural winners were announced. The scholarship was meant to provide funding to students attending HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities. I had the privilege of interviewing one of the students who received the scholarship: Mariah Pearson, who’s currently […]
Fifth Annual Culture Creators Awards Brunch
TUNE IN TONIGHT TO SEE THE FIFTH ANNUAL CULTURE CREATORS: INNOVATORS & LEADERS AWARDS BRUNCH! WE’RE SHARING THE STORIES OF THE IMPACT OF A FEW MULTI-GENERATIONAL CREATORS, HISTORY MAKERS, GAME CHANGERS, AND GLASS CEILING BREAKERS AIRS TONIGHT JULY 1ST 5PM PT / 8PM ON THECULTURECREATORS YOUTUBE PAGE SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO […]
Sen. Harris HBCU Interview
BET DIGITAL PRESENTS “BLACK AMERICA VOTES: HBCU STUDENTS INTERVIEW SEN. KAMALA HARRIS” PREMIERES ON NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Sen. Harris Discusses Education, Employment and Social Justice with HBCU Student Leaders from Spelman College, North Carolina A&T University, Hampton University, Tuskegee University and Howard University Hosted by Emmy-nominated actor, producer, and media […]
Stomp Wars Virtual Homecoming Experience
Stomp Wars, the celebrated national stepping competition and cultural institution, insisted the show must go on for 2020, and that’s exactly what’s going to happen! In order to engage, rally, and uplift students, the Stomp Wars program announces a historic first with the launch of The Stomp Wars HBCU-KNOW Virtual Homecoming Experience on September 26 […]
Clark Atlanta University × T.I.
Clark Atlanta University (CAU) President George T. French Jr. is thinking outside the box when it comes to educating, enlightening and empowering CAU students. The university is partnering with three-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist, actor, producer, songwriter and entrepreneur Tip “T.I.” Harris to create an amazing experience for CAU undergraduate students this Fall. “HBCUs have […]