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New Film Highlights the Rich Legacy HBCUs for Young Audiences

Ashley Brown — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

To educate and inspire, the new documentary “Brown Hands, Black Schools” aims to explain Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ cultural impact and historical significance to young children. The film is adapted from a published children’s book by Latoya Turner, a Central State University alumna. Aria and Walter, the book’s two main characters, are followed as […]

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The Color Purple’s HBCU Star-Studded Alum

Quintessa Williams — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 17:31:17 +0000

The Color Purple hit theaters this Christmas Day and the performance reviews are already giving Black Excellence! It’s no surprise to know that some of our key figures in TCP franchise hail from HBCUs. Check out the HBCU-studded Color Purple Alum: Alice Walker from Spelman College Walker is an American novelist, writer, poet, and activist, […]

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Hampton Alumna Ruth E. Carter Becomes the First Black Woman to Win Two Oscars

Nyah Peebles — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 21:29:57 +0000

"Black Panther" costume designer and Hampton grad, Ruth E. Carter made Oscars history on Sunday, becoming the first Black woman to win two Oscars.

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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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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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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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Fisk University Grad and ‘Elvis’ Actor Shonka Dukureh Didn’t Take Her Hollywood Shine for Granted

HBCU Editors — Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:15:39 +0000

Fisk University alumna Shonka Dukureh, who played legendary blues pioneer Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton in the new feature film Elvis, has died at 44. Learn more in the story by Zoey Hodge at Andscape below. Actress and singer Shonka Dukureh soared to stardom quickly after what started as an audition tape led to a […]

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Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ Creatively Bypasses The Typical Supernatural Alien Storyline

Vanessa Roberson — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 15:53:20 +0000

Nope Debuts July 22, 2022 Jordan Peele’s latest feature film Nope is almost here, but the highly-anticipated project is still shrouded in secrecy. There’s just as much mystery about the plot now as there was when the trailer first dropped months ago. However, what we do know is that Nope is redefining how viewers experience […]

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Morehouse Grad’s Psychologically Thrilling Pitch Wins Fox Soul HBCU Filmmaker Contest

Vanessa Roberson — Wed, 15 Jun 2022 15:50:02 +0000

With film being one of the most cherished forms of entertainment in the world, Fox Soul created a landmark contest to bring a fresh perspective to the art. Through the “Fox Soul Screening Room HBCU Pitch Contest” launched earlier this year, the network was not disappointed in its search to elevate top HBCU filmmaking talent. […]

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The Stakes Are Higher Than Ever In Action-Packed New Blockbuster ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Vanessa Roberson — Mon, 23 May 2022 17:34:51 +0000

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ premieres in theaters on May 27 Top Gun is back, and if you enjoyed the classic you’ll be overjoyed with this long-awaited sequel. Premiering May 27, Top Gun: Maverick is packed with all of the action, star-power, and aerial tricks that you can handle. Tom Cruise returns as the Captain Pete “Maverick” […]

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