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HBCU Art Museum Exhibition Celebrates Elizabeth Catlett’s Legacy

Ashley Brown — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 16:00:00 +0000

The North Carolina Central University Art Museum is celebrating the 90th anniversary of Elizabeth Catlett’s impactful teaching career in Durham with an exhibition dedicated to her legacy. The exhibit runs through March 16, 2025, and is open to the NCCU community and the public. It includes one of Catlett’s rare paintings and a collection of […]

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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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HBCU Choir Prepares for International Acapella Challenge in Italy

Ashley Brown — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:00:00 +0000

The A’Cappella Choir at Rust College is thrilled to have received an invitation to compete in the 36th Annual International Verona Competition. The competition is scheduled for March 26–30, 2025, in Verona, Italy. “We are immensely proud of our A’Cappella Choir’s selection for this prestigious competition,” said Dr. Robert M. Dixon, president of Rust College. […]

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HBCU Student Earns Prestigious Honors in Classical Music

Ashley Brown — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

Jackson State University sophomore Josiah Osula is making waves in the classical music scene. Recently, he earned two prominent honors that underscore his exceptional talent and dedication. The Dallas native was awarded the $1,500 James Miles Musical Innovation Grant from the Black Violin Foundation, Inc., and triumphed in the statewide Music Teachers National Association competition […]

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HBCU Alumnus Takes Center Stage as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Ashley Brown — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Rashad Rayford, an alumnus of Alabama A&M University, is poised to bring a historical icon to life as he takes on the role of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Katori Hall’s acclaimed play “The Mountaintop.” Set to run from Feb. 14 to 23 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center, the production offers a reimagining […]

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Travis Scott Opens Coachella Stage to HBCU Bands

Ashley Brown — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In an exciting invitation, Grammy-nominated artist Travis Scott took to social media recently to extend an opportunity to college bands, particularly those from Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Scott tweeted that he’s looking for college bands to collaborate with him at the upcoming Coachella festival. Following the debut of his new single “4×4,” featuring performances […]

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HBCU Student Stars as Michael Jackson in National Musical Tour

Ashley Brown — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Hampton University is excited as senior theatre major Erik Hamilton takes center stage in the national tour of the Tony Award-winning production “MJ the Musical“. The gifted performer from Lorton, Virginia, captures the essence of the legendary Michael Jackson during his late teens and early twenties in this acclaimed show, which runs for six days […]

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‘Tiny Dorm’: HBCU Student Transforms Room into Stage

Ashley Brown — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 21:00:00 +0000

In an inspiring twist on college life, David Nyenwe, a rising junior and musician at Tennessee State University, has turned his dorm room into a vibrant stage, captivating audiences with what he calls the ‘Tiny Dorm’ sessions. His Boyd Hall dorm is a space to showcase his original R&B music, inspired by NPR’s beloved Tiny […]

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How to Choose Your First Musical Instrument

HBCU Editors — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:22:02 +0000

Starting on your musical adventure is exciting and selecting the right instrument and equipment is the first step. If you’re new to the strings of a guitar, or the keys of a piano, then choosing the right setup can be daunting. In this guide, we’re going to go through a few options: acoustic guitar, electric […]

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HBCU Professor’s Book Initiative Tackles Child Literacy and Hair Bullying

Ashley Brown — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, a passionate educator and advocate for children’s welfare, has embarked on a mission to address two alarming issues facing young students: low literacy rates and the epidemic of hair bullying, particularly among Black children. When she discovered that one in three children were not reading at grade level and learned of […]

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