The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival brought its inaugural festival to Howard University last weekend, and it was all about celebrating distinguished HBCU alumni in the film industry, along with shining a light on the next generation of filmmakers. Over the three-day event, which was hosted by comedian and TV host Loni Love, attendees came […]

Stacey Abrams is the latest faculty member to join Howard University as the first Chair of Race and Black Politics.

Photo by: Brian Stukes/Getty Images Congratulations, Anthony Anderson, as he graduated from Howard University! In an Instagram post, the 51-year-old actor thanked his professors and described his new degree as “30 years in the making.” “To quote Biggie, ‘IT WAS ALL A DREAM!'” Anderson exclaimed. “Words can’t begin to describe the emotional roller coaster [sic] […]

Photo by: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic It’s a full-circle moment for this actress! Taraji P. Henson, star of Empire, will deliver the graduating address at Howard University in 2022. In 1995, Henson earned a bachelor’s degree in theater from the institution. “I am honored and humbled to be returning to my alma mater, Howard University, to deliver […]

Photo: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. across the world are mourning the loss of Cheryl A. Hickmon, the sorority’s National President and Chair of its national board of directors The devastating news of Hickmon’s passing was confirmed Thursday in a statement from the international organization. “President Hickmon transitioned […]

On Tuesday, according to The Washington Post, at least seven HBCUs underwent student and employee evacuations due to the threats. The schools that were threatened are: Howard University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, Florida Memorial University, Norfolk State University, North Carolina Central University, Prairie A&M University in Texas and Xavier University. Despite the alarming messages, […]

From the color of her outfit to the pearls that adorned her neck, every detail of Madam Vice President Kamala Harris' inauguration outfit was intentional.