HBCU

Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hillman College Welcomes a New Generation

Netflix is bringing back the beloved Hillman College with a new series, focusing on the next generation of students. The show will center around Deborah, the daughter of iconic characters Whitley and Dwayne Wayne, as she navigates her freshman year at the historically Black college her parents attended. This isn't just a simple revival; it's a fresh take designed to ...

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Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hillman College Welcomes a Fresh Class: Netflix Revives A Different World

Netflix has given the green light to a new chapter of "A Different World, " bringing the beloved Hillman College back to life. This time, the focus shifts to Deborah Wayne, the daughter of the iconic Dwayne Wayne and Whitney Gilbert, as she starts her journey at the historic Black university. The show will explore her efforts to step out of her parents' shadow and cr...

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

HBCU Showcase: NCCU vs. NC A&T - Game Day Guide

This Saturday, get ready for a big basketball matchup as North Carolina Central (NCCU) takes on North Carolina A&T in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. The series between these two teams is a close one, with NCCU leading 84-76. NCCU is coming off a tough loss to Longwood, but they had been on a roll before that, winning three out of their last four games. They ...

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Dec 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon MGM Studios Teams Up with EICOP to Boost Diversity in Entertainment

Imagine if you could walk onto a real-life movie set, meet top industry leaders, and gain hands-on experience in the entertainment business. That's exactly what the Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) is making possible. This summer, EICOP is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios to create paid internships for students from Historically Black College...

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Nov 16 2024EDUCATION

Jay-Z and Wharton Team Up to Teach HBCU Students Money Skills

Rapper Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, have been working through their Shawn Carter Foundation to support Black communities for years. Now, they're focusing on financial literacy for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Partnering with the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, they're bringing a program called Champions f...

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Nov 15 2024EDUCATION

Rapper Jay-Z's Foundation Teams Up for HBCU Financial Literacy

Can you imagine getting ready for your dream job, but feeling like you're missing some key skills? That's where Jay-Z's Shawn Carter Foundation comes in. They've teamed up with the Wharton School of Business and Toyota North America to launch the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL). This program aims to help students at historically Black colleges and universities ...

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Sep 23 2024CELEBRITIES

Silent but Not Invisible: Juanita Vanoy Shines at Chicago Football Classic

The city of Chicago is more than just a place for Juanita Vanoy - it's her roots. Born and raised in the Windy City, Vanoy has strong ties to the community. Her connection to Chicago is evident in the way she continues to nurture it. This time, her love for the city took her to Soldier Field Stadium for the Chicago Football Classic. The event, now in its 26th year, b...

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