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ABFF’s HBO Short Film Award Showcase
The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has announced the films that are taking part in the festival’s HBO Short Film Showcase. This year is the landmark 30th edition of the festival. Taking place...
New GABCO Leaders Plan To Expand Organization’s Reach
The Georgia Association of Black County Officials convened in Savannah on Sunday to elect new leadership. The new leaders say they plan to grow membership and expand awareness of the organization’s...
‘Black Culture In Chicago’ Exhibit Opens At Logan Center For The Arts
A powerful new photography exhibit is giving Chicagoans a chance to see Black life in the city through a fuller lens. WGN’s Very Own Micah Materre helped kick off the opening of “Black Culture in...
Will Packer Explains How HBCU Experience Shaped His Career
Florida A&M alumnus Will Packer is never shy about talking about his HBCU experience. Packer is one of the most well-known HBCU advocates in the nation, often using his platform to empower HBCUs...
Higher Education Ph.D. Graduate Wins Outstanding Research Award
A doctoral graduate from the College of Education and Health Professions' Higher Education program was recently recognized with a national Outstanding Contribution to Research Award. Christian...
Brooklyn Entrepreneurs Win Big At First Ignite Pitch Competition
Three Brooklyn small businesses took top honors at the inaugural Ignite Brooklyn Made Pitch Competition on April 15 at BRIC Arts Media, where finalists competed live for a share of $50,000 in...
