Jul 13, 2026 | HBCU, Leadership, Media
Before Tony Brown became one of the most recognizable faces in television, he helped build one of Washington’s most influential institutions for training Black journalists. Brown, the founding dean of Howard University’s School of Communications and Hampton...
Apr 20, 2026 | Leadership, Media
Trell Thomas has spent the past several years building something people want to be part of. Through Black Excellence Brunch, he created a space where artists, executives, and changemakers could be recognized while still in motion. Now, he’s taking the same approach...
Mar 2, 2026 | Entertainment, Events, Media, Women
The NAACP is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, founded in 1909 to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure social, educational, political, and economic equality for all. Their mission translated into the entertainment space, as Toni Vaz,...
Feb 23, 2026 | HBCU, Media
The HBCU Radio Preservation Project preserves and honors the legacy of Black college radio. The WYSO effort safeguards at-risk historical media and gathering oral histories to explore how HBCU radio stations serve their campuses and communities. In...
Jan 5, 2026 | Business, Media, Men
At the center of his work is a clear conviction: Black stories deserve the same level of creative sophistication, financial backing, and strategic intent as the world’s most prestigious dramas. Odigie tells stories about Black professionals navigating elite global...
