Fayetteville native and fast-rising rap star J. Cole recently discussed his side of the controversy involving Fayetteville State University cheerleaders appearing in his video, “Who Dat.” J. Cole – Sucker Free – MTV Shows Many thanks to Miss Info for the nod. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2010 HBCUDigest.com
If there was going to be a video praising the value of attending an HBCU to go viral, is there any surprise that it would come from Howard University? From the Washington City Paper: Remember all the brouhaha over Yale’s kitschy admissions video “That’s Why I Chose Yale”—in which a bunch of Ivy League-ers extol [...]
Renowned actors and philanthropists Tim and Daphne Maxwell Reid are partnering with Virginia State University to present the Legacy Media Institute, a month-long filmmaking program exposing VSU students to the industry best practices. From the release: “This program will provide VSU students with specialized skills, training and experience in mass media guided by top professionals,” [...]
The Florida A&M University Marching 100 will be featured performers at the ESPY’s post-party event this Wednesday beginning at 8:00 p.m at the L.A. Live Complex. The 100 will perform with rapper Gucci Mane, and will share top billing with R&B artist Robin Thicke and hip-hop legend Doug E. Fresh. From the release: “The band [...]
In the mix-up of her announcement at a concert and Howard University’s resulting response of “encouragement,” representatives for R&B singer Mary J. Blige say that she will not be entering the Washington D.C. HBCU anytime soon. From US Weekly: “Howard University came to her and expressed interest in having her as a student but she [...]
Renowned R&B artist Mary J. Blige recently told a crowd at the ‘Good Morning, America’ Summer Concert series that she has received an honorary G.E.D and has been accepted into Howard University. Howard has yet to issue a statement on the enrollment of the star singer. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2010 HBCUDigest.com
Howard University Freshman Todd Legette offers up this montage of Michael Jackson classics. Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2010 HBCUDigest.com
Alumni and administration at Fayetteville State University are angered over the appearance by several university cheerleaders in a music video done by popular rap artist and Fayetteville native J. Cole. From the Fayetteville Observer: “I am writing our alumni to assure you that the university was unaware that this whole scenario was unfolding,” (FSU Chancellor [...]
Today begins Delaware State University’s hosting of a Delmarva cultural staple, the 61st Annual Chicken Festival. A celebration of the region’s most popular export, DSU will also offer the visiting community access to new campus facilities and student culture. From the release: The festival will feature a carnival, which is also open Thursday night, an [...]
North Carolina A&T State University alumnus Alex Sanchez will be among 12 contestants vying for their own interior design reality show on the upcoming edition of HGTV’s ‘Design Star.’ The architectural engineering major became interested in the art during his time at A&T, and hopes his time on the show inspires children in urban environments [...]
