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By David Steele Johnson C. Smith University alumnus Fred Tatum, class of 1969, spent much of the three weeks following his 77th birthday in early February helping arrange a charter bus from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Baltimore for the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s annual basketball tournament. He expects the bus – carrying about 42 passengers at $195 a head – to be nearly sold out for its third straight trip to the tournament’s still-new home in Baltimore. “We call it The HBCU Bus because we’ve got people from different schools riding our bus,” Tatum said. “So, it doesn’t matter to us The post CIAA Tournament is ‘homecoming during wintertime’ for Johnson C. Smith alums appeared first on HBCU News.

By Andrew Skerritt Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., led a large gathering of devoted alumni, students, faculty, and staff to the state Legislature Wednesday for the annual day of advocating for the institution’s legislative priorities. Speaking on the steps of the Capitol Courtyard at the start of FAMU Day at the Capitol (DATC) festivities, Robinson lauded the University’s accomplishments in student success and other metrics as he sought legislative support for the institution’s 2023-2024 budget requests. “Results matter. Funding matters. We are seeing increases in our retention and graduation rates as part of our student success initiatives,” Robinson The post FAMU Day at the Capitol Celebrates University’s Accomplishments appeared first on HBCU News.

Bay Area-based multi-tasking entertainer Keldamuzik, also known as Diva, has made her mark in the entertainment industry. She is a music artist, actress, TV host, and producer who has recently been involved in several projects. Keldamuzik was recently seen in a movie called “First Date” by Manuel Crosby and is the host of her podcast […] The post The Keldamuzik Comprehensive first appeared on The Source. The post The Keldamuzik Comprehensive appeared first on The Source.

Last month, fans of the beloved Cosby Show spin-off “A Different World” received exciting news as cast members announced plans to embark on a tour of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the United States. The tour aims to celebrate the show’s legacy while engaging with students and fostering conversations about education, empowerment, and […] The post Sinbad’s Triumphant Return: ‘A Different World’ Cast Inspires On HBCU Tour first appeared on The Source. The post Sinbad’s Triumphant Return: ‘A Different World’ Cast Inspires On HBCU Tour appeared first on The Source.

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Brand Nubian founder Maxwell Dixon a.k.a. Grand Puba, was born today in 1966. Grand Puba made his musical debut with the group Masters of Ceremony. The group’s first album Dynamite was released in 1988 and had an excellent critical reception. However, due to the lack of sales, the group […] The post Happy 57th Birthday To Brand Nubian Founder Grand Puba! first appeared on The Source. The post Happy 57th Birthday To Brand Nubian Founder Grand Puba! appeared first on The Source.

A San Fernando-based boutique sneaker dealer is currently recovering from a recent break-in where over $30,000 worth of high-end sneakers over the weekend. This is actually the second time that Hype Beast Kicks were victims of a break-in since it opened in San Fernando, California three years ago. The thieves, armed and masked, smashed their […] The post [WATCH] Thieves Steal $30K In Sneakers From California Sneaker Store first appeared on The Source. The post [WATCH] Thieves Steal $30K In Sneakers From California Sneaker Store appeared first on The Source.

Tierra Whack is getting to release her highly-anticipated debut album titled WORLD WIDE WHACK… and she’s celebrating all over the country in true Tierra Whack style. On Sunday, March 3rd, the Philadelphia native celebrated the project by hosting a release party exhibition in Los Angeles, allowing fans to enter the surrealist world of Whack in […] The post EXCLUSIVE: Tierra Whack Reveals Will Smith Is Her Uncle first appeared on The Source. The post EXCLUSIVE: Tierra Whack Reveals Will Smith Is Her Uncle appeared first on The Source.

A24 is becoming known for their smart horror films as much as their off beat dramas these days and their upcoming horror thriller I Saw The TV Glow, intends to be their next scary movie hit.  The film stars Jurassic World Dominion’s Justice Smith with Brigette Lundy-Paine (Bill & Ted Face the Music), Ian Foreman, […] The post New Trailer for A24 Horror Film ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Starring Jurassic World Dominion’s Justice Smith and Danielle Deadwyler first appeared on The Source. The post New Trailer for A24 Horror Film ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ Starring Jurassic World Dominion’s Justice Smith and Danielle Deadwyler appeared first on The Source.

Tyler Perry is busy dropping films across multiple streamers. His Mea Culpa film just dropped on Netflix, and now his latest Amazon MGM Studios film Joy Ridge announced the project’s leads. Shadow and Act reports that Perry has a four-year-deal with Amazon MGM Studios. Naturally, as part of his brand, Perry is writing, directing, and […] The post Tyler Perry’s Upcoming Amazon MGM Studios Film ‘Joy Ridge’ to Star Shannon Thornton and Tosin Morohunfola first appeared on The Source. The post Tyler Perry’s Upcoming Amazon MGM Studios Film ‘Joy Ridge’ to Star Shannon Thornton and Tosin Morohunfola appeared first on The Source.

One of the most highly anticipated series, The Last of Us, announced four new cast members to join the sophomore season of the HBO tentpole.  Variety has reported Danny Ramirez (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier”), Ariela Barer (“How to Blow Up a Pipeline,” “Runaways”), Tati Gabrielle (“You,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina”), […] The post ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Announces Four New Cast Members first appeared on The Source. The post ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 Announces Four New Cast Members appeared first on The Source.

Tubi is bringing more British television to the US side of their streaming platform with the first trailer for Boarders, an upcoming series originally aired on BBC in the UK. As reported by Shadow and Act, viewers can expect all six episodes to premiere exclusively on Tubi beginning March 8. Boarders is penned by BAFTA-nominated […] The post Tubi’s ‘Boarders’ Trailer Shows Black Teens at a UK Boarding School in New Coming of Age British Dramedy first appeared on The Source. The post Tubi’s ‘Boarders’ Trailer Shows Black Teens at a UK Boarding School in New Coming of Age British Dramedy appeared first on The Source.

News reports have confirmed that former NBA star Scottie Pippen and his ex-wife Larsa Pippen are being sued b ya woma n who alleges that the former couple harassed and even stalked her from 1987 to 1993. Chyvette Valentine’s suit filed in Cook County Circuit Court says that she had a tumultuous relationship with Scottie […] The post Scottie And Larsa Pippen Sued For $250M By Ex-Lover, Claims Pippen Is The Father Of Her Son first appeared on The Source. The post Scottie And Larsa Pippen Sued For $250M By Ex-Lover, Claims Pippen Is The Father Of Her Son appeared first on The Source.