HBCU First Look Film Festival kicked off its new webinar series that features professionals in the entertainment industry. NSU Alum Jawn Murray who is the Executive Producer for theDaytime TV show “Sherri” featuring Sherri Shepherd was the premiere guest for this series.In an insightful conversation with April Woodard, Murray poured into students nuggets ofwisdom concerning … Continue reading
Kirk Franklin took the stage at L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on April 11th, conversing with students and the community by taking part in the “Courageous Conversations” series with his insights on “Black Fatherhood in America”. The event, moderated by NSU graduate student Jaelin Livatt, provided a platform for Franklin to speak on his personal journey, spirituality, and the future of gospel music.
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Missy Elliott recently made a return to her hometown of Portsmouth, bringing joy and generosity to children and parents during the often stressful holiday season. The four-time Grammy-winning artist hosted a gift giveaway at Tidewater Community College, reaching out to families facing financial challenges. During the event, a variety of gifts, from bicycles to play … Continue reading
Soon to hit theaters on Christmas Day, The Color Purple has brought a lot of attention to the strength of a woman and the power of sisterhood. The film-adapted musical is an adaptation of Alice Walker’s original book published in 1982, which was made first into a film in 1985, and presented later in 2005 … Continue reading
Amidst the electrifying atmosphere of Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour, one man stood out in the star-studded crowd, rubbing shoulders with music greats like Tamar Braxton, Kelly Rowland, and LeToya Luckett. Phil Thornton, a music executive extraordinaire and a proud alumnus of Norfolk State University. His presence at this homecoming concert was not merely a testament to … Continue reading
Music legend and icon Missy Elliott returned to her hometown of Portsmouth, Virginia, not only to commemorate her own day in the city but also to give back to the place that launched her remarkable career. One year after the inauguration of her own day, Elliott came back on Tuesday for a special presentation at … Continue reading
In a world where competitions have become a global phenomenon, in “Claim to Fame” Season 2, one name truly stands out as the victor. Debuting in 2022, this unique competition series brought together a group of 12 contestants, all sharing a common secret: they’re connected to well-known personalities through family ties. In each episode, … Continue reading
Today’s National Basketball Association (NBA) has continuously changed the engines of various professional teams. The “head coach” has lost value not only to NBA teams but also to the league. The NBA is now known as a star-driven league. NBA coaches have been more disposable due to the league having less patience. According to Brian … Continue reading
The Wesley Community Service Center will host their annual benefit concert with Jonathan McReynolds and Anthony Brown & Group TherAPy at Calvary Revival Church in Norfolk on April 22 at 6p.m. The Wesley Community Service Center is a Christian-based non-profit organization founded in 1937 and located in Portsmouth. The concert is to raise between $90k-$100k … Continue reading
Louisiana State University (LSU) sophomore basketball player, Angel Reese, helped lead the Tigers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title. In the closing minutes of the game, Reese followed Iowa star Caitlin Clark around the court and waved her hand in front of her face, a taunt popularized by professional wrestler John Cena. She … Continue reading
This past month Beyoncé released the dates for her highly anticipated “Renaissance” world tour months after the release of her ninth studio album under the same title. This will be the Grammy award-winning artist’s first solo tour in 7 years. Beyoncé released this information by simply posting an image to her Instagram with the caption … Continue reading
Superstar, singer, and CEO, Rihanna, will be performing tonight during the Super Bowl’s halftime show. The star has not released any new music or performed since her album Anti in 2016. Three months ago, her single “Lift Me Up” was included in the soundtrack for the film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Surprisingly her fans did … Continue reading
Today, the biggest football game event in American history will take place in Glendale Arizona, Super Bowl 57. This game has numerous storylines, but historically this is the first Super Bowl to have two Black quarterbacks face one another. Patrick Mahomes leads the Kansas City Chiefs for the American Football Conference commonly known as, AFC. … Continue reading
By Ian Williams NORFOLK, VA — Charlamagne Tha God came to Norfolk State University for the first time as a speaker for the Mass Communications and Journalism Department’s 2022 MCJR Week. Charlamagne spoke about overcoming obstacles during his childhood in South Carolina, failed career attempts, establishing his platform and using life experiences to create other … Continue reading
Hampton Roads native and music icon Pharrell Williams, a friend and supporter of Norfolk State University, today launched Black Ambition, a non-profit initiative that will provide a bridge to success for Black and Latinx entrepreneurs who are launching tech, design, healthcare, and consumer products/services start-ups. The main goal of the initiative is to level the … Continue reading
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