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Where to Celebrate MLK Day in D.C.

January 18, 2025

By Tait Manning Howard University News Service Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20. Whether you’re looking for an educational tour or a film showcase, celebrate the legacy of Dr.…

From Bison to Blockbuster: The Rise of Alana I. Smith

May 12, 2024

Netflix’s ‘Shirley’ encourages young voters to get politically involved

March 18, 2024

Ballerina Misty Copeland Focuses Lens on Social Issues in ‘Flower’

September 22, 2023

Howard University Filmmaker Sets the Scene for Success

May 17, 2023

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The New African Film Festival Highlights Contemporary Cinema at the AFI Theatre

March 30, 2023

by Lloyd Davis

The annual New African Film Festival (NAFF) wraps up this week with a string of thought-provoking…

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Review: When a Honeymoon Turns Into a Girls’ Trip, Mischief Follows

March 30, 2023

by Lloyd Davis

“The Honeymoon” follows three women: Kat, Nok and Lu as they travel to Zanzibar and cause…

Film·Football·Sports

Commentary: ‘Kaepernick & America’ Traces a Greater Cause

December 11, 2022

by George Hamilton III

By George Hamilton III Howard University News Service It was a clear Friday night in August…

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‘Pritty Not Pretty’ Animation Film Hopes To Answer Diversity Call

April 22, 2021

by Arielle Wiliams

As the entertainment industry calls for an increase of diverse and nuanced content, Terrance Daye, director…

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The Sisterhood Behind When We Gather

February 9, 2021

by Tia Lowe

Despite their prominent roles, women have been hidden in the shadows of the most groundbreaking moments…

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One of DC’s Oldest Film Centers Brings Community Together

April 28, 2020

by Ahnayah Hughes

WASHINGTON — The Avalon Theatre, a non-profit film center located in Friendship Heights, serves to entertain…

Arts·Film·Homecoming·Reviews·State & Local

Review: Love & Legacy: Queen & Slim, An Instant Classic?

October 11, 2019

by Mark Beckford

By Dikembe Wilkins, Howard University News Service Washington D.C.– It may not be possible to have…

Arts·Film·Reviews

Review: Black And Blue, Not So Colorful

October 10, 2019

by Mark Beckford

By Dikembe Wilkins, Howard University News Service Washington DC– The title of this movie will tell…

Arts·Entertainment·Faith·Film·Off-campus·Race·State & Local

Ghana-based Film ‘The Burial of Kojo’ Debuts At NMAAHC

April 24, 2019

by HU News Service

Since its debut last month, ‘The Burial of Kojo’ has streamed and projected on thousands of…

Entertainment·Film·Video

Jordan Peele brings ‘Us’ and cast to campus

March 22, 2019

by HU News Service

By Shawna Mizelle, NewsVision and BreAnna Bell, Howard University News Service After premiering his new…

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Where to Celebrate MLK Day in D.C.

From Bison to Blockbuster: The Rise of Alana I. Smith

Netflix’s ‘Shirley’ encourages young voters to get politically involved

Ballerina Misty Copeland Focuses Lens on Social Issues in ‘Flower’

Howard University Filmmaker Sets the Scene for Success

The New African Film Festival Highlights Contemporary Cinema at the AFI Theatre

Review: When a Honeymoon Turns Into a Girls’ Trip, Mischief Follows

Commentary: ‘Kaepernick & America’ Traces a Greater Cause

‘Pritty Not Pretty’ Animation Film Hopes To Answer Diversity Call

The Sisterhood Behind When We Gather

One of DC’s Oldest Film Centers Brings Community Together

Review: Love & Legacy: Queen & Slim, An Instant Classic?

Review: Black And Blue, Not So Colorful

Ghana-based Film ‘The Burial of Kojo’ Debuts At NMAAHC

Jordan Peele brings ‘Us’ and cast to campus

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