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Gabby Samone:
A moment that stopped
the room.

Gabby Samone delivered a National Anthem performance that had the CIAA crowd talking and social media sharing. Watch the story behind the viral moment on HBCU Week NOW.

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National Emmy Nomination!

Becoming Thurgood:
America's Social Architect

Emmy-nominated for Outstanding Historical Documentary (2026)

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Lady T by Nia Lambert (Spelman College ’25)

HBCU Week NOW
Student Film Festival!

The award winning films are also streaming nationally on the
HBCU Week NOW YouTube Channel, showcasing
powerful storytelling from emerging Black filmmakers.

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HBCU Week NOW

Spearheaded by Maryland Public Television (MPT), this platform serves as a premier destination for in-depth coverage of the nation’s 103 HBCUs.

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HBCU Week NOW
is Sponsored by
the National Treasure
Morgan State University

To learn more about Morgan State University click here to visit their website.

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HBCU Week NOW 2026 Emmy Nominations

Congratulations to the incredible producers, directors, creatives, students, and institutions behind these award nominated and award winning projects!

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Becoming Thurgood Screening and Panel Discussion, WHYY PBS poster
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HBCUs: In the News

HBCU Week NOWBecoming Thurgood Americas Social Architect Films Receive EMMY AWARDS Recognition

HBCU Week NOW Films Receive EMMY AWARDS Recognition

Five films produced by the multiplatform provider of original HBCU-themed content earn national and regional EMMY Nominations.

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    The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB)’s support for expanding HBCU Week NOW is an investment in the future of our students, empowering communities and ensuring that the rich history and legacy of these colleges and universities continue to inspire and uplift generations to come.”

    - Pat Harrison, CEO, CPB

    “We applaud MPT’s unwavering dedication to highlighting our HBCUs each year with its substantive programming for HBCU Week. This unique media event wholly celebrates our Black colleges’ and universities’ historical importance and modern relevance.”

    - Dr. David Wilson, President, Morgan State University

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