HBCU Week NOW
Films & TV Shows
Original Films
Maryland Public Television (MPT) announced the continued expansion of its national HBCU Week programming initiative, including a new slate of 24 short films for the project’s signature YouTube channel, HBCU Week NOW.

North Carolina A&T First Day of School Swag with Designer Tyler Cozart
"Welcome to NCAT. Welcome to whatever you know it by. First day of class here is a fashion show every. single. time. Everybody pops out in their best outfit."

Howard Forever! Chadwick A. Boseman’s iconic commencement address closing statement.
"Howard's legacy is not wrapped up in the money that you will make, but the challenges that you choose to confront." The Mecca's Stage.

Brilliant Fashion Designer Tuckii Tucker discusses techniques learned at NCCU
"Okay, well, what did you have in mind?" And she said, "I kind of want to use the chip bags as my fabric." I said, "All right then, let's go there!"

Artworks: The Art of HBCU Art | Dr. Kadeem Turnbull Interview
"One thing you must know for sure is that everyday is a stage."

Paul “Pablo” Jerry from UMES Department of Fine Arts to working with Netflix, HBO and BET+
Hey, how're you doing? My name is Pablo, and I'm a full-time actor, comedian, model, and also run my own art company. Okay, so I'm from DC, you know, I migrated to Clinton, Maryland.

What did Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott say about CIAA Women's Basketball?
"Listen, we we're talking about a historic time and really a historic time at the right time."

Inside the CIAA: Her Story Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker speaks on Partnerships
Yeah. Without partners, sponsorships and relationships, it just doesn't happen. Like, you know, our championships are our jewel, right?

The Randolph Quartet adds a little spice to De La Soul's Hip Hop @ the Kennedy Center
They've never heard their music in that context. They've heard their recording over and over and over again. But with the strings added to it, it just added a whole new level and took their song to a new level, a whole new interpretation. And the audience clearly loved it.

Artist Extraordinaire Nayani Rose Lewis discusses her Journey with Art
I'm from South Central Los Angeles. I grew up in Leimert Park. I went to school in Culver City. My dad worked in Hollywood, so I really like LA as my home. I grew up all over the place.

University of Maryland Eastern Shore students visit and exhibit their art in Milan, Italy
Mehves Lelic assistant professor of Fine Arts and Mosely Gallery Director at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore take students to Milan Italy for a visit and to exhibit their art.

6 Days of Determination: Travis Mitchell chosen as Morgan State Student Leader
6 Days of Determination: Travis Mitchell chosen as Morgan State Student Leader. This clip features the student organizers in the early days explaining why they chose Travis Mitchell to be their leader.

6 Days of Determination: Story of the 1990 Morgan State Student Protest
The untold story of the impact of the largest student protest in the state of Maryland's history and how it led to $1.5 billion in campus construction and renovation at Morgan State University. The student-led protest helped usher in unprecedented growth of the Baltimore-based HBCU, now a national treasure and one of the fastest growing universities in the nation.

Bayou Magic: Jazz icon Branford Marsalis gives a humorous take on one of Alvin Baptiste's teaching techniques
Jazz icon Branford Marsalis reflects on a funny teaching technique of Alvin Batiste, whose influence helped shape generations of musicians through Southern University's renowned jazz program.

Bayou Magic: The Alvin Batiste Jazz Institute
A legacy of sound, culture, and education—this piece highlights the impact of Southern University’s Jazz Ensemble and the lasting influence of jazz legend Alvin Batiste.

Gabby Samone's viral performance of the National Anthem @ the CIAA
Watch Gabby Samones viral performance of the National Anthem @ the CIAA

Wall of Sound HBCU Week NOW PREMIERE
“Wall of Sound” captures the electrifying and intense journey of the nationally recognized Purple Marching Machine from Miles College—a HBCU in Fairfield, Alabama—as the band prepares for the 2025-2026 season.

Inside the CIAA: Her Story
This episode celebrates 50 years of women shaping the long-standing legacy of The CIAA Tournament.

Inside the CIAA: The Baltimore Experience
A sneak peek inside the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA), the nation’s oldest historically Black athletic conference.

Allergic to Failure: The Robert Covington Story
The odds-defying journey of basketball star Robert Covington, from HBCU student to the NBA. Streaming nationally on MPT.org

STILL HERE | HBCU Week NOW Premiere
Still Here traces the career and journey of renowned comics artist Sanford Green and the students he teaches at Benedict College who are on their way to becoming the next generation of creative voices.

Unity and Hope: The Pride of the HBCU | HBCU Week NOW Premiere
Today, 105 HBCUs exist across the U.S.—none in Rochester, New York. So why host an HBCU Classic there? Because sometimes intention needs a spark of inspiration.

The Art of Dance: "Complexions" HBCU Week NOW Premiere
The Art of Dance: Complexions' - Howard University's Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, a leading program among HBCUs, has welcomed the 'Complexions Dance Company' to their campus to collaborate with students. next generation of black artists and dancers.

How Sweet the Sound International Gospel Competition 2025!
Experience the power, passion, and praise of How Sweet The Sound: International Gospel Competition 2025 — a dynamic celebration of gospel music featuring the nation’s most talented HBCU choirs. 🎶✨

Mecca's Stage | Howard University's Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts
Explore Howard University's Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, where the Department of Theatre Arts continues a legacy of Black storytelling and representation. Hear from alumni and creators who’ve made their mark on stage and screen, and see how the department is shaping the next generation of performers in an evolving industry.
