"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. Benedict is the only HBCU to offer comics arts instruction and produced a graphic novel and comic book series. 

 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' - 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.

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. 🎶✨

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.  Birgundi Baker, Nikkole Salter, Ty'Ree Hope Davis, Rebecca Celeste, Travis Mitchell, Maryland Public Television, MPT.Org, PBS.Com

When colleges have Spring Break, students normally head home or jet off to warmer climates. At Howard University, the break from classes means an opportunity to give back. MPT's Charles Robinson looks at Howard University's Alternative Spring Break program.

"Fashion Forward" explores how North Carolina’s HBCUs shape the future of fashion through culture, identity, and innovation. Featuring students, professors, and alumni from NCA&T and NCCU, the film highlights fashion as a language of heritage and aspiration, showcasing the vital role of Black designers in defining global style. Featuring fashion Designers,  Dr. Devona L. Dixon, Tukii Tucker, Tyler Cozart, & Haleigh Aldridge.

Beyond the Movement explores how the Dance Performance and Choreography Department at Spelman College integrates technology into the curriculum, inspiring innovation among emerging dance and choreography professionals. 

From the campus of Coppin State University in Baltimore, this one-hour special features conversations with Coppin State students and leaders, explores the institution’s academic programs, and provides a sneak peek into the 2025 HBCU Week program lineup.

The Art of HBCU Week.  Art that takes a deeper look at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's effort to prepare its students to create, curate and preserve Black Art and its history in all of its forms.

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

With interviews and reporting from the Washington, D.C., campuses of Howard University and University of the District of Columbia, this one-hour special edition of State Circle explores the rich history of HBCUs in the nation’s capital.

Witness how Morehouse College students exemplify social grace in their powerful yet peaceful demonstrations in light of the social injustices that permeate society. This short film...

Discover the history of the only HBCU with a Division One swim program. Howard University’s swim team is making history while utilizing its notoriety to encourage others in the Black community to learn how to swim competitively and for survival. Founded in 1927, the legacy of the Howard University swim team persevered despite segregation and other deterrents meant to discourage Black people from swimming. Learn how Howard’s aquatics varsity swimming and diving team continues building legacy beyond the water. "Beyond the Water" is a WHUT PBS (Howard University Television) original.

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Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is shaping the future of the motorsports industry, and senior Rajah Caruth is a testament to its transformative impact. As the only four-year public university in the nation offering a Bachelor of Science in motorsports management, WSSU is at the forefront of innovation in higher education. Through its groundbreaking initiative in partnership with NASCAR, WSSU is redefining what’s possible in this multi-billion-dollar industry. Caruth, one of NASCAR’s rising stars, has become the third Black driver to win a race in one of NASCAR’s three national series, joining trailblazers Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace.