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MPT will also present new programs for national television broadcast over a two-year period, including a new feature film on the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, an HBCU graduate, for national TV broadcast starting Tuesday, September 9, 2025, 10:00-11:00 p.m. ET (check local listings) on PBS, PBS.org, and the PBS app.

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. 

Tyler Cozart NCAT Fashion Student
| Editorial Team | Original Films

"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."

Chadwick A. Boseman at Howard University Graduation
| Editorial Team | Original Films

"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.

Fashion Designer Tukii Tucker in his design studio
| Editorial Team | Original Films

"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
| Editorial Team | Original Films

"One thing you must know for sure is that everyday is a stage."

Artworks: The Art of HBCU Art - UMES actor Paul "Pablo" Jerry
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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.

Inside the CIAA: Mayor Brandon M. Scott
| Editorial Team | Original Films

"Listen, we we're talking about a historic time and really a historic time at the right time."

Inside the CIAA: Her Story Commissioner Jacqui McWilliams Parker speaks on Partnerships
| Editorial Team | Original Films

Yeah. Without partners, sponsorships and relationships, it just doesn't happen. Like, you know, our championships are our jewel, right?

Artworks: The Art of Strings - The Randolph Quartet
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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.

Artworks: The Art of HBCU Art - UMES students exhibit in Italy
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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.

Artworks: The Art of HBCU Art - UMES students exhibit in Italy
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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: Story of the 1990 Morgan State Student Protest - Travis Mitchell Interview
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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.

| Editorial Team | Original Films

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.

Jazz Saxophonist Branford Marsalis interview in Bayou Magic
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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 Poster
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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 performing the National Anthem during the CIAA event featured by HBCU Week NOW
| Editorial Team | Original Films

Watch Gabby Samones viral performance of the National Anthem @ the CIAA

Inside the CIAA: The Baltimore Experience
| Editorial Team | Original Films

“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.

| Editorial Team | Original Films

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

Inside the CIAA: The Baltimore Experience
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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

Alergic To Failure Robert Covington Story
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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

Sanford Green of Benedict College at the Blackboard
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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: HBCU Drum Major, Halftime Show
| Editorial Team | Original Films

 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.

Larissa Gerskze, American Dancer, Complexions Contemporary Ballet
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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 - Tennessee State Choir
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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. 🎶✨

Chadwick A. Boseman at Howard University Graduation
| Editorial Team | Original Films

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.