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Marci Rodgers on the left fixing red jacket costume of actor who is playing Michael Jackson

Lineage: Howard Students and Alumni

Who’s Bad? Howard University Alum Marci Rodgers, a True Thriller as ‘Michael’ Movie Costume Designer

Howard Alumna Marci Rodgers served as costume designer for “Michael,” the most successful biopic of all time.

Jul 16, 2026 8 minutes

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Chuck Brown performing on stage with his guitar

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Celebrating the Rhythmic Connection Between Howard University and Go-Go Music During Black Music Month

Jun 30, 2026 18 minutes

Alvin Hannon Blerdcon panelist. There are three people sitting behind a long table. Hannon is on the far left and he is holding a microphone

Culture Creators: Arts and Entertainment

Is Howard University Producing the Next Generation of Blerds?

Jun 1, 2026 14 minutes

Mary Lovelace O'Neal in her studio crouching down around an array of art supplies

In Memoriam

Howard University Remembers Mary Lovelace O’Neal: Fearless Alumna, Visionary Artist, Educator, and Activist

May 28, 2026 6 minutes

Save the Culture Television Graphic

News

SAVE THE CULTURE: The Essential Television Shows of the Black Experience (Part One)

Sep 11, 2025 18 minutes

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News

Save the Culture “Slang”: An Exploration of Black Language Expressions

Sep 5, 2025 11 minutes

Howard dentistry's Godwin_the voice

News

From 'The Voice' to Howard's College of Dentistry

Sep 4, 2025 6 minutes

Howard's Save the Culture

*Vanguard: Arts and Culture

Save the Culture Series

Aug 31, 2025 2 minutes

Cast of Purpose Broadway Play

News

Howard Alumni Shine at the 2025 Tony Awards: “Purpose,” Directed by Dean Emerita Phylicia Rashad, Wins “Outstanding Broadway Play”

Jun 6, 2025 6 minutes