VIDEO: The swing and the blues of NCCU Jazz
His father managed his brother’s music group on a farm in Kinston, N.C. Group practices took place on their front porch. The … Keep Reading
From oysters to hula hoops, the fantastic worlds of ‘Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami’
Who is Grace Jones, exactly? Is she a musician, a stage performer, an interpreter of songs, an actress, a model, a muse? … Keep Reading
NCCU 28th Annual Jazz Festival shows off students, faculty and guests
Strike up the band — it’s time for the N.C. Central University's 28th Annual Jazz Festival at N.C. Central University! … Keep Reading
“Blood at the Root” discusses age-old tensions on a modern stage
Imagine waking up one morning on what was supposed to be a regular day: you wake up, go through your usual morning … Keep Reading
With a newly opened STEM center and a revolutionary marketing strategy, Nipsey Hussle is music’s biggest disruptor
One day before the February release of his highly anticipated debut album, "Victory Lap," L.A. rapper Nipsey Hussle cut the ribbon on … Keep Reading
‘106 & Fashion’ competition showcases NCCU designs
Last Saturday, N.C. Central University transformed into BET's hit video countdown show "106 & Park" when students from the Department of Human … Keep Reading
Adorning Wakanda: Meet Douriean Fletcher, the jewelry designer for ‘Black Panther’
In creating the world of Wakanda, the fictional African country that’s home to T’Challa, Shuri and the other characters in Marvel Studios’ … Keep Reading
Behind the beat with Trae “Bone the Producer” McGee
N.C. Central University is bursting at the seams with talent, so you never know who might make it big one day. Sophomore … Keep Reading
24th annual Hayti Heritage Film Festival features NCCU filmmakers
One of Durham’s most notable Black historic landmarks, the Hayti Heritage Center, will host the Hayti Heritage Film Festival for the 24th … Keep Reading
“Speak My Soul” honors the black experience across generations
Two of N.C. Central University's acclaimed arts departments have joined forces to bring audiences "Speak My Soul," a poetic dramatization honoring black … Keep Reading