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🏈 Homecoming Finale: Big Wins & Star Power in HBCU News! 🎉
WSSU’s double-OT thriller, HBCU Film Fest’s return, and First Take Tour wraps up at CAU.
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👋🏾 Hey HBCU Fam!
This is The HBCU Roundup, your newsletter, bringing you the latest buzz from the HBCU community! As we wrap up homecoming season, we’re highlighting WSSU’s epic double-OT game, the return of the HBCU First Look Film Festival, and big names like Stephen A. Smith and Cam Newton making waves at Clark Atlanta. Let’s jump into this week’s top stories!
In This Week's Edition:
🎬 HBCU First Look Film Festival Returns
🎤 Clark Atlanta Hosts ESPN's ‘First Take’
🏈 WSSU Double-OT Homecoming Thriller
🔥 Fire Damages Tennessee HBCU Building
🎮 Texas College Launches Esports Lab
🎬 HBCU First Look Film Festival Returns
The HBCU First Look Film Festival is back, spotlighting emerging Black filmmakers and creatives at HBCUs. Get ready for a weekend of screenings, networking, and industry insights aimed at breaking into film and media!
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🎤 Clark Atlanta Hosts ESPN's ‘First Take’
Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton, and Big Boi took over Clark Atlanta for a day, bringing ESPN's ‘First Take’ to campus and making it the epicenter of sports and culture. It was a day of Black excellence, energy, and epic sports talk!
🏈 WSSU Double-OT Homecoming Thriller
In a heart-stopping double-overtime, Winston-Salem State University clinched a homecoming win against Fayetteville State! This epic game had fans on the edge as WSSU pulled through in the final moments.
🔥 Fire Damages Historic Tennessee
HBCU Building
A fire struck a historic building at a Tennessee HBCU, complicating its accreditation efforts. The campus is rallying to overcome this setback, showing the resilience of the HBCU community in the face of challenges.
🎮 Texas College Launches Esports Lab
Texas College has unveiled a new, high-tech esports and academic lab, combining gaming and education to prepare students for careers in the fast-growing gaming industry. It’s a big step into the future for HBCUs!
📸 X Post of the Week
Both teams’ captains share in a special moment honoring the loss of MVSU player Ryan Quinney.
— HBCUGO.TV (@HBCUGoTV)
8:13 PM • Nov 9, 2024
📊 Your Take on This Week’s Stories
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🔦 HBCU Spotlight of the Week:
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney University, the nation's oldest historically Black university, continues to build on its legacy of academic excellence and community empowerment. Located in Pennsylvania, Cheyney offers a rich history paired with modern-day opportunities for students to thrive. Known for its commitment to cultural pride, community service, and leadership, Cheyney University provides a strong foundation for students seeking to make a difference.
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As we wrap up this week’s edition, let’s keep the momentum going as homecoming season concludes! Whether it's celebrating WSSU’s big win, the star-studded HBCU First Look Film Festival, we’re seeing how our community is making waves. Keep engaging, keep thriving, and always celebrate the culture!
Catch you in the next edition,
Your HBCU Roundup Team ✌🏾
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