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You still have time to submit a film to the 2025 HBCU Filmfest. Films might profile a famous alumnus or tell a family history. Films should be 5-10 minutes. hbcufilmfest.org

In January 2025, the U.S. Air Force removed a video about the Tuskegee Airmen from its basic training curriculum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. This decision followed an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that banned diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across the federal government. ([San Antonio Express-News](expressnews.com/news/article/t…)) The Tuskegee Airmen were pioneering Black pilots renowned for their service during World War II. Their inclusion in the training curriculum was intended to highlight the Air Force's historical diversity and the significant contributions of African American service members.

This is how you do it!! @JanetJackson is amazing #ESSENCEFest

Janet Jackson don’t age!!! She is singing and dancing all over the stage!! Perfection!! #ESSENCEFest

The Cash Money reunion would NOT be complete without the presence of: Tunechi, Lil' Wayne, Lil' Weezy, Birdman Jr., Weezy F. Baby. 🗣️PLEASE SAY THE BABY 🔥🔥 #ESSENCEFest30

@JanetJackson Icon!! Legend! Superstar!! The Blueprint!! Entertainer!! Singer!! Dancer!! Performer!! Mother! Sister!! The complete package!! #ESSENCEFest

And the Superdome is buzzing with energy for @JanetJackson #ESSENCEFest

#ESSENCEFest brought out @durandbernarr that boy can sing!!!

Maya is in the building #ESSENCEfest Wow!!

SWV rocked the dome!!! #ESSENCEfest

#SWV sang Rain and got everyone in their emotions like Rain Down on Me #ESSENCEFest

SWV Look and Sound Amazing!!! #ESSENCEFest

The party just got started for the last night of the concert at #ESSENCEFest

@TankandDaBangas lead singer is beautiful, has a powerful voice and a gift with words! They gave a great show! #essencefest

That bounce session @TankandDaBangas did with @HaSizzleKing was truly New Orleans #504 #ESSENCEFest

@TankandDaBangas rocked the Essence Fest Stage Wow!!! #ESSENCEFest #essencefest

Tomorrow @KnowNOLATours is hosting the NOLA Juneteenth Fest with music provided by DJ @Rajsmoove come out and have fun

New Orleans Juneteenth Festival at Congo Square Wed, June 19th from 12-6

Coming Spring 2023, from @lsupress "Draining New Orleans: The 300-Year Quest to Dewater the Crescent City," by yours truly. lsupress.org/books/detail/d…

View inside and outside the cupola of the Cabildo, 2007.