NEW ORLEANS (April 26,2023)–Kelvin Harrison, a New Orleans native and star of Chevalier, and Ronke Adekoluejo took questions from college students who wanted to further understand the details and motivation behind the new film that premiered exclusively in theaters April 21. Chevalier, a title film about famous composer and multifaceted […]
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The Black Masking Indians Took Over the Streets of Tremé on Super Sunday
NEW ORLEANS– On March 19,2023, the Tremé neighborhood was filled with laughter, music, and food as people celebrated Super Sunday Uptown. The Mardi Gras Indian Council typically has their Super Sunday on the third Sunday in March near St. Joseph’s Day according to mardigrasneworleans.com. Super Sunday is a tradition that […]
DJ, academic says slave trade, African diaspora major contributors to modern musical styles
DJ Lynnée Denise NEW ORLEANS (March 31, 2022) – The Trans-Atlantic slave trade and African diaspora had a major impact on the development of modern musical styles, DJ Lynnée Denise said during the second lecture in Dillard University’s “Legacies of American Slavery” series. “As a black college graduate, I find […]
‘All American: Homecoming’ stars say attending HBCUs themselves inform their portrayals
NEW ORLEANS (March 11, 2022) — Actor Peyton Smith, who stars as Damon on the “All American: Homecoming” series on The CW, said a black renaissance is under way in the entertainment industry. The cast, including co-star Geffri Hightower as Simone, and program creator Nkechi Okoro Carroll expect to demonstrate […]
DU students take half of National Geographic Media Scholarships
NEW ORLEANS (February 21, 2022) – Two Dillard students, who walked away with half of the first four National Geographic Media Scholarships, are headed to the company’s headquarters sometime this spring for a two-week immersion program along with $10,000 each. Seniors Sherice “Philly” Campbell, a film major from Philadelphia, and […]
Actor: ‘Don’t cheat yourself with easy path’
J’Brionne Helaire/Courtbouillon Actor Jurnett Smollett speaks to the audience in Georges Auditorium with President Walter Kimbrough at her side on Nov. 2. NEW ORLEANS (November 22, 2021) – You cheat yourself when you take the easy path, actor Jurnee Smollett told Dillard University students during a visit here Nov. 2. […]
‘Dune’ actors say film focuses on themes of family, identity
Photo provided by Warner Bros./Courtbouillon Zendaya and Timothée Chalamet star in a remake of “Dune,” in theaters and on HBO Max now NEW ORLEANS (November 19, 2021) – A sequel to the science fiction film “Dune” was recently approved for a sequel expected to hit theaters in October 2023, […]
Dillard setting for ‘Homecoming’ episode of the New York Times’ ‘Black History, Continued’
Photo provided by Johnny Jones/Zoe Pictures for the Courtbouillon Members of the film crew, which included DU student volunteers from theatre and auxiliary services, pose for a group shot. NEW ORLEANS (October 15, 2021) – A connection with a family of Dillard alumni prompted the filming on-campus of the […]
11 to compete in second round of DU/Morton Records Talent Showcase on Saturday
Photo provided by Associated Press P.J. Morton poses with his latest Grammy NEW ORLEANS (April 16, 2021) – Eleven DU students will compete as semi-finalists in the second round of the DU/Morton Records Inaugural Talent Showcase at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 17, at Cook Theatre. The event, to select a […]
Vice President Kamala Harris’ election puts spotlight on HBCUs
2020 Pulitzer Prize winner and DU alum, Jericho Brown, is picured with Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy after a book signing at Dillard Univesity. NEW ORLEANS (February 22, 2021) – Vice President Kamala Harris, on the national stage at the highest level of government, is continuing to change narratives in mainstream […]