Monday, March 20, 2023
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH Photo Credit: Glen Wilson Copyright: © 2020 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved (Center front-back) LaKEITH STANFIELD as William O’Neal and DANIEL KALUUYA as Chairman Fred Hampton in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. NEW ORLEANS (February […]
NEW ORLEANS (September 6, 2020) – As the Haus of Pride celebrates its fifth year at Dillard University, some members of the gay community on campus say they feel comfortable for the most part in this environment, but work remains to be done. Jermany Gray, a junior political science major […]