“We see the importance of creating platforms that serve to amplify melanated voices while celebrating creatives from HBCUs. Historically Black Colleges and Universities were founded on the belief that everyone deserves access to a college education. This film festival aims to shed light on the creative talent found in HBCUs and to increase funding in these institutions, building on the legacy and rich tradition of our community.”

— Co-Founders Antonio Leaks and Melissa Quinones