A Different World
Culture
‘A Different World’ finds its next generation
The iconic HBCU sitcom returns after 33 years with new students, familiar faces and the same commitment to Black stories.
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Memories of ‘A Different World’ and ‘School Daze’ remain strong for HBCUs and administrators
Stars of the 1980s TV show and film tour campuses to describe the legacy of both projects, which still resonate with school officials
‘Another Act’: Gary Dourdan on his journey from ‘A Different World’ to ‘Redemption Day’
Also, he discusses dramatic roles, comedy and his music
‘Another Act’: Actor Glynn Turman on working with his co-stars in ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’
Also, he reflects on his career as a director and producer
‘Another Act’: Debbie Allen talks ‘Dance Dreams: Hot Chocolate Nutcracker’ on Netflix
Also, she discusses ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Misty Copeland and ‘A Different World’
‘Another Act’: Orlando Jones takes us through his role as The Rail Man on ‘The Good Lord Bird’
Also, his journey from writing for the TV show ‘A Different World’ to now
Dawnn Lewis joins The Undefeated red carpet
The actress attends her first ESPYS
Culture
From the Met Gala to ‘Insecure’ and ‘Atlanta,’ what happens when the nuances of black women’s hair care are celebrated?
Women in nighttime bonnets and scarves and do-rags have been mostly invisible in pop culture — until now
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‘A Different World’ still inspiring my generation of black college students
Show is no longer on Netflix, but the love still lives in our hearts