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Jackson State University and Getty Images celebrate the storied history of the HBCU's homecoming with new photography exhibit

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jackson State University (JSU) and Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, are preserving history with the launch of a new photo exhibition, "A JSU Homecoming Legacy: Connecting the Past to the Future." The exhibit highlights and captures the spirit of JSU's homecoming from the university's early years until the present day through 30 rarely seen images from JSU's Archives, newly digitized through Getty Images' Photo Archive Grants Program for HBCUs.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jackson State University (JSU) and Getty Images (NYSE: GETY), a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace, are preserving history with the launch of a new photo exhibition, "A JSU Homecoming Legacy: Connecting the Past to the Future."
  • All the images are designed to tell a robust story of the history and thrill of Jackson State homecomings.
  • Our students are the next generation of archivists and historians who will tell the story of Jackson State University and continue this legacy," said Myburgh.
  • "To tell the story of Jackson State University in one exhibit is no small task, but these images truly capture the milestones of this HBCU and the joy and celebration of homecoming."

One Solution / One X Studios Takes Home a "Model D" Award for Best Documentary, Single or Series for One Yard "The Show" During the 2022 Cynopsis Model D & It List Awards

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Urban One Inc. applauds the One Solution / One X Studios teams for winning a "Model D Award" for Best Documentary, Single or Series - One Yard "The Show."

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  • Urban One Inc. applauds the One Solution / One X Studios teams for winning a "Model D Award" for Best Documentary, Single or Series - One Yard "The Show."
  • The range of contenders was dynamic, including Black Planet Documentary, Rise of the Players, The First Wave and Jacinta.
  • This recognition takes the One Solution / One X Studios team's growing total to an impressive thirty-nine accolades.
  • Produced series to provide viewers with the opportunity to engage in a homecoming experience they know andlove.

Jackson State University preserves visual legacy thanks to Getty Images Grant

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first image Jackson State University Archivist Darlita Ballard scanned as part of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges was of royalty: A photo of a JSU queen.

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  • JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first image Jackson State University Archivist Darlita Ballard scanned as part of the inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges was of royalty: A photo of a JSU queen.
  • JSU is one of four recipients of the $500,000 Getty Images Photo Archives Grant made possible by the Getty Family and the philanthropic organization Stand Together.
  • The support extends to future images captured with camera equipment donated by Getty Images, a preeminent global visual content creator and marketplace.
  • Claflin University, North Carolina Centra University and Prairie View A&M University also received inaugural Getty Images Photo Archives Grant for Historically Black Colleges grants.

New HBCU Documentary Film: "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to the Battle"

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), releases a new documentary film titled: "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to the Battle".

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Webber Marketing (WM), creators of the National Battle of the Bands (NBOTB), releases a new documentary film titled: "National Battle of the Bands: A Salute to the Battle".
  • The film is presented by Pepsi Zero Sugar and will air throughout February in honor of Black History Month.
  • The eight Historical Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) marching bands appearing in the film participated in the 2021 NBOTB in Houston, Texas.
  • "These bands are part of the driving force in the celebrated HBCU culture, bringing the energy, hype, and history to every game."

47th Annual Denny’s Orange Blossom Classic Football Game Returns to Miami Gardens After 43 Years

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Thursday, September 2, 2021
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The Senator Course at Shulas Golf Club is a classic style course located in the serene town of Miami Lakes.

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  • The Senator Course at Shulas Golf Club is a classic style course located in the serene town of Miami Lakes.
  • The Orange Blossom Careers in Sports and Entertainment Symposium will bring together leading minds within both industries in an educational setting.
  • Denny's Orange Blossom Classic Football Game at 3 p.m.
  • Connect with the One BIG Community online via Facebook , Instagram, and Twitter , to stay informed about the Dennys Orange Blossom Classic.