On Wednesday, January 8, 2025, Vice President Kamala Harris welcomed fellow members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated to the Navy Steps of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus. The gathering, which included current and former members of the Biden-Harris Administration who are part of the sorority, marked the Vice President’s […]
In celebration of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.’s 102nd Founder’s Day, we at Watch The Yard conducted an exclusive interview with Marica T. Harris, the sorority’s 26th International Grand Basileus. A proud Spring 1995 initiate of the Kappa Chapter at Wilberforce University, Harris embodies a legacy of dedication and leadership. As she steps into this pivotal role […]
Blavity’s Shadow and Act has an exclusive clip of Jessica Williams and Courtney Taylor in this week’s episode of Shrinking on Apple TV+. Here’s the official logline for the fourth episode of the second season, “Made You Look”: Jimmy is challenged by Paul to show restraint with Sean. Derek introduces Gaby to a friend. Liz […]
The Harris-Walz campaign, in an exclusive provided to Watch The Yard, is announcing the launch of a nationwide HBCU Homecoming Tour aimed at engaging Black voters in key battleground states. The tour, which was announced today, will coincide with the annual homecoming celebrations at historically Black colleges and universities, deploying surrogates such as Black elected officials, […]
In a concerted effort to engage young voters, the Harris-Walz campaign has launched a targeted initiative focusing on HBCUs. This includes expanding youth organizing staff, digital ads, and a campus tour across 11 battleground states. A key element of this initiative is a letter from Vice President Kamala Harris, addressed directly to HBCU students. In […]
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has announced its 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which has recognized 110 outstanding students from 80 HBCUs for their academic achievements, leadership potential, and dedication to their […]
Blavity’s Shadow and Act has an exclusive preview for Playground, the Megan Thee Stallion-executive produced series revolving around the famed LA dance studio. The rapper also appears in the series, which drops on July 26. The below clip previews some of the relationships within the studio and what goes on behind the performances. Robin Antin […]
Sasheer Zamata and Nicole Byer are in the hot seat for charity for Wednesday’s episode of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire. The exclusive clip shows Zamata and Byer working together to try to win money for a good cause, but Zamata is hilariously failing to show Byer how to answer their question about the […]
Blavity’s Shadow and Act has the first exclusive look at the upcoming film Rebel Ridge, starring The Underground Railroad and Genius MLK/X star Aaron Pierre. Pierre, who also voices Mufasa in this winter’s Mufasa: The Lion King from Disney, stars in the Jeremy Saulnier film alongside Don Johnson, AnnaSophia Robb, David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve […]
The Dress My Tour contestants could become the fashion designer for rapper JT‘s upcoming tour in this exclusive clip from Hulu‘s Dress My Tour. The clip below shows JT reacting to the contestants, who are thrilled at the opportunity to design the performance outfits for JT’s tour. JT gives each contestant a hug and hopes […]