CMR
The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival will officially kick off at the legendary Howard Theater, where Martin and the seminal award-winning actress Lynn Whitfield will be honored at Cafe Mocha Radio’s 15th Anniversary Salute THEM Awards. Acclaimed writer, director and producer Ryan Coogler will receive the inaugural HBCU First LOOK ”I Aspire“ Global Impact Award presented in partnership with Howard University’s Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts. This presentation holds profound significance for the Howard University community, as it celebrates not only Coogler’s groundbreaking contributions to global cinema but also honors his powerful creative partnership with the esteemed late Chadwick Boseman, an alumnus of Howard University. Coogler and Boseman’s contributions to Black Panther set new industry standards for representation, while also becoming an emblem of cultural pride, ambition, and artistic excellence. This aligns perfectly with the HBCU First LOOK Festival’s commitment to “Elevate Future Storytellers.”
