First Black alumna to have a residential college named after her at Princeton University

For the first time in Princeton University history, they will name a residential college after Black alumna Mellody Hobson.

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After removing Woodrow Wilson’s name from the residential college due to his "racist thinking and policies" and the 2015 protest from the students, the institute will be removing his name and replacing the residential college with Mellody Hobson.

Although the college has finalized the removal of Woodrow’s college, the Wilson Legacy Review Committee was not happy about the decision and the board reconsidered the decision in 2016. After the George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and Rayshard Brooks incidents the institute made an effort to make a final decision to officially remove Woodrow Wilson’s name in 2020.

Mellody graduated Princeton in 1991 and wants all students who enter the new building to feel like they belong there.

"My hope is that my name will remind future generations of students — especially those who are Black and Brown and the 'firsts' in their families — that they too belong," she said.

Mellody has an astonishing career where she is the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, serves as chair of the board of trustees of the Ariel Investment Trust. She also serves on the boards of Starbucks and JPMorgan Chase. She was previously the director of Estée Lauder and board chair of DreamWorks Animation SKG.

Building Mellody’s residential college will take up to three years where it will be open Fall of 2026.

"Mellody Hobson is a wonderful role model for our students, and we are thrilled that her name will now grace our newest residential college," said Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber.

J. Cole to expand 'Dreamville' to launch content studio 'Dreamville Ventures'

Jermaine “J.” Cole and Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad announced that Dreamville is launching Dreamville Ventures and Dreamville Studios via an exclusive article with Variety.

Dreamville Ventures will be a multi-disciplinary media company, and Dreamville Studios, a content studio that will produce original and co-produced content. They will also produce original content including films, tv shows, podcasts, and many more.

To lead the new division of Dreamville Ventures is Damien Scott who was named president of Dreamville, and Candace Rodney, who will serve as Dreamville executive vice president and president of Dreamville Studios.

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Damien and Candace will oversee the day-to-day operations of Dreamville Ventures as well as all platform verticals from music, TV and film, publishing, apparel and live events such as the annual Dreamville Festival.

“Dreamville has always been a mom-and-pop operation with grand ambitions and ideas that extend far beyond music. The hiring of Damien and Candace not only expands our family business with two of the smartest and most capable executives in the industry, but allows us to take a massive leap towards turning those big ideas into reality.” says J. Cole.

Old Spice team up with athletes to launch 10-Year program that will increase high school graduation

#OldSpice announced a 10-year initiative program that will help increase high school graduation rates by 10 percent in America for underrepresented young men living in underserved communities by 2030.

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Old Spice is partnering with film company Never Whisper Justice, producers of the 'BLACK BOYS’ film, and creators of Frontlines of Justice to help improve learning outcomes for nearly 100,000 students.

Frontlines of Justice is an online eLearning platform designed to create social, racial, and educational justice through compelling content and curriculum. Never Whisper Justice is a disruptive social justice media company combining storytelling and social impact through documentaries, scripted series content, and inspiring feature films.

The first steps Old Spice is undergoing will be hosting a multi-city “BLACK BOYS” screening tour with New Orleans Saints’ safety and executive producer for “BLACK BOYS,” Malcolm Jenkins and additional NFL athletes to generate conversation and inspire young men.

Old Spice will kick off with Jenkins who will make virtual school appearances and host a "BLACK BOYS" screening in New Orleans throughout the NFL season.

“While ‘BLACK BOYS’ powerfully shows racism’s emotional cost, the accompanying social impact campaign supported by Old Spice will extend the film’s influence to generate a conversation and inspire dialogue and tangible outcomes between students, teachers and administrators," says New Orleans Saints’ Malcolm Jenkins in a press release.

"BLACK BOYS" film showcases the brotherly love of Black men and boys in America while bringing attention to the social and emotional effects of racism and invites audiences to imagine a world in which Black boys experience true belonging and unlimited possibilities.

Old Spice is a long-time NFL partner that is currently working to expand education and get involved in more communities one program at a time.

“BLACK BOYS” is now streaming on NBC Peacock.

📹:@BlackBoysFilm is Executive Produced by @MALCOLMJENKINS27 and his @ListenupMedia

To learn more visit: www.frontlinesofjustice.com