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At the 67th National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter Emmy Awards, Morgan State proudly brought home its first-ever individual Emmy Award. The recognition marks a major milestone not just for the university, but for HBCUs as a whole as they continue to build national reputations for producing powerful, culturally-rooted media that uplifts the African American experience.
The university was honored for its original documentary, History of a National Treasure: The Documentary Story of Morgan State University. Produced by Morgan’s Center for New Media and Strategic Initiatives, the film won in the Documentary/Historical category.
Led by DeWayne Wickham, dean emeritus of Morgan’s School of Global Journalism and Communication, the film was created as part of a larger mission to amplify stories of the African diaspora and Black American history. It follows the Center’s debut documentary, The Calvin Tyler Story, and precedes upcoming projects spotlighting trailblazers like anthropologist Ellen Irene Diggs and Medal of Honor recipient Christian Fleetwood.
“This historic Emmy win is a shining testament to the creative brilliance and scholarly excellence that define Morgan,” said university president David K. Wilson. “It reflects the power of our storytelling and the importance of preserving the untold stories of Black America. I could not be prouder of our team and what this moment represents.”
Congrats Morgan State!
Cover photo: Morgan State Makes History With First-Ever Emmy Win for Original Documentary / Photo Credit: Morga