For many people, Black or not, A Different World and the fictional Hillman College offered their first look at Historically Black Colleges and Universities and most importantly, the culture, sound, and feel of a n HBCU. Tonight, the show's original stars Jasmine Guy, Kadeem Hardison, Cree Summer, Dawnn Lewis, Darryl M. Bell, Charnele Brown and Glynn Turman reunite in Atlanta as part of a national HBCU tour in honor of the impact the iconic NBC television series, which ran from 1987 to 1993.
Work dried up in Atlanta's booming film industry last winter and has been at a near-standstill ever since the industry's writers went on strike in May and actors joined them in July. Writers reached a deal late last month, but with the actors strike still ongoing, many Atlanta-based performers and behind-the-scenes crew members members are grappling for financial survival.
Metropolitan Atlanta is home to the second highest number of soundstages in the U.S., including the massive Tyler Perry Studios and Trilith Studios. But many productions have chosen to shoot in and around the city itself, often as stand-ins for other locations.
There's a lot that unites these projects: high-profile stars playing people who fell from grace. Specifically, people who shared the trait of having been being ambitious when it came to money.
Over the course of its run, Pose found a way to bring viewers both realness and hope. As the series finale approaches, the significance of its choices is sharper than ever.