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The Festival That Pays It Forward 🎶
Supporting HBCU students & their futures 📚
Spring '26 📍ATL
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During an interview with Spiritual Word host Nia Celé, #2Chainz opened up about the impact HBCUs have on #Black storytelling and representation, sharing that experiences like those found on #HBCU campuses add depth and “layers” to a person’s identity and perspective.

When asked what Spiritual Word he’s currently living by in this season of life, the rapper said he’s leaning on intuition, explaining that he’s listening closely to that inner voice and trusting the direction it leads him. 👏🏾🙏🏾

Host: @theniacele
Videographer: @timcaver

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Full circle moment.

As an HBCU graduate, being invited back to speak at an HBCU is a reminder that God always keeps His promises. I am very grateful for my sister @ashley_adana for seeing me.

Years ago, I sat in those seats as a student at @howard1867 , dreaming, learning, and believing there was more for my life.

Today, I have the privilege of sharing my story with the next generation of leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.

I’m grateful to day YES again to bookings that align.
I’m grateful for every lesson along the journey.
And I’m grateful for people like @ashley_adana who thought of me and created space for me to pour back into others.

This moment reminded me of something simple:

Keep saying yes.

Yes to the opportunities.
Yes to the calling.
Yes to the room God is preparing you for before you even see it.

You never know which yes will become a full circle moment. 🤍

📩Bookings@nathalienicole.com

Hair @hair_tyme
Outfit @theluxelifeboutique

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During a recent sit-down with @SpiritualWord Host Nia Celé, #MetroBoomin got candid when asked what #God has done for him in this current season of his life. The producer shared that this period has been all about realigning with himself spiritually, letting go of old habits and ways of thinking, and developing newer, better ones. Metro revealed he’s been in the middle of a major transformation since around October/November, and despite being in the thick of it, he expressed gratitude for the journey — and excitement for what’s still to come. 🙏🏾

🎤: @theniacele
🎥: @timcaver

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#PJMorton says the Spiritual Word guiding him through this season is “no weapon formed against me shall prosper” 🙌🏾 He shared that despite all the division, dissension, and negativity in the world, none of it can stop what God has for him.

“There’s so many weapons out here… so much division… but none of that can stop me.” 👏🏾🙏🏾

🎤: @theniacele
🎥: @timcaver

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#WeLoveToSeeIt! Spiritual Word Host Nia Celé caught up with #TerrenceJ backstage at AwareFest in #Atlanta, Georgia and asked him what spiritual word he’s been living by, and he didn’t hesitate! The media personality opened up, sharing that Proverbs 3:5-6 — “Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding; He will direct your path straight” — has been his foundation. He even credited that faith as the reason he’s showing up and winning today! 👏🏾🙌🏾

🎤: @theniacele
🎥: @timcaver

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#HBCU alum and media personality #RocsiDiaz is not holding back! 👏🏾

During a recent event, Spiritual Word host Nia Celé asked Rocsi how it felt to be in the space as an HBCU alum and sis delivered! Rocsi made it clear that shining a light on HBCUs is more important than EVER, stating that HBCUs are currently “under attack.”

She went on to emphasize the importance of the community coming together to keep the doors open and preserve those life-changing experiences for future students — the same ones she and Terrence J were able to have.

“I think that is a beautiful thing when we come together like this and raise money and raise awareness,” Rocsi said. 💛

Family, what are your thoughts?

🎤: @theniacele
🎥: @timcaver

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victory lap

some selects from these past few months - i truly thank God for these experiences.

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The internXL AI Innovation Challenge at @awarefestival in Atlanta was one for the books! 🔥 Student innovators took the stage to present some amazing AI solutions to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues.

From networking with industry leaders to on-the-spot pitches from students in the audience, we enjoyed every minute supporting our scholars. 🎓

The future of innovation is here, and it’s powered by students!

📲 Want to be in the know for future events? Create an account today at internXL.org.

#internXL #AwareFest #FutureOfAI #TechInnovation #CareerGrowth

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@kirkfranklin at HBCU @awarefestival

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#JillScott is giving flowers to HBCUs after recently visiting #ClarkAtlantaUniversity 👏🏾 While speaking with Spiritual Word’s host Nia Celé, Jill shared that it was her first time experiencing an HBCU while classes were actually in session, and she left impressed by the students, the energy, and the school’s impact on the music industry.

Jill revealed she learned that Atlanta and Clark have produced “more executives in the music industry than any other university,” adding that seeing so many “bright, brilliant faces” passionate about music and making it their major inspired her deeply. 🎶📚

Family, do y’all think HBCUs still have one of the biggest influences on music and culture today?

🎤: @theniacele
🎥: @timcaver

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I been shooting for the stars, hope my aim right.

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Looking back to the first annual HBCU Fundraiser AWARE Fest 2026 in Atlanta, GA. @ColorFarm was more than honored to attend and participate. Special thanks to #LindaWilson, thank you for a wonderful, educational, and busy week.

#HBCU #AwareFest #BlackExcellence

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