Chadwick Boseman: Howard University Renames Fine Arts College After Late Actor
- Howard University has renamed its fine arts college after late talented actor Chadwick Boseman
- The US superstar graduated from the same university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in directing
- The Black Panther star passed away in August last year at the age of 43 after a long battle with colon cancer
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Howard University has renamed its College of Fine Arts after late Black Panther actor, Chadwick Boseman.
The famous thespian graduated from the same university with a Bachelor of Arts degree in directing.
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The talented movie star passed away in August last year. He was 43 at the time, and he died after a long battle with colon cancer.
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The Washington Post reports that a few days after Chadwick's death, Howard students circulated a petition to have the fine arts college renamed after him.
On Wednesday, May 26, the university finally decided to rename the performing and visual arts college in honour of the superstar.
Social media users have posted their reactions to the university's thoughtful decision.
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Check out some of the comments below:
@BryceAllenDev said:
"A well-deserved honour for a man who has done so much for black representation in cinema."
@CynnaAel commented:
"That is amazing. Let it bring so many people a chance to find their dreams and make them real."
@im2b wrote:
"A beautiful thing at a time when we need beautiful things."
@BCDreyer said:
"That's just lovely."
@Photosbyerik commented:
"Simply beyond words."
@Blessed_APN wrote:
"A very nice honour."
@rolandsmartin said:
"An amazing tribute."
@ebonyshayee commented:
"My heart stopped! Chadwick you’re missed."
@BigWinInTx added:
"Such a well-deserved honour."
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In other news, Legit.ng reported that Michael B Jordan shared his opinion after Chadwick Boseman didn't win the Best Actor award at the Oscar Awards.
The talented US actor was also reportedly shaken when his Black Panther co-star was snubbed for his stellar performance in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
Michael B Jordan appeared on SiriusXM's The Jess Cagle Show and shared that he also thought a part of everyone had "a little bit" of the feeling that Chadwick deserved the award when they were watching the ceremony.
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