Courtesy of Masuga Communications This Valentine’s Day, Ashley Shanté and Brandon Gerard, the husband-and-wife filmmaking duo behind Our Blues Make Us Gold, share a deeply personal tribute to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). More than just a documentary, the film is a love letter to HBCUs, Black excellence, and the transformative power of community. The inspiration for the film came from a moment in a Hollywood writer’s room, where the validity of HBCUs was questioned. Rather than letting that moment pass, Ashley and Brandon channeled their frustration into action, creating a documentary that celebrates the resilience, legacy, and cultural
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