During NBA All-Star Week, the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival (HBCUFLF) delivered a standout cultural moment with a packed celebration at the Maybourne Beverly Hills honoring the “25th anniversary of Love & Basketball.” The special gathering brought together influential voices across film, sports, and media to spotlight the film’s enduring legacy and the evolution of women’s representation both on screen and in athletics. The evening paid tribute to director Gina Prince-Bythewood and her groundbreaking impact on storytelling. Moderated by Laura Coates, the conversation featured Prince-Bythewood alongside actress Sanaa Lathan and an esteemed panel including WNBA icon Candace Parker, basketball legend Cheryl Miller, journalist Cari Champion, and pioneering
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