The university said in a press release that the new images are an attempt to “update and modernize” the mascot’s brand.

From “The Great White Hope,” to “Conan the Barbarian,” to “The Lion King,” to “Star Wars ... but he was also known for telling Black stories and showcasing Black culture.

Recently, a video went viral, showing an animal caretaker based in Florida, cuddling a massive white lion. Samantha Faircloth, from Single Vision Inc., a Florida wildlife sanctuary, shared the ...

The star is so outsize and charismatic in “The Great White Hope” that he makes those objections seem petty. Casting a Black actor as ... Mufasa in “The Lion King.” The latter father ...

Polo’s Book of the Marvels of the World told of paper money, a burning black stone (coal), precious ... One symbol of this connection is the bronze Lion of Venice sculpture that stands atop ...

He went on to appear in some of the most successful films of all time, voicing Mufasa in “The Lion ... Great White Hope,” where he reprised his role as Jack Jefferson, the first Black man ...

A viral video showed a woman cuddling a massive white lion, sparking mixed reactions online, with viewers expressing both awe and concern for her safety. Lions are typically seen as apex predators ...

Replace dating White ... think of images of extreme Black pride in cinema, not too many things can mess with James Earl Jones walking out of a limo, stepping onto rose pedals with a lion hanging ...

Stand with our Penn State student-athletes by becoming a member of the Nittany Lion Club today and enjoy exclusive opportunities while making a meaningful difference! Through the Levi Lamb Fund ...

His impact on both Black representation in Hollywood and the broader cultural landscape is immeasurable. He broke stereotypes, exemplifying how African Americans could lead in film, television and ...

James Earl Jones, the renowned actor of stage and screen who lent his booming, inimitable voice to Darth Vader and The Lion King ... boxer in the play The Great White Hope; Jones was similarly ...

he was almost one of Broadway’s best-kept secrets until 1968 with his performance in Howard Sackler’s “The Great White Hope” as Jack Johnson, the first Black man to win the world ...