Pharrell Williams continues to defy all odds in various mediums, including fashion, film and beyond. Recently, the Virginia native’s contributions to society were acknowledged during the 37th Annual Morehouse College “A Candle in the Dark” Gala, where he was honored with the Candle in Arts and Entertainment Award. Ahead of the event, Williams appeared at The High Museum of Art for a special conversation to support his latest endeavor, All Day I Dream About Sport (ADIDAS) , a film led by both Williams and director Gabriel Moses, which serves as a “visual love letter to West African culture steeped in the everyday experience of life in Senegal,” per a description. After a crowd of eager students from surrounding HBCUs that make up the Atlanta University Center Consortium, including Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University, were able to screen the 20-minute film, Williams took to the stage alongside James Whitner, the founder of The Whitaker Group, for a...
