• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • Culture

'A Different World' cast reuniting for HBCU tour more than 35 years after premiere

3:43
The evolution of Black television
NBCUniversal via Getty Images, FILE
ByCarson Blackwelder
February 26, 2024, 6:24 PM

The cast of "A Different World" is hitting the road for a 10-city reunion tour of various historically Black colleges and universities.

Taking place more than 35 years after the iconic sitcom's premiere, cast members Kadeem Hardison, Jasmine Guy, Darryl M. Bell, Dawnn Lewis, Cree Summer, Charnele Brown, Glynn Turman and Sinbad -- along with producer Susan Fales -- are reuniting for the tour.

Related Articles

MORE: Woman visits over 90 HBCUs on mission to bring the experience to students

Debbie Allen will also join in on the fun.

The tour will kick off Feb. 29 at the Atlanta University Center, home to Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College and Spelman College.

Editor’s Picks

Woman completes bucket list of visiting more than 90 HBCUs

  • Feb 19, 2024

The rich and beautiful history of HBCU majorette teams

  • Feb 21, 2023

The pivotal roles HBCUs play in our past, present and future

  • Feb 14, 2022

Other scheduled stops in April include Howard University in Washington, D.C., and both Alabama State University and Tuskegee University in Alabama.

More stops will be announced at a later date.

The cast from "The Different World."
NBCUniversal via Getty Images, FILE

"A Different World" ran for six seasons between 1987 and 1993. It originally centered around Lisa Bonet's "The Cosby Show" character, Denise Huxtable, as she studied at Hillman College, a fictional HBCU. Her character departed after the first season and the show focused on other students at the school.

According to a press release, the tour isn't just about nostalgia -- it's about raising "awareness and enrollment for HBCUs nationwide."

For more information about the A Different World Tour, click here.

Related Topics

  • History

Editor’s Picks

Woman completes bucket list of visiting more than 90 HBCUs

  • Feb 19, 2024

The rich and beautiful history of HBCU majorette teams

  • Feb 21, 2023

The pivotal roles HBCUs play in our past, present and future

  • Feb 14, 2022

Up Next in Culture—

King Charles, Queen Camilla head to America: What to expect on their state visit

April 14, 2026

Alix Earle responds to Alex Cooper: What to know about their rumored feud

April 14, 2026

Prince Harry, Meghan kick off 4-day Australia visit

April 14, 2026

Phil Collins and Billy Idol among the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

April 14, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News