The nation’s historically Black colleges and universities, known as HBCUs, are wondering how to survive in an uncertain and contentious educational climate as the Trump administration downsizes the scope and purpose of the U.S. Department of Education — while cutting away at federal funding for higher education. In January, President Donald Trump signed an executive […]
Lena Claybon
Lena is a Grambling native and attended Grambling State University. While there, she majored in Journalism, and then went on to build a 20+ year career as a Writer/Producer in the entertainment industry. She has written and produced over 200 hours of television working with companies such as Twentieth Television, Saban Entertainment, BET, Paramount Television, Blue Rider Pictures and Brainbox Entertainment. Her series work has included USA Network’s Claude’s Crib, teen hit show Moesha, TLC’s, The Real Estate Pros, nationally syndicated court shows, Texas Justice and Judge Karen’s Court. She also worked on the first season of BET’s College Hill: Celebrity Edition.
In addition to television, she co-wrote two musical hit stage plays, CHEATERS starring singing sensation, Brian McKnight, and CASINO starring soulful songtress, Kelly Price.
In 2012, she was invited back to her Alma Mater, Grambling State University, as a “Visiting Artist” to teach Film Studies. While there, she created GSU’s first Film Workforce Training Program where she brought in professionals from the film industry to work with students on a professional film production. The program was a resounding success and several of the students that went through the program went on to work in the entertainment industry because of the skills they learned in the program.
Lena continues to write and produce projects through her production company, FilmArts South Studios. She is also a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
