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'A Different World' cast kicking off HBCU tour in Atlanta

The 10-city tour is kicking off at the Atlanta University Center on Thursday.

ATLANTA — The cast of hit '80s show 'A Different World' are reuniting for a 10-city HBCU tour kicking off in Atlanta this week. 

The 'A Different World Tour' kicks off on Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Atlanta University Center (AUC), which houses Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. 

Darryl M. Bell (Ronald 'Ron' Johnson), Charnele Brown (Kimberly 'Kim' Reese), Jasmine Guy (Whitley Marion Gilbert Wayne), Kadeem Hardison (Dwayne Cleophus Wayne), Dawnn Lewis (Jaleesa Vinson Taylor), Cree Summer (Winifred 'Freddie' Brooks), Glynn Turman (Col. Bradford 'Brad' Taylor) and Sinbad (Walter Oakes) are set to be present for the tour, according to People Magazine.

The nostalgic tour features panels and other events with the cast as well as producers Susan Fales and the legendary Debbie Allen.

Real experiences inspired the groundbreaking series, which follows students at Hillman College, a fictional historically black college in Virginia. 

The tour aims to raise awareness and enrollment for HBCUs nationwide, inspiring more students to choose HBCUs for their college experience. 

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