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NOLAN HAS BEEN inducted into MOREHOUSE BOARD OF SPONSORS
The Morehouse College Board of Sponsors is an honorary body within the Martin Luther King Jr. College of Ministers & Laity. It consists of distinguished clergy & lay leaders, including activists & community figures, who exemplify moral courage, promote social justice and support the College's 'social gospel' mission.
'JUST LIKE SELMA' WINS BIG @ NY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL
JUST ANNOUNCED: Nolan's "Just Like Selma" won "Best Music Video" in the 2026 New York Short Film Festival. This win increases the awards tally to fourteen.
Friday, June 12, 2026
NOLAN RECEIVES SECOND HONORARY DOCTORATE
Wayland Baptist Theological Seminary bestowed upon Nolan a Doctor of Sacred Music (Honoris Causa) for his body of work. Nolan was also awarded the Lucie E. Campbell Legacy Award and "Composer of the Year."
Previously, Nolan received an Honorary Doctor of Music from Richmond Virginia Seminary in 2013.
'JUST LIKE SELMA' Earns 2026 Telly Award
Nolan's "Just Like Selma" music video has earned a 2026 Silver Telly Award in the General-Music Video category.
JOIN Nolan FOR 'We Sing America,' a 4th of July Celebration
This July 4th, pack a picnic, grab a blanket, and head to Franklin Park (1332 I Street, NW) for a free, all-ages community sing-along brought to you by Washington, DC's Planet Word Museum.
Nolan will lead the crowd in a celebration of the songs and voices that have shaped America. Emceed by Esther Ciammachilli, WAMU’s Morning Edition host, this unforgettable sing-along will also feature a live band and Williams’s NEWorks Voices of America.
From beloved folk songs to American classics to Civil Rights anthems, we’ll journey through the music that tells America’s story. Come ready to lift your voice, then stop inside Planet Word for more July 4th fun throughout the day.
WAMU is the official media sponsor of Planet Word’s We Sing America, connecting communities with a celebration of language and music.
Register to receive important event updates. For questions or concerns regarding accessibility needs, please contact support@planetwordmuseum.org.
NOW STREAMING: Nolan'S new SOCIAL JUSTICE HYMN
Nolan's new social justice hymn, "JUST LIKE SELMA" is out and available on all streaming platforms.
As the first phase-two project of Nolan's FREEDOM ADVANCES campaign, "JUST LIKE SELMA" commemorates the history that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
WATCH. LISTEN. LIKE. SHARE.
NOLAN PRESENTED AT HAMPTON MINISTERS CONFERENCE
NOLAN has been inducted into sjc theatre hall of fame
On April 24, Nolan was inducted into his high school alma mater's Theatre Hall of Fame.
Saturday, May 23, 1:30pm | Finney Chapel, Oberlin, OH
NOLAN to participate in OBERLIN BACCALAUREATE
Nolan recently returned to his alma mater Oberlin College to share his social justice hymn, Just Like Selma.
Wednesday, May 6 | Embassy of Sweden, WDC
NOLAN INVITED TO EMBASSY OF SWEDEN
Some may recall that Nolan won "Best Director - Music Video" in the January 2026 edition of the Sweden Film Awards for the "Just Like Selma" music video. In recognition of this win, Nolan was recently invited to the Embassy of Sweden to have lunch with Stefan Hansen, Cultural Counselor to the U.S.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
NOLAN honorED BY NANM EASTERN REGION
Nolan was honored by the National Association of Negro Musicians-Eastern Region/Ben Holt Chapter for his body of musical works alongside veteran performer/educator William Jones and opera diva Denyce Graves.
Friday, April 17, 2026
NOLAN + NEWorks PRODUCE DC250 FULL DEMOCRACY LUNCHEON
Nolan + NEWorks are honored to have produced Mayor Muriel Bowser’s DC250 Full Democracy Luncheon commemorating DC Emancipation Day! Presenters included: former DC Mayor Sharon Pratt, City Council Chair Phil Mendelson, Rev. Shavon Arline-Bradley, News4 Anchor Shawn Yancy (host), the Heritage Signature Chorale, and more!
Sunday, April 12, 2026
NOLAN honorED BY The Society Incorporated, DC
Nolan was recently honored by the The Society Incorporated, Washington, DC Chapter for his body of creative works and commitment to fostering artistic opportunities for young people.
nolan Wins best director honor in sweden film awards
Nolan has won "Best Director - Music Video" in the January 2026 edition of the Sweden Film Awards. The honor is in recognition of the "Just Like Selma" official music video.
“This recognition reflects the collective excellence of an extraordinary team,” Nolan said. “I want to especially acknowledge our live production director, William Haywood, our assistant director and production supervisor, Mike D. DuBose, and our lead editor, Mike Lyon, whose contributions have been invaluable. I’m also deeply grateful to our Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church colleagues who stood behind this project—Leon C. Lewis, Minister of Music, and Andre Williams, Director of Production and Media. Their support and collaboration made this achievement possible.”
Since its release, the “Just Like Selma” video has won 12 film awards and resonated with audiences for its powerful message and visual artistry. Click here to access the full listing of film honors.
Monday, January 19, 2026
Georgetown University honors Nolan
On January 19, Robert M. Groves, Interim President of Georgetown University, presented Nolan with a special award “with deep appreciation for over two decades of creativity and commitment to social justice through music.”
This honor recognizes Nolan’s 23 years as Music Producer for GU’s Let Freedom Ring MLK concerts.