Cocoa Brown Returns To VCU For Black Alumni Weekend, Visits Robertson School Of Communications

Comedienne revisits her university roots and promotes comedy event during alumni celebrations.

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Apr 25, 2025

Comedienne revisits her university roots and promotes comedy event during alumni celebrations.

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Comedian and actress Cocoa Brown made a nostalgic return to her educational roots this week, visiting Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) as part of the Black Alumni Weekend celebrations. Brown, who graduated from the university’s Robertson School of Communications, shared her campus visit on social media, highlighting the emotional connection to her alma mater.

In her Instagram post, Brown wrote: “Back at my Alma Mater @vcu for @vcublackalumni’s Black Alumni Weekend touring the Robertson School of Communications where I graduated from🖤💛 memories.” The image shows Brown standing in what appears to be a hallway or space within the Robertson School, smiling while visiting her former academic department.

Brown also took the opportunity to promote an upcoming comedy event during the alumni weekend, adding: “Check out the Ram Comedy Jam tomorrow at 9:30pm at Harris Hall” to her post.

Cocoa Brown: From VCU To Hollywood

Cocoa Brown, whose birth name is Farah Brown, has built an impressive career since her days at VCU. She has further established herself as both a comedian and actress with numerous television and film credits to her name. Brown has appeared in notable productions including Tyler Perry’s “For Better or Worse” and “Single Moms Club.”

Brown’s return to VCU represents a full-circle moment for the performer, reconnecting with the educational institution that helped shape her professional journey before launching into a successful entertainment career spanning comedy, television, and film.

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