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On Saturday, December 16th, a historic moment unfolded as Howard University and Florida A&M University (FAMU) came together for the first-ever showdown in the Black College Football National Championship Game – the highly anticipated Celebration Bowl. This monumental event marked a significant milestone in the world of college football, forever etching its place in history. […]

Tomorrow, the Howard University Bison and the Florida A&M (FAMU) Rattlers are set to clash in the 2023 Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl. This historic matchup marks the first time these two programs have faced off in the Bowl’s history, making it a momentous occasion for both teams. Additionally, it’s worth noting that this game will […]

The Celebration Bowl is this Saturday as the Howard University Bison and the Florida A&M Rattlers (FAMU) go to battle inside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and are renewing a heated rivalry from their time in the MEAC. Many are jokingly referring to this as the “MEAC Bowl” because of Howard being in the MEAC and FAMU […]

The Human Jukebox of Southern University and the World Famed Marching Band of Grambling State University went head-to-head in their annual Bayou Classic Battle of the Bands, held the night before the big game at Caesar’s Superdome. This highly anticipated event not only showcased talented high school bands from the area, but also featured an […]

After an entire season of halftime shows being judged, critiqued, and analyzed, the ESPN Band of the Year Rankings Committee has chosen the final two Division I and Division II bands to compete in the ESPN Events Band of the Year National Championship Battle of the Bands on December 15th in Atlanta, Georgia at Mercedes-Benz […]

The Howard University Bison have defeated the Morgan State University Bears 14-7 at Greene Stadium to clinch their second MEAC Conference Championship in a row, their first outright title since 1993. With the win, the Bison have officially punched their ticket to the 2023 Cricket Wireless Celebration Bowl in Atlanta, Georgia on December 16th.  The […]

The DC/Baltimore Rivalry is one that many people do not talk about enough. Whether that is over who is truly in the DMV, who has better slang, who made New Balances poppin, or even who the better HBCU is between Howard University and Morgan State University.  This Saturday, the rivalry takes center stage as arguably […]

We’re reaching the end of the season and there are so many clinching scenarios for different MEAC programs in December. It’s moments like these that make College Football one of the most thrilling and nail-biting extravaganzas in the world. But the MEAC Conference, despite facing setbacks with the departure of Hampton, North Carolina A&T, FAMU, […]

The Howard University Bison came out on top in an intense Tuesday Night Basketball showdown against the Boston University Terriers, sealing a solid 64-53 victory. Leading the way was Bryce Harris, rocking the number 34 jersey, who showed off his skills with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Harris had some serious accuracy, hitting seven of […]

In a surprising turn of events, Howard pulled off a huge win against North Carolina Central, with a resounding 50-20 victory. This highly anticipated match showcased the skills of two standout teams in the MEAC Conference. Earlier in the afternoon, the South Carolina State Bulldogs faced a tough loss against the Morgan State Bears, setting […]

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference witnessed a fierce battle for positioning, with Howard and South Carolina State vying for dominance. A win for Howard would have solidified their tie for first place with North Carolina Central, while South Carolina State sought to shake up the standings and improve their conference record to 2-1. As you might […]

The NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars recently had the privilege of hosting the Second Annual HBCU Careers in Sports event, per a statement by the team obtained by HBCU Pulse. This event was designed for current and alumni HBCU students who are interested in pursuing careers in the sports industry. It took place on October 20th, the […]

The latest rankings for the ESPN Band of the Year National Championships have been publicly released, according to a report by HBCU Gameday. As always, each HBCU Marching Band in Division I and Division II will present a performance to a committee consisting of esteemed current and former Band Directors. The committee will evaluate the […]

Filmmakers Brandon and Ashley Dante Deese, both talented professionals who studied in New York City, are currently working on a documentary called “Our Blues Make Us Gold” that tells the captivating story of North Carolina A&T, per a feature report by MyFox8. The documentary aims to showcase both the triumphs and challenges faced by this […]

Exciting news is emerging from North Carolina today as the multicultural podcast, Pod Digital Media, has embarked on a collaboration with Nike and Group Black to create brand opportunities for HBCU students, as reported by Adage. The network’s flagship platform, “Talk of the Yard,” will feature HBCU alumni posing questions to HBCU personalities, fostering engaging […]

The Livingstone College Men’s Golf Team emerged victorious in the 2023 SAS HBCU Invitational, as first reported by WSOC-TV. The tournament, held at the prestigious Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, North Carolina, showcased the exceptional talent of 13 HBCUs. This win holds immense significance, particularly because head coach Andre Springs was recently inducted into the […]

The scorching October heat foreshadowed a hard-fought battle, with both teams struggling to reach 20 points by the game’s end. Such contests suit the Howard University Bison well, as they emerged victorious with a 17-10 triumph over the Delaware State Hornets on October 28th in Dover, DE, securing a 2-0 record in conference play this […]

Howard University concluded their homecoming in spectacular fashion by defeating MEAC rival Norfolk State 27-23. The Spartans aimed to spoil the Bison’s homecoming weekend, but the Bison prevailed. Notable attendees included Lance Gross, a renowned actor, and Howard alumnus, as well as AJ Calloway, a former host of BET’s 106 & Park. The game started […]

Fort Valley State University has recently received a $1 million donation, the largest contribution ever made by living alumni. Per a report by local Middle Georgia affiliate 41NBC, the institution received this gift from Dr. Alonzo Jones, Dr. Almas Jones, and their niece, Dr. Rose Holton.   View this post on Instagram   A post […]

Morehouse College is bringing soccer back back to campus per a report by The Maroon Tiger. The soccer team will be a club team, which means that the team is started by a university or students at the non-NCAA level.  The club team will be led by five captains: Tommy Mesamours, Shawn Ross, Enosh Mutenda, […]

The Florida A&M homecoming game against Prairie View A&M will get a larger audience, as it has been moved up from ESPN+ to ESPN2 per a post on Twitter/X by the institution. The Rattlers have been on a tear this season, heading into week 8 at the top of the conference and a favorite to […]

Howard University & Tennesee State were recently named on Billboard’s list as having one of the top Music Business Schools in the Nation. Howard & Tennessee State are the only HBCUs on the list. Additionally, Howard University represents one of the two D.C. institutions acknowledged, alongside American University, and Tennessee State is one of two […]

Jackson State’s renowned marching band the Sonic Boom of the South will be performing at the Rose Bowl Parade on New Year’s Day in 2025 per a report by WAPT. The announcement was made during Jackson State’s homecoming halftime show featuring the Sonic Boom as well as on the band’s Facebook page “The Jackson State […]

Morehouse College and Real Estate Logistics Company Prologis have brokered a partnership to establish a foundation aimed at cultivating a new generation of black real estate agents. Per a report by Essence, a report states that $3 million was donated to The House to promote an endowed fund, which aims to create opportunities for students […]

The Harvard University Crimson rolled past the Howard University Bison 48-7 in Saturday afternoon’s matchup between the two academic powerhouses. The game marked the third straight matchup between the two programs. The Crimson were dominant within the run game as they ran for a total of 364 yards on the day off of just 47 […]

Classes at Jackson State University were canceled today following a tragic incident over the weekend. Jaylen Burns, a promising student and leader, lost his life in an on-campus shooting. This unfortunate event reflects a concerning trend that has recently affected HBCU Homecomings, with previous incidents occurring at Bowie State University and Morgan State University. Sadly, […]

The inaugural ESPN Band of the Year rankings have been released, sparking significant reactions. We have our own thoughts on the new list and would like to share them. According to HBCU Gameday, the Division I Band Rankings are as follows: Southern University “Human Jukebox” NC A&T “Blue and Gold Marching Machine” Bethune-Cookman University “Marching […]

A second-grade student at McGavock Elementary School in Nashville, Tennessee had their t-shirt confiscated by a teacher on October 6th. The incident, which was first reported by local affiliate NewsChannel 5, involved a shirt adorned with pink and green rhinestones displaying the letters “AKA 1908”. These letters are in reference to the historically Black sorority, […]

The Howard University Bison steamrolled Robert Morris University 35-10 in a bounce-back win with Ian Wheeler leading the way with 215 all-purpose yards and Quinton Williams throwing for 170 yards off of 13 pass completions.  Robert Morris gained only 178 yards through the air with Anthony Chiccitt completing 25 of 39 passing and throwing one […]