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Two weeks ago, the 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands celebrated its 10th anniversary in Houston, Texas. The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands honors the history and legacy of HBCUs as well as the talented marching bands that represent these institutions. With the theme “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” it drew approximately 43,500 people […]

HBCU standout Seth Towns has returned to his alma mater, Harvard University, this time as an assistant coach. He turns just ahead of the 2024-25 season; the announcement was made earlier today. “We are more than thrilled to welcome Seth back to Harvard Basketball and to the Harvard community as a whole,” Amaker said. “Seth […]

This Saturday’s SWAC football game between Jackson State University and Southern University will be a star-studded event as comedians Cedric The Entertainer and Anthony Anderson will be present at the game for the JSU Student Meet & Greet. The two stars will be on campus to promote their AC Barbeque brand, which debuted earlier this […]

Howard University alumnus Nick Cannon is set to host the 2025 Honda Battle of the Bands. The complete schedule of participating schools was released earlier this week by Honda Battle of the Bands. HBOB is the country’s top showcase for HBCU marching bands. Cannon will host the battle’s first ever West Coast show at the […]

Elon University is currently investigating an incident during a football game against North Carolina Central University. Samihya Love, a freshman at North Carolina Central, claims that a white Elon football player shouted racial slurs at her from the sidelines during the game. The player has been identified as Marco Patierno. Elon Associate Athletics Director of […]

A West Virginia State University football player was sadly killed in a shooting earlier this week. North Carolina native Jyilek Harrington was shot multiple times following an incident at an apartment complex. Harrington was only 21 years old. According to Tony Hazelett, Charleston Police of Detectives, the disturbance happened initially outside in the hallway and […]

You want footage of Jackson State University’s Sonic Boom of the South? Well it’s going to cost you. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, a new media policy at Jackson State has been implemented where media outlets must buy credentials for access to record the band during home games. Per the new guidelines, media outlets […]

During last night’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, ABC News journalist Linsey Davis served as a moderator alongside David Muir. Davis and Harris are sorors, as she is also a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Davis crossed the Theta Kappa chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha during […]

Last month, the International President of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Chris V. Rey, JD, was inaugurated as the 20th President of Barber-Scotia College on August 24. A veteran and lawyer, Rey takes on the leadership role at a critical time with the goal of regaining the historically Black college’s accreditation following years of hardship. […]

Yesterday we learned of the unfortunate passing of former Rich Gang rapper Rich Homie Quan, who died suddenly at age 33. Anyone who attended college, specifically an HBCU between 2013 and 2018, knows the major influence his music had on our college experience. Before creating hits that would impact the HBCU experience for years, he […]

It’s one thing for us everyday people to see the greatness of HBCUs, but it is even more special when children of celebrities are also able to see that greatness. I’m sure they could choose from any school they want, but they chose to attend institutions that are filled with so much history, culture, and […]

Alcorn State University alumnus Darian Holt is set to be featured on season seven of the Netflix original series ‘The Circle.’Netflix announced that the series would be returning for season seven later this month and introduced the cast for this season. The series follows players who live alone in apartments and compete against each other […]

In a recent interview with Billboard, Grammy-Award-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion spoke on Vice President Kamala Harris’ historic presidential bid. Just last month, Megan Thee Stallion performed at the Harris-Walz campaign rally in Atlanta. When asked about Harris’ presidential bid, she said, “To be alive in a lifetime where a Black woman or a woman at […]

Although different in their own way, each sorority of the Divine Nine shares one thing in common: one of their core principles is sisterhood. For many women, joining a sorority means joining a lifelong sisterhood, and for Vice President Kamala Harris, that lifelong sisterhood began in the spring of 1986 at Howard University. Harris joined […]

A documentary highlighting the life of Olympic gold medalist Edwin Moses is set to debut at his alma mater, Morehouse College, this September.Moses combined science and athleticism to become the world’s greatest hurdler in the 1980s. The documentary will debut on September 21 at the Morehouse College Human Rights Film Festival. The title of the […]

The Morgan State University community is saddened by the loss of Olympian George Rhoden. Rhoden was an alumnus of Morgan State who passed away on August 24, 2024, at age 97. He attended Morgan State from 1950–52, where he became a track and field legend. Rhoden was born in Kingston, Jamaica, on December 13, 1926. […]

HBCU Live has returned to the US Open for the fourth year in a row. On August 30, HBCU Live celebrated the culture, history, and pride that are HBCUs. The day was filled with activities that helped to foster relationships amongst HBCU graduates, friends, and family while educating US Open attendees about these esteemed institutions, […]

As an HBCU alumna herself, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have dedicated an initiative solely to HBCUs. With this initiative, the Harris-Walz campaign plans to hire more youth organizers, run digital advertisements, and visit campuses in 11 states that are key to winning the election. A key component of this […]

Ed Tomlin, the father of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, will be inducted into the 2024 Athletics Hall of Fame at Hampton University. Tomlin will be honored along with Johnnie Barnes (football), Bruce Foxworth (men’s tennis), Fred Freeman (football), and Francena McCorory (women’s track & field). Hampton Director of Athletics Anthony D. Henderson Sr. […]

It’s something about those pretty girls! Zahara Jolie-Pitt has gone viral yet again, this time for a video of her and her line sisters strolling at Spelman College. Zahara crossed the Mu Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. last November. @ajahh.mariah AKAs at Spelman College🫶😍 ♬ BACK OUTSIDE (feat. Latto) – Anycia & […]

Ashley Robinson has been selected to join the NCAA Men’s Basketball Rules Committee. Robinson currently serves as the Vice President and Director of Athletics at Jackson State University. Beginning on September 1, Robinson will serve as a representative of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) for a period of four years. In order to influence the […]

School is officially in session for many celebrity children, including the daughters of Pastor Jamal Bryant and Real Housewives star Gizelle Bryant. All three of their daughters will be attending HBCUs this fall. Their oldest daughter, Grace, is a sophomore at Florida A&M University, while their twins, Angel and Adore, are at Hampton University and […]

Have you noticed that you can’t find “A Different World” on any streaming service, even Max? That’s because the hit show was taken off most streaming services following Netflix’s announcement of a sequel series. According to an article from the What’s on Netflix blog, the show will move to Netflix starting this November as the […]

Back in June, former NBA standout Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made a pit stop at Hampton University to share his life’s story with households on the Peake Childhood Middle. Kidd-Gilchrist stated that he wanted to increase access to speech therapy after suffering from a stuttering problem his entire life. “I don’t know myself without stuttering. So as […]

Following the end of a better-than-average season, former members of the Virginia State University women’s lacrosse team are exposing the alleged abuse they suffered while on the team. Former players are claiming the season was filled with bullying, harassment, and intimidation from current head coach Ashley Lawerence and her father, Thomas Lawrence, who is the […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics brought all the celebrities out. Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen multiple celebrities travel to the City of Light to cheer on Team USA as they compete in the Olympic Games. Celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, and even First Lady Jill Biden were in attendance. Many celebrities’ […]

This weekend, the College Football Hall of Fame is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlanta this month. To kick off the celebration, Atlanta native and rapper Antwan “Big Boi” Patton is set to host a free concert. The celebration coincidentally takes place on the same weekend as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, an annual historically black college […]

A new report released by the Tallahassee Democrat shows that Florida A&M University spent almost $15,000 for the Batterson Farms CEO to visit the university back in May. The visit and the spending coincided with Gerami’s speech at the university’s Spring commencement ceremony and Gerami’s subsequent announcement of dubious $237 million donation. An investigative report […]

North Carolina Central University has released a statement regarding the death of student-athlete Terrence Howard. Howard sadly passed away at the age of 19 on August 1st after being involved in a tragic car accident. According to Terrance Howard’s family, he was struck by a passing car after being involved in a minor crash during […]

North Carolina A&T University alumna Jordyn Foster is joining the Los Angeles Rams as a part of the football operations staff. The university made an announcement via Instagram regarding Foster’s departure. “Farewell to Jordyn Foster, whose impact on NC A&T as Director of Football Operations was nothing short of remarkable, the Instagram post read. “As […]

Over the weekend at the 60th International Biennial Boule in Houston, Texas, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. welcomed R&B singer and former Destiny member LaTavia Roberson as an honorary member of the sorority. She was inducted as an honorary member alongside Krystal Harris, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Bianca Knight, Sharon Moody, Kim Roxie, April Showers, Kera Wright, […]

In order to support the future financial stability of four historically Black medical schools, Michael Bloomberg’s organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, donated $600 million to their endowments. The endowments will go to Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science. Xavier University, which is set […]

Talladega College gymnastics star Kyrstin Johnson has transferred to Temple University. Johnson made the official announcement yesterday on her personal X account. Johnson was the first gymnast from an HBCU to win an NCAA Team Competition. Next Chapter! Please to announce! I’m an Owl!!! @TempleUniv Gymnastics! 🦉 pic.twitter.com/vHK6c1vv72 — Kyrstin Johnson (@KjFlips05) August 5, 2024 […]

Season 3 of College Hill: Celebrity Edition has officially come to an end. This season and past seasons, we’ve seen celebrities navigate the ups and downs of attending college at an HBCU for the first time. If you could pick any celebrity to be on College Hill, who would you pick? Here are a few […]

Florida A&M running back Kelvin Dean has landed a NIL deal with Krispy Kreme through its Tallahassee chains. He made the announcement via his X account yesterday. Excited to announce my partnership with @krispykremetallahassee! Recieve an original glazed dozen for just $10.49 when you order a “Dean Dozen” at any Krispy Kreme Tallahassee location! Offer […]

Vice President Kamala Harris crossed the Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha during her time at Howard University. Throughout her career, Harris has always had the support of her sorority behind her, so when she announced her run for president, they were overjoyed. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. headquarters is located in Chicago, and […]

Earlier this year, rapper Rick Ross’s son, William Roberts Jr., committed to playing football at Bethune-Cookman University. In a heated social media post, his mother, Tia Kemp, demanded that Ross cover the cost of their son’s bill as he heads to the university. Kemp wants Ross to cover the $209,931.58 bill for the team’s equipment, […]

Savannah State University’s Shannon Sharpe and Morehouse College’s Spike Lee are among the 100 HBCU alumni who have made the HBCU First LOOK “I Aspire” list. This list highlights 100 HBCU alumni who inspire the next generation of content creators across film, television, and digital platforms. The list was released yesterday by Miles Ahead Entertainment. […]

Retiring Chancellor Harold L. Martin Sr. of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is leaving the university with a bang. The North Carolina A&T endowment has exceeded $200 million, a nearly tenfold increase since Martin took over the university in 2009. As of June 30, the university has an endowment of $202 million, making […]