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On Thursday, Prarie View A&M announced that famed sports media personality Bomani Jones will address the undergraduates at the institution’s 143rd Spring Commencement Convocation. The two-day event is scheduled for May 16 and 17 at the William “Billy” J. Nicks, Sr. Building, also known as the Baby Dome. Jones is set to address undergraduate students […]

On the latest episode of his eponymous show, Pat McAfee blasted NFL “middle management” as he declared that he won’t be hosting a live broadcast from Green Bay for the 2025 NFL Draft. The NFL punter turned media star will instead host a draft day show from his usual “Thunderdome” studio. This marks a significant […]

HBCU star Carson Vinson was the only HBCU player invited to the 2025 NFL Combine this year and he certainly made his mark in his monumental opportunity to impress NFL scouts. The Alabama A&M offensive lineman posted a 5.12-second time in the 40-yard dash, with a 10-yard split of 1.80 seconds, ranking 10th fastest in […]

In a recent appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Amber Rose spoke in detail about her issues with Joseline Hernandez and their infamous fight that occurred during Season 2 of College Hill: Celebrity Edition at Alabama State University. Per Rose, Hernandez attempted to pursue a sexual relationship with her while they were filming the […]

DeSean Jackson may have found his quarterback at Delaware State days before the start of Spring practices. Michigan quarterback Anthony Arnou has announced his intentions to transfer to the Hornets following his graduation this Spring. “I’m extremely grateful for my time at the University of Michigan, but at this time I’d like to announce that […]

DeSean Jackson is gearing up for his first Spring football season as the head coach of Delaware State and Deion Sanders sent him some encouragement via social media. Sanders has been openly supportive of both Vick and Jackson since they assumed their positions at their HBCU football programs and the love continued early Tuesday. Jackson […]

Former HBCU running back Bhayshul Tuten made headlines with his amazing NFL Combine performance that very well could land him on a team this Spring. Tuten clocked 4.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash, the fastest time among all running backs at this year’s combine. His time marked the fourth-fastest for a running back in combine […]

Fisk University gymnastics made history on Friday, February 28th as they beat Southeast Missouri and the University of Bridgeport at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, The victory marked the first time that an HBCU gymnastics team defeated a Division 1 and Division 2 program. The Lady Bulldogs earned a team score of 194.600, narrowly surpassing Southeast Missouri […]

Although Travis Hunter is over a month from being drafted into the NFL, Travis Hunter is sill speaking highly of his HBCU experience at Jackson State. In comments at the Emerging G.O.A.T. Award” at View Pointe Hall in Louisville, Kentucky, Hunter talked about his experience with Deion Sanders at Jackson State. Travis Hunter speaks on his […]

Dawn Thornton has been having an amazing season in her first year with Alabama A&M University. She already made a name for herself as one of the best coaches in HBCU basketball with the resume that she built at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, as her team even beat Arkansas in a huge […]

The family of Angie Stone has released a statement following her untimely passing this weekend. Stone was leaving a performance in Montgomery, Alabama, early Saturday morning before getting into a fatal car accident. “It is with heavy hearts that the children of the R&B Singer Angie Stone along with her extended family want to thank you […]

Beyoncé recently took to her social media to pay tribute to Neo-Soul singer Angie Stone, who passed away on Saturday.  Stone was leaving a performance in Montgomery, Alabama, early Saturday morning before getting into a fatal car accident. A report by HBCU Gameday indicates that Stone was slated to perform at the CIAA Tournament, held in […]

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated has issued a statement on the passing of  Neo-Soul singer Angie Stone. Stone was inducted as an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta last summer. Early Saturday morning, she was leaving a performance in Montgomery, Alabama before getting into a fatal car accident. A report by HBCU Gameday indicates that […]

The CIAA has issued a statement about the passing of celebrated R&B and Neo-Soul singer Angie Stone. Stone passed away at the age of 63, per a report by TMZ. Stone was leaving a performance in Montgomery, Alabama early Saturday morning before getting into a fatal car accident. A report by HBCU Gameday indicates that […]

Celebrated Neo-Soul and R&B Singer Angie Stone has passed away at the age of 63, per a report by TMZ. Stone was leaving a performance in Montgomery, Alabama, early Saturday morning before getting into a fatal car accident. A report by HBCU Gameday indicates that Stone was slated to perform at the CIAA Tournament, held […]

Alcorn State is set to officially replace Tennessee State in the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic, per a social media announcement by the Classic. Alcorn will travel to Memphis, Tennessee to play University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, who replaced Jackson State in the classic in 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Alcorn State to Memphis […]

There’s been a lot of conversation about Shedeur Sanders as the NFL Draft nears. While the Colorado QB is heralded for his play and his remarkable college career, scouts have also drawn caution because of “external factors” as well as some of his play on the field. Perhaps the biggest topic surrounding Sanders these past […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated has issued a statement about the passing of Southern Univeristy student Caleb Wilson.  Wilson collapsed and died early Thursday morning after participating in an off-campus fraternity ritual, per a report by WAFB. He was reportedly taking part in a ritual organized by members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity when […]

Former Valdosta State head coach Tremaine Jackson has officially started his HBCU coaching journey and recently invoked LSU’s Brian Kelly to make a point about recruiting. Jackson is not one to mince words and Kelly caught a little shade in his recent comments. In comments secured by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Cory Hogue, Jackson talked […]

Powered by Paige Buckers and the strong roster built by Geno Auriemma, UConn has clinched their 24th Big East title with one game remaining in the regular season before the Big East tournament. The Lady Huskies have consistently dominated the regular season throughout Auriemma’s 40 years with the program, making national title expectations a constant […]

Morgan State University has made a huge move, announcing that they’ve opted into the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, a $2.7 billion resolution aimed at addressing past restrictions on student-athlete compensation. Morgan State, an HBCU program that competes in the Mideastern Athletic Conference, joins several Power Five athletic programs with the aims of fostering a […]

An HBCU student enrolled at Southern University collapsed and died early Thursday morning after participating in an off-campus fraternity ritual, per a report by WAFB. 20-year-old Caleb Wilson was reportedly taking part in a ritual organized by members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity when he collapsed. Per WAFB, the ritual reportedly involved pledges standing in […]

With the offseason quickly approaching, Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob has doubled down on his organization doing whatever it takes to achieve success, raising the question of Jonathan Kuminga’s future with the team. Kuminga is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason after the Warriors didn’t come to terms with him on […]

After Kevin Durant expressed his commitment to staying with the Suns for the rest of the season and not returning to the Warriors, Golden State owner Joe Lacob shared his thoughts on the trade deadline scenario. In an appearance on The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis, Durant shared his reasoning behind being against the trade. […]

Former Florida A&M star Jeremy Moussa is getting a huge professional opportunity with the European League of Football. Moussa has signed with the Cologne Centurions of the European League of Football, the league announced on Wednesday. The Cologne Centurions have signed Jeremy Moussa as their QB1 ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/oXIoXGhANA — European League of Football (@ELF_Official) February […]

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans are set to continue their matchup against Towson University per a report by FBSchedules. Towson is a football program that MEAC teams are familiar with, as they play against a few of the teams in the league each season. The first game of the series is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. […]

Grammy-award winning Hip-Hop and R&B artist Lauryn Hill recently took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to Roberta Flack. Flack passed away at the age of 88, per a report by AP on Monday afternoon. Hill, known for her rendition of Flack’s song “Killing Me Softly”, shared her thoughts on her passing. In her […]

Michael Vick is stepping into his coaching era at Norfolk State but he took a trip down memory lane in a recent podcast appearance on the Glory Daze podcast hosted by former Texas A&M star and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Like Manziel, Vick was a game-changer for the Virginia Tech Hokies and Vick believes that […]

Terrell Buckley is making a splash addition to his new Mississippi Valley State coaching staff, hiring Sam Parker from NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State per a report by Football Scoop. Parker is the second Division II National Championship participant to join the SWAC as Tremaine Jackson left Valdosta State to become the head […]

Former U.S. Vice President and Howard University alumna Kamala Harris took to her social media on Tuesday to pay tribute to Roberta Flack. Flack passed away at the age of 88, per a report by the AP on Monday. Harris shared a picture of her with Flack and said on her X account, “Roberta Flack […]

Norfolk State basketball is often in the headlines for the program’s excellence and dominance but Spartan guard Christian Ings’s dunk transcended HBCU basketball and received viral acclaim on Monday. Oh my. 🤯#GoldStandard🔰 #SCTOP10 pic.twitter.com/oskuoYaOza — Norfolk State Men’s Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) February 25, 2025 With just 18.4 seconds remaining in the Spartans’ game against Morgan State […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated issued a statement via their social media account in support of Joy Ann Reid following the cancellation of her MSNBC show The ReidOut. Reid became an honorary member of the sorority in 2021. The social media statement reads: “We unequivocally support our Soror, Joy Ann Reid, following MSNBC’s decision to remove […]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated recently issued a statement on the firing of Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the first African-American Joint Chiefs of Staff. On Friday, President Donald Trump announced via his TruthSocial platform that he had dismissed Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump also […]

Long before Roberta Flack became an icon of American music, her story began as a classically trained piano prodigy who broke barriers and left an indelible mark during her time at Howard University. Born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in 1937, Flack demonstrated exceptional musical talent from a young age. At just 15, she was […]

South Carolina State linebacker Aaron “Boog” Smith is emerging as an HBCU prospect to watch, as he could possibly hear his name called during the NFL Draft this season. After a stellar season for the Bulldogs that saw him help the Bulldogs clinch the MEAC Championship and appear in the Celebration Bowl, the defensive standout […]

Virginia Union University’s star Jada Byers has been named the 2024 recipient of the Deacon Jones Trophy, an honor awarded annually by the Black College Football Hall of Fame to the most outstanding player in HBCU football. Byers is the first Division II player to win the award since 2018. Byers received the award Friday […]

Amid rumors that they might decline, the Philadelphia Eagles reportedly plan to visit the White House in the offseason following their Super Bowl victory. Adam Schefter reported on Monday that a source indicated to them that a White House visit is imminent. “To those wondering: Eagles sources say the team is planning on visiting the […]

Florida A&M University and North Carolina Central University, two perennial HBCU football powerhouses, have announced a two-game home-and-home series set for the 2025 and 2027 seasons, according to FBSchedules. The first matchup will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, when the Rattlers host the Eagles. The series […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, a scholarship initiative that provides significant financial support to students attending HBCUs. The program was designed to attract more students to agricultural fields by covering full tuition, room, and board at 19 HBCU land-grant institutions. Encompassing disciplines such as agriculture, animal science, and […]