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The football season is inching closer and closer and the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl date and time have been revealed by ESPN. The release is in line with the schedule drop of the 2025 Bowl Game schedule, and the annual championship matchup between the MEAC and the SWAC is once again starting Bowl Season. The […]

It’s official: the well-ancipated matchup between Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans and DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelpha Eagles. The Eagles formally made the announcement that the game would be played at “The Linc” on Thursday afternoon in a statement on […]

As Reggie Barlow looks to quickly overhaul Tennessee State’s roster and remain competitive in the OVC-Big South, the Tigers have landed a former ACC quarterback. Former Boston College quarterback Jack Brandon has committed to Tennessee State, which was announced by the program on Wednesday. Brandon didn’t see much playing time at Boston College, redshirting his […]

North Carolina Central has been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit following the passing of former Eagles basketball player Devin Butts. According to the Charlotte Observer, a lawsuit filed this week in Durham County claims that NCCU did not provide proper medical supervision during an offseason practice and lacked adequate emergency protocols. Butts, 22, collapsed […]

Howard University Athletics Director Kery Davis his getting a huge promotion. Per an announcement by the institution, Davis is being appointed as the Vice President of Athletics which is a first for the department. “Kery has been a phenomenal leader of our athletics department, and we are proud to have him leverage his business acumen […]

In an interview on Jason and Travis Kelce’s New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce (Presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment), Shaquille O’Neal spoke about his relationship with Kobe Bryant during their time with the Lakers. Although the duo achieved immense success, winning three-straight NBA titles, their time together was defined by interpersonal drama. O’Neal […]

An HBCU administrator has been hit with a lawsuit filed by Tony Buzbee’s law firm. Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger has been accused of sexual assault by a staff member and has been placed on leave as the university investigates the incident. Per a statement obtained by KHOU 11 on Monday, The Buzbee Law […]

Charles Barkley and Kendrick Perkins have resolved their feud as they prepare to become colleagues at ESPN this fall. In an interview on The Stephen A. Smith Show, Perkins laid out how he and the NBA Hall-of-Famer moved past their media beef. “I want the world to know that me and the great Charles Barkley have […]

NBA star Chris Paul is continuing his tremendous HBCU philanthropy and he’s getting assistance from fellow legends Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. The trio, through their Social Change United Fund, is providing $40,000 in scholarships for HBCU students. The scholarships will be awarded to eight undergraduate or graduate business students attending Historically Black Colleges or […]

Last week, HBCU alumnus and rising NASCAR star Rajah Caruth secured a major victory in just his second career race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, winning at Nashville Motor Speedway on Friday night. Caruth, a Winston-Salem State alumnus, held off points leader Corey Heim to win, despite Heim challenging for the lead in the […]

Former Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums is heading to the NFL after his departure from the Spartans. Odums was recently announced as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows class in mid-May, joining fellow coaches Ari Confesor and Anthony Gaitor. The three coaches will join the team for the Jaguars’ […]

Jackson State’s Leilani Armenta has made history in her HBCU experience and now she’s set to continue it as she goes after a pro career. In late April, Armenta entered the transfer portal but she announced on her Instagram that she’s staying at Jackson State while also signing with Mississippi Panthers in the Women’s National […]

For the past two seasons, Florida A&M has had a game in Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge, respectively. Now, they’re prepared to make a midseason journey to the city for a pivotal matchup with Mississippi Valley State University, per an announcement by FAMU Director of Athletics Angela Suggs. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, […]

As Bel-Air fans await more information of the fourth and final season of the show, Adrian Holmes embarked on a lifelong achievement. Holmes, who plays ‘Phillip Banks’, Will Smith’s serious-minded uncle and the nurturing patriarch of the Banks family, has officially been initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. A picture of him showcasing […]

It’s always funny when I see people talk about television ratings, especially sports TV ratings. For the past few months, the NBA social media fandom has been obsessing over the rise and fall of NBA TV ratings relative to the matchups that are shown.  A lot of people are using the ratings to say that […]

Only weeks after losing a transfer quarterback, Florida A&M has landed a star JUCO quarterback who hopes to be a huge addition to their offense. Long Beach City College star Jett Peddy announced his commitment to the Rattlers on his social media accounts on Thursday afternoon. Peddy arrives at FAMU with an impressive resume, having […]

A Baton Rouge district judge has officially set the bond conditions for Caleb McCray, a key suspect in the hazing death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. McCray faces the most severe charges in the case, including criminal hazing and manslaughter. During the bond hearing in March, the court set McCray’s bond at $75,000 for […]

New Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson has only been at the job for a few months, but he already has experience with the ever-changing NIL landscape in the college football world. Jackson, an accomplished NFL star who retired in 2022, joined the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams and made an interesting comparison between […]

The well-anticipated matchup between Howard University and Florida A&M in the Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic has a new time and broadcast home.  The game between the two institutions will take place on Saturday, August 30th at 4 PM EST from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, and will be broadcast on ESPNU. The new […]

A Tuskegee University alumna is set to represent HBCUs as she joins the season seven cast of Love Island. The latest cast members were introduced on Thursday afternoon, and Olandria Carthen was featured as one of the five female islanders. Per her comments in the trailer, Carthen is a first-generation college graduate, and college football […]

South Carolina has made a huge acquisition from the HBCU sports world, as they’ve landed the talents of Johnson C. Smith track star Tyson Williams per a social media post by the Gamecocks’ track & field social media account. The transfer is notable, as Williams recently competed in the NCAA DII Indoor National Championships. Hailing […]

Although I consider myself an incredibly culturally aware person, I’m not the biggest Twitch or TikTok viewer. My interests are often split, with my sports and scripted TV fandom taking up most of my time nowadays. But, I’m very familiar with Kai Cenat who has created a digital media empire that has even attracted the […]

HBCU baseball and softball are set to get a huge spotlight with the 5th Annual Minority Baseball Prospects HBCU All-Star Weekend, occurring from May 29 to May 31. Urban Edge Network is set to serve as the official media partner for the event, broadcasting select events from the weekend as well as the baseball and […]

As North Carolina A&T looks to build a competitive roster under new head coach Shawn Gibbs, they’ve added a quarterback with FBS experience. Former Maryland quarterback Champ Long announced his commitment to the Aggies on his social media accounts on Tuesday. He departed Maryland to enter the transfer portal in April, officially announcing his departure […]

On Friday, May 16th, Marva Johnson was voted by the Florida A&M Board of Trustees to become the next university president. Despite significant protests by students and alumni in the university community, with even notable alumni such as Will Packer and Roy Wood Jr. expressing their displeasure in her candidacy, Johnson was confirmed 8-4 by […]

For the past two seasons, Taylor Swift has been linked to the Kansas City Chiefs due to her relationship with star tight end Travis Kelce. Their relationship has resulted in a lot of earned media for the NFL and interest in both the Chiefs as well as Swift and Kelce’s relationship Pro Football Hall of […]

The CIAA Tournament appears to be staying in Baltimore, as Charlotte’s attempt to bring it back to the city was unsuccessful, according to a report by HBCU Gameday. In March, the city of Charlotte prepared to launch a bid to bring the CIAA tournament back. “It is with great respect and appreciation for the CIAA’s […]

A former HBCU dean at Texas Southern University has been sentenced to eight years in prison, according to a report by the Houston Chronicle. Edward Rene pleaded guilty last Wednesday to a felony theft and a separate charge of sexual performance by a minor that occurred in 2020. Texas Southern was awarded $177,000 in restitution […]

Tyler Perry’s new show She The People has received massive fan fare since it debuted on May 22nd on Netflix. The show might be Perry’s most ambitious yet, as he delves into political satire blended with his signature family-based comedy and surreal characters. But, Perry also blended HBCUs into his world via his main character and a […]

Two former HBCU athletes and a former Miss Stillman College were tragically killed in a fatal car accident in Metro Atlanta on Friday, per a report by WRBC. Current student Sieas Elliott and alumni Destiny Gardner and Varick Lawrence were identified as the victims in the car crash. Stillman President Dr. Yolanda W. Page spoke […]

Former White House aide and reality TV personality Omarosa Manigault Newman has graduated from Southern University Law Center, earning both her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration (JD/MBA) degrees. Graduating with distinction, she demonstrated leadership as President of the SULC Rotaract chapter and served as Senior Editor of the Journal of International Law, Business […]

Pastor T.D. Jakes delivered the commencement address at Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, last Saturday and made a generous contribution to support the institution. At the conclusion of his speech, Jakes announced a $100,000 donation to the college. According to The Potter’s House, the Texas-based church where Jakes serves as lead pastor, this donation […]

Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson’s first MEAC Media Day is set to take place in a familiar venue. The conference announced on Friday that media day will occur on July 22nd at M&T Bank Stadium, the home stadium of the AFC North Champion Baltimore Ravens. The stadium is a familiar place to both Vick and […]

Virginia football legend Tommy Reamon, who also served as a key mentor to Michael Vick, has passed away at the age of 73, per a report by WTKR. Reamon’s son Tommy Reamon Jr. posted an update about his father’s health on Facebook, sharing that he had a stroke and he was in the hospital. Reamon […]

Mickey Joseph is continuing to make moves to bolster Grambling’s roster ahead of the football season, adding another former SEC talent to sure up his Tiger defense. Former LSU defensive back Frank “Quad” Wilson IV is headed to Grambling, as he announced his commitment to the institution on his social media. Wilson’s football journey has […]

Legendary rapper Jadakiss recently celebrated an amazing milestone in his family as his daughter Jaidyon has become an HBCU graduate as she walked across the stage at Morgan State University. Jadakiss shared videos and pictures of the moment on his social media accounts. “Congratulations to my beautiful Daughter @itsjaixo For Graduating from @morganstateu,” he said […]

The Indiana Pacers completed one of the most miraculous comebacks in NBA Playoff history, stunning the New York Knicks 138-135 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pacers have proven that they’re battle-tested, earning impressive series victories over the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the Pacers seizing the early series lead […]

United States House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries weighed in on Florida A&M’s controversial hire of Marva Johnson as University President. Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees voted 8-4 on last Friday morning to move forward with Marva Johnson as the university’s next president. The decision was made during a public session where several alumni and supporters […]

It’s rare that a freshman player makes their mark on a team so quickly, but that’s what HBCU-educated hoops sensation Ezinne Kalu did. Over the past ten years, Kalu has seen the highest levels of the sport of basketball, thriving as a member of the Nigerian National Team and even a member of the WNBA’s Atlanta […]