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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 […]

Michael Vick has made another huge addition to his coaching staff, as he has added two-time HBCU champion DeCedrick Quinn Sr. to his inaugural coaching staff. Quinn brings a wealth of experience to Norfolk State as he was instrumental in the success of programs such as South Carolina State, where his efforts contributed to a […]

Southern University safeties coach and former star HBCU player Sean Wallace has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer at the age of 53. The school confirmed his passing on Thursday. The institution released this statement: “Jaguar Nation it is with Heavy Hearts, We Announce the Passing of Coach Sean Wallace (1972-2025) It is […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden just hit a rare NBA scoring milestone in the team’s back-and-forth matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. The All-Star guard eclipsed 27,000 career points, making him one of only 13 players to achieve the feat. He hit the 27K mark on a move very familiar to his […]

HBCU football champion and Jackson State star Irv Mulligan has been making his presence felt during the NFL HBCU Combine as he looks to hear his name called during the NFL Draft in April. Mulligan was a dominant running back for the Tigers as an elusive back with a penchant for long runs that put […]

Fisk University gymnastics is undergoing its first coaching change in the program’s young history. Head coach Corrinne Tarver is no longer with the program, per an announcement by the University. Assistant coach Nuriya Mack, who joined the program in 2023, has been named interim head coach as a national search for a new leader is […]

Former NFL star turned HBCU head coach DeSean Jackson has made headlines once again this offseason, this time for offering Madden San Miguel, better known as ‘Baby Gronk’ a verbal scholarship to Delaware State. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MaxPreps (@maxpreps) The news, originally reported by MaxPreps and 247Sports, attracted significant attention due […]

DeSean Jackson has made a splashy new addition to his coaching staff as Delaware State announced on Wednesday that former Miami Hurricane and NFL star Clinton Portis will be joining the team as running backs coach and run game coordinator. Portis, who played for the Miami Hurricanes from 1999-2001, was a key member of the […]

As the NFL Draft nears, Colorado star Sheduer Sanders appears to be poised to be one of the first players selected, if not the first pick in the NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans. But, per NFL Insider James Palmer, some teams are expressing concerns about Sanders. “With Shedeur Sanders I’ve talked to a couple […]

One of the greatest “what-ifs” in NBA history is Tim Duncan almost leaving the Spurs in his prime to join Tracy McGrady and Grant Hill on the Orlando Magic. It’s often discussed in NBA circles, as the move would’ve drastically altered NBA history as the Duncan-Hill-McGrady tandem would’ve certainly been the Lakers’s biggest challenge in […]

The football schedule for DeSean Jackson’s debut season as head coach at Delaware State has been announced. The team will host MEAC powerhouses Howard University and South Carolina State, along with a challenging out-of-conference lineup that promises to put the team to the test. The Hornets will open their 12-game season on Thursday, Aug. 28, […]

Although we are entering the second half of the NBA season, the reverberations of the Luka Dončić trade are still fresh on the minds of NBA fans. It still feels surreal to see him in a Lakers jersey alongside LeBron James, even in the two games he did play limited minutes in prior to the […]

The HBCU athletic commissioners of the SIAC, CIAA, SWAC, and MEAC have written a letter to Congress addressing the future of HBCU athletics amid significant changes in the sports landscape, per reporting by HBCU Gameday. The letter highlights critical issues such as conference realignment, the growing NIL space, revenue-sharing debates, and the potential classification of […]

Talladega College’s interim president Dr. Walter Kimbrough has defended the decision to eliminate six athletic programs in a bid to ensure the institution’s financial stability and make responsible fiscal decisions. The HBCU recently announced the discontinuation of men’s volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s indoor track. This move comes […]

Atlanta Falcons part-owner and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams has pledged to donate his entire salary from the team for the next four years to his HBCU alma mater, Morehouse College. The announcement was made during The 37th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala at Morehouse College, where Williams, a proud alumnus, credited the institution […]

Although Kevin Durant wasn’t interested in a trade deadline reunion with the Golden State Warriors, he had nothing but praise for Steph Curry following his win alongside the 2025 All-Star Game MVP during the reformatted NBA All-Star Game on Sunday evening. Shaq’s “OG’s” team won the four-team All-Star tournament with Steph Curry putting on a […]

In recent comments obtained by TMZ, Stephen A. Smith officially ruled out all speculation that he is considering a bid as President of the United States in 2028. “I ain’t trying to run for office or anything like that,” Smith said to TMZ. “I love talking politics. I love talking about things not just sports. […]

On Friday afternoon, DeSean Jackson announced two new coaching hires at Delaware State: Samie Parker and Brandon Blackmon. The two hires are set to join Travis Clark and Nemo Washington on the Hornet’s growing coaching staff under Jackson in his first season with the team. Blackmon, a seasoned coach with extensive coaching experience in the […]

The rosters for the 2025 NFL HBCU Combine have been announced. This annual event will showcase top prospects from the four HBCU conferences, along with players from North Carolina A&T, Hampton, and Tennessee State. These athletes will demonstrate their skills in hopes of earning a spot in the 2025 NFL Draft or securing a deal […]

Former NBA stars Dwight Howard and Carmelo Anthony have been named finalists for the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame, according to Washington Post NBA reporter Ben Golliver. The two standout players from the 2000s are joined by WNBA legends Maya Moore and Sue Bird, NBA legend and executive Jerry West, Miami Heat owner Mickey Arison, […]

Authorities have recovered the body of Joycelyn Wilson, 49, an HBCU professor at Spelman College, who was found dead on Sunday morning near Lake Oconee’s dam in east Georgia, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The discovery follows a tragic boating incident that has left another individual, Gary Jones, 50, a local coach and […]

Following his trade to the Washington Wizards from the Milwaukee Bucks last week, Khris Middleton penned a heartfelt goodbye to the Bucks fans. The former Bucks forward posted the letter on his social media accounts. The letter reads: “Twelve years ago, I arrived in this city as a young player with big dreams. Today, I […]

NBA Legend Paul Pierce has ignited speculation about LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers and the possibility of playing alongside his youngest son, Bryce James, following the team’s acquisition of superstar Luka Doncic. Pierce spoke on the topic in the latest episode of KG Certified and suggested that the blockbuster trade for Doncic […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexader got a huge vote of confidence in his bid for NBA MVP this season from Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Alexander and Edwards are facing off in the last national TV game before the All-Star Break, but the latter had nothing but praise for SGA. “He’s looking like the […]

NFL star and new Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick has a broader vision for his time as an HBCU coach. In comments obtained by Delaware Online in his recent public appearance at the Wilmington Library, Vick spoke about being an HBCU coach and how he and DeSean Jackson becoming HBCU head coaches can help […]

After a stellar performance at the Reeses Senior Bowl, Alabama A&M offensive lineman Carson Vinson has been invited to the 2025 NFL Combine. Vinson is the only current HBCU Player invited to the combine. Despite a rich legacy of producing pro football talent, HBCU representation selected in the NFL Draft has dwindled in recent years. […]

On Thursday, Howard University made history as the first HBCU to regain Research One (R1) status, the highest classification for research activity among U.S. colleges and universities. The designation, conferred by the American Council on Education (ACE), signifies “very high research spending and doctorate production.” “Howard University’s achievement of R1 status demonstrates our research capacity […]

Chris Orr, Jackson State linebackers coach and brother of Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, is getting his shot in the NFL on the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff, per a report by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Orr, a standout as an All-Big Ten linebacker and team captain at Wisconsin, wrapped up his college career […]

Michael Vick and his Norfolk State Spartans are set to continue their rivalry with Virginia State this season, as the team is scheduled to play on Saturday, September 6th per a report by FBSchedules. The game will take place at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Norfolk State University’s campus, marking Vick’s first home game as […]