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Zora Sanders, a rising senior at Howard University, has gone viral for publicly denouncing Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated just weeks after joining the organization’s Alpha Chapter. Sanders, a Pre-Law Political Science and History double major, took to Instagram earlier this week to post a detailed letter explaining her decision, which has since gone viral. […]

The presidents of the three Georgia HBCUs are set to receive a pay raise in July, per a report by Atlanta local affiliate WSB-TV. Dr. Paul A. Jones, the 10th president of Fort Valley State University (FVSU), will see his total compensation rise to $364,326 while Interim President Cynthia Robinson Alexander, who has led Savannah […]

NFL standout Jacoby Jones is set to receive a big HBCU honor. The former Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens receiver is set to be inducted into the SIAC Hall of Fame for his standout career at his alma mater Lane College. Jones joins Fort Valley State’s Dr. Kimberly Dugger, Tuskegee’s William King, Jr. and Frank […]

The Chris Paul HBCU Challenge is set to return for its fourth season this Fall. The series of games, featuring both  Division I and Division II HBCU teams, will be held December 19-20 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut. On December 19th. familiar SIAC rivals Kentucky State and Benedict will compete for the opportunity […]

ESPN First Take star and Winston-Salem State University alumnus Stephen A. Smith has emerged as one of the most notable personalities in sports media. Stephen A. Smith makes his voice heard through his daily presence on First Take and other ESPN shows like NBA Countdown, sharing bold opinions and commentary. Smith has been more open […]

Within the HBCU community, a notable trend has emerged where current and former students are denouncing organizations due to religious beliefs. Recently, a video from four months ago has surfaced featuring a former Spelman student denouncing the institution. Angelise Prince, who attended Spelman from 2012-2016, released a 53-minute video in January entitled “Renouncing Spelman College […]

Daylen Baldwin, a former Jackson State player who was a standout for Deion Sanders in his first season with the Tigers in Spring 2021, has signed with the Atlanta Falcons. Baldwin announced the news on his Instagram page in collaboration with Peters Sports Management. “Congratulations to @daylenbaldwin2 on signing a contract with the @atlantafalcons. No […]

The social media sphere was collectively amazed by the news of Jaycob Linsey’s high school graduation. Linsey is known for his dance moves in a viral Ron Clark Academy video from 2018 where he was celebrating the fact that his class was going to see Black Panther. The caption from February 2018 read, “That moment […]

Stephen A. Smith fired back at Draymond Green over the four-time NBA champion’s comments about him following his suspension for striking Phoenix Suns center Jusef Nurkić. Smith appeared to proceed with an abundance of caution when addressing Green and the controversy that he’d found himself in with his two suspensions when he spoke about it […]

Amid his ongoing controversies for abuse and alleged sexual misconduct, many HBCU supporters question if institutions such as Howard University should publicly rebuke Sean “Diddy” Combs by revoking his honorary degree and giving money he donated back to him. Surveillance footage from the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, obtained by CNN last week, […]

Amid the ongoing battle with NBC to maintain NBA media rights, TNT Sports has announced a five-year deal to sublicense select College Football Playoff (CFP) games from ESPN, per an announcement by the College Football Playoffs. Starting from the 2024 season, TNT Sports will showcase two College Football Playoff first-round games in 2024 and 2025. […]

Karma Bridges, the eldest daughter of rapper and actor Ludacris, has graduated from Spelman College. Ludacris shared on his Instagram that Karma graduated summa cum laude. Make Sure You Add “SUMMA CUM LAUDE” When You Speak About MINES @karma.christine HONORS,” he said in the caption of his post.   View this post on Instagram   A […]

The Atlanta Falcons have made HBCU history. The NFL owners voted today to add 4 limited partners to Atlanta Falcons ownership, including Dominique Dawes, Rosalind Brewer, Will Packer, and Rashaun Williams, per a report by NFL on CBS insider Jonathan Jones. The Atlanta Falcons officially announced the addition of Dawes, Brewer, Packer, and Williams on […]

Even after all of the drama surrounding his supposed donation to Florida A&M and the skepticism surrounding it, Gregory Gerami still stands by the value of the stocks he donated. TaMaryn Waters of The Tallahassee Democrat spoke with Gerami about the latest updates in the ongoing saga of Florida A&M accepting what was purported to […]

Former Nick Saban, Alabama defensive back Terrance Howard is leaving the Crimson Tide to play in the HBCU ranks. The talented defensive stalworth will be joining the North Carolina Central Eagles, per a report by Steven J. Gaither of HBCU Gameday. Howard committed to play for Alabama in 2023 but didn’t get playing time in […]

United States Representative Jasmine Crockett served as the commencement speaker for Texas Southern University and threw some shade at fellow representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, with whom she had a well-publicized back-and-forth last week. At the start of her commencement speech, she referenced her spat with Greene. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, fresh off her verbal annihilation of […]

Following President Joe Biden’s commencement speech Sunday morning, Morehouse College has released a statement via their social media accounts. The statement comes after some students and faculty members engaged in peaceful and silent protests and the conferring of an honorary degree for Biden. Today was a beautiful day. Class of 2024, congratulations, and Morehouse, well […]

Reonna Paul, the daughter of LeBron James super-agent Rich Paul, graduated from Clark Atlanta University on Saturday. Superstar R&B singer Adele at a live show shouted out Reonna, who she called her stepdaughter, for graduating from the HBCU. Adele’s remarks were posted on TikTok by the account @adelestats. @adelestats Adele has such a big heart […]

Stephen A. Smith addressed the controversial video released by CNN of rap mogul Diddy assaulting ex-girlfriend and R&B singer Cassie on his iHeartMedia podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. Smith didn’t mince words about the video and the situation surrounding Diddy, as Smith said he watched the video ten times and recounted the video as […]

The city of Las Vegas announced a big move in support of A’ja Wilson and the two-time defending WNBA Champion Las Vegas Aces. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the tourism branch of the city, announced on Friday that it will sponsor every player on the Aces’ roster with $100,000 each, with the sole […]

Angel Reese is officially an alumna of LSU. The women’s basketball sensation has officially ended her college journey and posted stunning graduation pictures to her social media on Saturday morning. “So now what? what was said? oh okay that’s what i thought. I graduated from THE LOUSIANA STATE UNIVERSITY IN 4 YEARS ON TIME💋 I […]

Chiefs offensive lineman Wanya Morris and Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges on Thursday evening, per a report by ESPN. Both players were arrested at 11:44 p.m. CT on Thursday, booked at 1:51 a.m. on Friday morning, and released shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday after posting a $2,500 bond per the […]

Last week, Deasha Pickens walked across the stage and concluded a decorated undergraduate journey at Fort Valley State University. Pickens majored in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice and was incredibly involved on campus throughout her years of study. She joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she developed lifelong friendships and leadership […]

Amid President Joe Biden’s appearance at Morehouse College’s commencement on Sunday, the faculty of the HBCU has voted to award him with an honorary degree, per a report by NBC News. Biden was announced as the commencement speaker for Morehouse in late April. The announcement of his appearance at the ceremony promoted concern from faculty […]

Financial disclosure records from the U.S. Office of Government Ethics for 2023 reveal that Vice President Kamala Harris was given a ticket by ESPN to the 2023 Celebration Bowl and received tickets from Beyoncé to attend a show on the Renissance Tour. The disclosure of gifts is customary for government officials.The Celebration Bowl tickets were […]

With media rights negotiations on the horizon, TNT could very well be losing the NBA after 40 years to NBCUniversal. NBCUniversal, who incidentally lost their NBA rights to ABC/ESPN and Turner who outbid them, seems to be in the driver’s seat to bring the NBA back to 30 Rock. Many NBA fans are nervous that […]

The highly anticipated matchup between Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark in the WNBA is set to get a larger platform. Per a report by Sports Media Watch, the clash between the two former college hoops superstars will be broadcast on ESPN instead of NBA TV as originally scheduled. “ESPN was somehow scheduled for zero games […]

Amid the controversy surrounding Gregory Gerami’s fraudulent donation of seemingly worthless stock to Florida A&M, discussions have sparked within the HBCU community. One key topic is the handling by university president Dr. Larry Robinson and all stakeholders regarding the gift. How did such misconduct go unnoticed? Despite a non-disclosure agreement, why were other Board of […]

In Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees meeting held this afternoon, university president Larry Robinson addressed the $237 million donation fiasco and accepted responsibility for what occurred. “Let me begin by stating that as president of Florida A&M University, I take full responsibility for this matter and the ensuing call out. I apologize to this board, […]

Florida A&M Vice President of Advancement Shawnta Friday-Stroud has resigned from her position amid the drama surrounding the institution following the alleged $237 million stock donation by Batterson Farms CEO Gregory Gerami. The story was initially reported by the Rattler Nation Blog, and it was shared on social media by Phillip Lewis, Deputy Editor at […]

According to a Law360 report, the Supreme Court has refused to hear two cases by former Texas Southern professor Deana Pollard Sacks. The court’s order list showed it would not grant certiorari for her petitions seeking to reopen Equal Pay Act, Title VII harassment, and race and gender bias claims against Texas Southern University. No […]

Jackson State women’s basketball star Ti’lan Boler is heading to Memphis via the transfer portal. She posted the news on her social media. Throughout her career, Boler has been dedicated to Jackson State until now. Progressing steadily from her freshman year in 2020, she achieved the title of a two-time All-SWAC First Team player in […]

Following a segment on Kevin Durant’s supposed unhappiness, Stephen A. Smith took to his Twitter to set the record straight. First Take did a segment on the Suns amid the team hiring former Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer to replace Frank Vogul. Vogul was let go after the team was swept out of the […]

Nigel Sanders, the son of the renowned NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders, proudly graduated from Howard University this past Saturday. The news was shared with the world through an Instagram post by Barry Sanders himself, with two pictures showcasing the Sanders family celebrating Nigel’s achievement. “Congrats to my son @nigelsanjaisanders […]

Slutty Vegan CEO and Clark Atlanta alumna Pinky Cole gave the graduates of Savannah State University a huge jumpstart to their lives post-college. Cole served as the commencement speaker for the Tigers’s Spring Commencement Ceremony and she announced that she’s partnered with Operation Hope and One Million Black Businesses (1MBB) to allocate $8.9 million in […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson is finally getting a signature sneaker with Nike, per a report by Alexa Philippou on ESPN.com.The news coincided with the Aces’s preseason game against the Puerto Rican national team in Wilson’s hometown of South Carolina. Upon arriving to the game Wilson wore a  hoodie that says “Of Course I […]

The battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar seems to be near it’s conclusion but it appears as if LeBron James unintentionally got himself involved. This week, a video of James dancing to the DJ Mustard-produced Drake diss bop ‘They Not Like Us’ circulated and and shocked many rap fans due to seemingly close relationship that […]

This past week, Florida A&M has had to deal with the fallout from the alleged $237 million gift from Gregory Gerami and the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust. Following an emergency meeting with the FAMU Foundation on Thursday afternoon, university president Dr. Larry Robinson announced that the institution was pausing the gift after massive skepticism […]

Shilo Sanders made his acting debut on Friday’s latest episode of BMF, playing his dad Deion Sanders. The TV series BMF is based on the real-life tale of siblings Demetrius “Big Meech” Flenory and Terry “Southwest T” Flenory. Hailing from southwest Detroit in the late 1980s, they built the largest drug trafficking network in the […]