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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 […]

Michael Vick-branded Norfolk State jerseys are now available for pre-order due to popular demand. Vick announced the new jerseys on his social media, urging interested customers to preorder on his website. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Vick (@mikevick) The jersey, offered in white, green, and black, can be purchased on […]

Former NFL coach Jon Gruden has increased his presence on social media since his departure from coaching and his latest video from Saturday afternoon has him making a surprising move in support of HBCUs. He filmed an unboxing video showcasing a curated gift package from Grambling State University. Sporting a throwback Doug Williams Tampa Bay […]

A former HBCU quarterback has earned a place on the reigning national champion Ohio State Buckeyes. Former North Carolina A&T quarterback Eli Brickhandler is joining the team and announced his commitment on his X account. He will be one of many quarterbacks from the Buckeyes to contend for playing time at the QB spot, behind […]

One of the most shocking snubs of the 2025 NFL Draft was Virginia Union star Jada Byers. Arguably the best HBCU running back in the nation, Byers proved year in and year out that he was a game-changing tail back that proved his dominance against HBCUs and non HBCUs alike. But now he gets the […]

Over the past few years Chad Ochocinco has been a huge ambassador for HBCUs and now his daughter has started an HBCU legacy in their family. Chadé Johnson walked across the stage on last Saturday, deepening her family’s ties with black colleges. Ochocinco already hosted a podcast with HBCU alumnus Shannon Sharpe but now his […]

As Marva Johnson moves closer to becoming the next university president of Florida A&M University, a student leader is seemingly being punished for his actions of protest. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, political science student Elijah Hooks says that he’s he is facing suspension and potential loss of housing after receiving a May 14 email from […]

Dr. Jamal Bryant, a renowned pastor and activist, is a passionate supporter of HBCUs, with all three of his daughters attending historically Black colleges. However, he recently made an inaccurate claim, stating that iconic rapper Tupac Shakur attended an HBCU for a semester before moving to the West Coast. Bryant made the claims in an […]

Even as the Spring Football season has ended, Michael Vick is still working to strengthen his Norfolk State squad ahead of his coaching debut in the Fall. In a play to strengthen the Spartan defense, Vick and Norfolk State have signed safety Tyler Jones and linebacker Kendric Nowling. Nowling joins Norfolk State after a standout […]

North Carolina A&T’s track and field program is celebrating a standout season with an exciting new partnership with Mielle Organics. The beauty brand, known for supporting HBCU athletic programs like Florida A&M’s cheerleading team, is investing $200,000 into the program, according to the athletic department. Mielle Organics has announced a partnership that includes annual product […]

Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees voted 8-4 on 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 expressed opposition to Johnson. Johnson is now waiting to be interviewed and approved by the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees […]

Ahead of Florida A&M’s Board of Trustees vote for the next university president, Will Packer released a letter on his social media, continuing his push against candidate Marva Johnson. Johnson, currently Vice President of State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, served eight years on the Florida State Board of Education. She was appointed for a […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson has a history of philanthropic efforts, but his latest move in service of Xavier University of Louisiana might be one of his best yet. During Xavier’s Centennial Gala on May 9th, Johnson pledged $500,000 to the Louisiana-based HBCU. The Centennial Gala, an unforgettable evening hosted by comedian Bill Bellamy, generated over […]

After announcing her transfer from Fisk University, Morgan Price is officially committing to the University of Arkansas. Price officially unveiled her decision on her social media accounts with a collaborative post with the Razorbacks’ gymnastics page. With Price joining Arkansas, she’s officially reuniting with her sister Frankie Price who was already a member of the […]

Only a day after Morehouse College introduced the incoming President of their institution, the athletics department have announced the hire of Larry Dixon as the next head men’s basketball’s coach of the institution. The hire is noteworthy, as the Maroon Tigers basketball team is one of the best teams in Division II basketball and HBCU […]

Legendary R&B singer Toni Braxton celebrated a major family accomplishment last Saturday as her son Diezel Braxton-Lewis graduated from Howard University on last Saturday. Diezel graduated from the institution with a degree in film and was a part of the largest graduating class in Howard University history. The institution conferred degress to 3,167 students which […]

Netflix’s Forever has become an instant hit in the streaming world and an HBCU alumnus has emerged as a major fixture of the show wth his polarizing character. Winston-Salem State alumnus and actor Xavier Mills has recieved major acclaim for his role as “Christian” in the series inspired by Junie Blume’s 1975 book “Forever….”. In the […]

Southern University is landing another player from an in-conference rival, as the Jaguars have secured a commitment from former Jackson State quarterback Cam’Rom McCoy. McCoy, who announced his commitment on his X account, looks to bring further success to a Southern University team that won the SWAC West and made the SWAC Championship in Terrence […]

Florida A&M alumni have made their presence known in the search for a new university president, and the National Alumni Association has officially backed their desired candidate. Current Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Dr. Donald E. Palm was formally endorsed by the organization in a letter released on May 10th per a report […]

Morehouse College has identified its new leader in an alumnus who has experience in higher education and public health. The prestigious Atlanta, Georgia-based institution has hired F. DuBois Bowman as the next president of the college, succeeding long-time president David A. Thomas. “Returning to Morehouse as its 13th president is the honor of a lifetime,” […]

Another HBCU standout is heading to play in the Power Five, as former Morgan State star Naya Ojukwu is heading to the ACC. The women’s basketball standout is on the move again, as she is set to play for the University of California after stints at Utah and Gonzaga. Ojukwu’s basketball journey began in high […]

Another former NFL star is entering the NFL coaching game as former Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes is heading to Central State University to become the team’s wide receivers coach under new head coach Tony Carter. Carter is a former NFL player himself and was hired to lead Central State, a SIAC member, earlier this […]

Charlie Ward is the latest HBCU head coach in the community but he’s already making a huge splash, as Anquan Boldin Jr., a former Buffalo guard, is transferring to Florida A&M. Boldin Jr. announced his commitment on Instagram, sharing a photoshoot in the team’s white jersey. Boldin Jr., son of three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver […]

Former Alabama State star Kisean Johnson is joining the Cleveland Browns as an Undrafted Free Agent, per a report by Jordan Schultz of Fox Sports. Johnson was a star at Alabama State before he transferred to Vanderbilt after the 2023 season and eventually went on to become a contributor for Western Kentucky in the 2024 […]

Florida A&M is narrowing down its presidential search, and the Rattler Community has made it clear that they are not interested in the candidacy of Marva Johnson.​ Florida A&M stakeholders have made their voices heard, openly pushing against Johnson, making their voices heard in a town hall on Wednesday, per a report by WXTL.​ Johnson, […]

ESPN star Stephen A. Smith has been growing his profile over the past couple of years, expanding his brand outside of sports talk. But his latest appearance on the widely popular, long-running NBC series Law & Order just might validate him as a certified star. Smith appeared on yesterday’s Season 24 episode “Tough Love.” In the […]

Shaquille O’Neal showed love to HBCUs on Thursday’s NBA on TNT coverage as he wore an Alabama State cardigan. While it seems like a small gesture to some, O’Neal’s clothing choice added to the attention and fervor that the institution has gained since its resounding victory in the First Four tournament in March.   View […]