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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 […]

Kendrick Lamar and Drake aren’t the only high-profile celebrities beefing, as it appears Shannon Shapre and Shaquille O’Neal have a feud brewing over Nikola Jokić’s MVP victory. The rift between the two sports greats appears to have started following O’Neal’s comments that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should’ve won MVP over Jokić. He even told Jokić this in […]

Florida A&M has paused the alleged $237 million gift from Gregory Gerami after massive skepticism over the validity of the donation following the announcement on Saturday. Florida A&M President Dr. Larry Robinson announced the decision in an emergency meeting with the FAMU Foundation on Thursday afternoon. “With regards to the gift and the processing of […]

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley has another former player following in her footsteps and becoming a head coach. Tennessee State announced on Thursday evening that Candice Dupree has been hired as the head coach of the women’s basketball program. Dupree takes the reins of the Tigers after a decorated 16-year career in the WNBA […]

Tennessee State has hired WNBA Champion Candice Dupree as head coach of the women’s basketball team, per a statement from the institution. Dupree is a decorated professional player with 16 years of experience in the WNBA and two seasons as an assistant coach in the NBA. Dupree spoke about her excitement to take the reins […]

Deion Sanders & Colorado have landed a huge HBCU transfer to bolster their defense. Former Florida A&M University linebacker Johnny Chaney Jr. He announced his commitment via his social media after announcing his intentions to hit the transfer portal in January. He posted a letter to his Twitter/X account announcing his transfer from Florida A&M […]

Grambling has landed former Alabama placekicker Reed Harradine via the transfer portal, per a post on his social media accounts. Harradine entered the transfer portal last month.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by A&P Agency (@apsportsagency) He posted a letter to his social media announcing his decision to transfer. The […]

NBA star Chris Paul has been a long-time supporter of HBCUs and he talked about it in a conversation with renowned entertainment journalist Kevin Frazier in a one-on-one discussion with the Milken Institute on Wednesday. According to Paul, both his parents attended Winston-Salem State and he’d been involved with the institution since he was a […]

Angel and Adore Bryant, the twin daughters of Pastor Jamal Bryant and Gizelle Bryant are both attending HBCUs. Angel is set to attend Spelman College and Adore is attending Hampton University. The twins posted picture of themselves in their college shirts on their respective social media accounts. The twins also join their eldest sister Grace […]

Former rapper and renowned host of The Joe Budden Podcast Joe Budden is the latest person to anticipate that HBCU bands will be performing Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss “Not Like Us” come Fall. Budden mentioned it on the latest episode of his podcast where he gleefully dance to the horn-heavy song alongside his co-hosts Emanny, Queenzflip, and […]

Former Jackson State star and 2024 WNBA Draft pick Angel Jackson has been waived by the Las Vegas Aces, per Las Vegas Review-Journal Aces reporter Callie Lawson-Freeman. “I’m seeing some confusion here but I can confirm that the Aces have waived Angel Jackson. She has been informed of the move, a source close to the […]

Channing Crowder has been very vocal in the past about his thoughts on HBCUs and, in a recent interview with the Rolling Stone, he’s adding even more to the conversation. While Crowder, co-host of the widely successful sports and lifestyle podcast The Pivot didn’t rule out his children attending a n HBCU, he didn’t openly endorse it […]

After Florida A&M announced the reception of a $237 million donation from Gregory Gerami and the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust, several inquiries surfaced. While the donation was worth celebrating and will undoubtedly help the institution, many expressed skepticism surrounding Gerami as information about him as well as his company is limited online. Florida A&M’s […]

UCLA made a huge recruiting haul by securing Cherif Seye, a standout defensive player hailing from Florida A&M, as announced by Seye himself via an announcement on his Twitter/X account. He posted on his Twitter/X account, “Last Chapter, Shock the World!” Last Chapter, Shock the World! @UCLAFootball pic.twitter.com/mRitIJGc7D — Cherif Seye (@Cherif27_) May 4, 2024 […]

Legendary Florida rapper Trick Daddy was spotted at Florida A&M  supporting his son Jayden Young as he graduated from the institution this afternoon. Florida A&M posted a video on Instagram with Trick Daddy speaking about the occasion. “I came to see my son graduate, you know,” Trick Daddy said in the video. “I wanted to […]