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Florida A&M University men’s basketball team has bolstered its coaching staff with the addition of LeBrent Walker as an assistant coach, per a statement by the program. Walker’s brings a wealth of basketball experience, including a four-year stint with the LSU Tigers. Walker joins Florida A&M after a successful stint at Arizona Compass Prep, where […]

Can you believe we’re almost at the season finale of ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’? This season has flown by with all the excitement as we approach finals and graduation for the celebs. There are some interesting storylines to watch as we wrap things up—will Nick Young bounce back with his grades? Who’s going to be […]

After a prolific career at North Carolina Central, quarterback Davius Richard has secured his first professional football opportunity, signing with the Houston Roughnecks of the UFL per Kyle T. Mosley of Sports Illustrated HBCU Legends. Richard declared for the NFL Draft in January but went undrafted and will start his professional journey in the UFL, […]

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and head coach Steve Kerr have announced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris. The Golden State duo spoke about Harris’s candidacy during media availability for the 2024 Paris Olympics, signaling that they plan to vote for her in November. Per ESPN and Andscape’s Marc J. Spears, Steve Kerr […]

In a shocking turn of events, TMZ obtained footage of the infamous fight between Joseline Hernandez and Amber Rose from their time on ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’. The 53-second video, devoid of audio, shows Rose walking up to Hernandez and striking her repeatedly. Hernandez grabbed onto her and threw punches as the altercation was broken […]

In an appearance on ‘The Danza Project’ podcast, Charleston White broached the topic of Rick Ross’s son William Roberts III. Roberts recently committed to play at Bethune-Cookman University under head coach Raymond Woodie and White had several things to say about his decision, particularly Bethune-Cookman University. The conversation revolved around Rick Ross and his conflicts […]

Grambling State University athletics announced the passing of former women’s basketball star Jazmin Boyd on Saturday. Boyd, who played point guard for the Lady Tigers from 2015 to 2019, passed away on the night of Friday, July 19, as reported by local Louisiana affiliate KNOE. Jazmin Boyd was not only one of the best players […]

Netflix’s highly anticipated anthology documentary series UNTOLD returns this summer with Volume 4, featuring a look at the career of Steve McNair and his shocking and untimely death in 2009. Per Netflix, ‘The Murder of Air McNair’ is directed by Rodney Lucas and Taylor Alexander and is slated to be released on August 20th. Steve […]

Kamala Harris has released a statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Race. Harris makes it clear that she intends to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination, as the Democratic National Convention is on August 19-22 in Chicago. The statement is below: “On behalf of the American people, I thank […]

President Joe Biden announced on Sunday afternoon that he was withdrawing from the 2024 Presidential Race in a release posted to his social media accounts. The statement read: “My Fellow Americans, Over the past three and a half years, we have made great progress as a Nation. Today, America has the strongest economy in the […]

Although HBCUs are not featured in the base game for EA Sports College Football 25, a few former HBCU stars can be seen in the game. Former Tennessee State linebacker Monroe Beard III is one of the former HBCU standouts featured in the game as a member of the Marshall University Thundering Herd. He transferred […]

Alabama A&M men’s basketball coach Otis Hughley Jr. has been appointed as the head coach of the Senegal Women’s National Team. This opportunity was announced on Wednesday by Alabama A&M in a statement, marking yet another chapter in Hughley’s illustrious coaching career. “This is an outstanding honor and I am absolutely excited to be selected […]

Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odoms is fired up with excitement as his team gears up for the MEAC/SWAC Challenge against Florida A&M on August 24th at 7:30 PM EST, to be broadcast live on ABC. This year’s matchup promises to be a significant showcase of HBCU football, with Odoms eager to highlight the talent […]

In an exciting development for collegiate sports, HBCU Plus has announced an unprecedented broadcast schedule featuring women’s volleyball games from the HBCU Athletic Conference. This initiative, made possible by Urban Edge Network, will showcase over eighty games, setting a new record for HBCUs and highlighting the remarkable talent of female athletes. Hardy Pelt, Chief Revenue […]

This episode of College Hill: Celebrity Edition Season 3 was likely my favorite so far. It had a unique feel-good vibe, aside from a few moments. The celebrities received their midterm grades, which added a lot of intrigue and unexpected twists. I believe it was an excellent setup for the final episodes of the season, […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) is expected to be competitive this season, with Alabama State and Alcorn State predicted to be the last teams standing come December. Both teams were picked to be at the top of their respective divisions, building on rather successful seasons last year. Alabama State is poised to be a major […]

Grammy-winning rapper Megan Thee Stallion has partnered with Bread of Life, Inc. to launch the Emergency Power Program through her Pete and Thomas Foundation, aimed at providing crucial aid to senior citizens across Houston in the wake of Hurricane Beryl, per a report by the Houston Chronicle. “It’s been painful to watch the elderly population […]

Mo Williams’ Jackson State Tigers are set to face a daunting out-of-conference schedule to kick off the 2024-25 men’s basketball season. The lineup includes marquee matchups against multiple 2023-2024 NCAA Tournament teams and tough competitors that will surely test the talent of the team and Williams’s coaching and recruiting prowess. The Tigers begin their road […]

The 2024 Major League Baseball Draft saw an exciting milestone for HBCU athletics as two student-athletes, Alabama State’s Randy Flores and North Carolina A&T’s Canyon Brown, was selected on the second day of the event. In the 8th round, with the 232nd overall pick, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim chose Randy Flores, the dynamic […]

In a heartfelt announcement that marks the end of a significant era, Dr. David A. Thomas, the president of Morehouse College, has announced that he will step down after the 2024-25 academic year. His departure will mark the culmination of seven years of leadership at the prestigious all-male, historically Black institution. In his email to […]

Florida A&M University president Larry Robinson is stepping down, per a statement by the institution released on Friday morning. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, Kristin Harper, Chair of the FAMU Board of Trustees, emailed board members on Friday morning regarding Robinson’s decision. The email included Robinson’s resignation letter as an attachment. pic.twitter.com/BeTwEZkD56 — Florida A&M University […]

In this episode of College Hill: Celebrity Edition, I was hoping to see less of Saucy Santana. His story has become repetitive: he skips class, gets confronted, promises to attend, and then skips again. For the past three weeks, my recaps have focused on questioning his purpose on the show. However, this episode, Saucy Santana […]

In a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse and ClutchPoints, HBCU GO has announced their broadcast schedule for the 2024 Football Season. The schedule features multiple games from the SWAC, SIAC, and CIAA that will air in major markets around the country as well as the Allen Media Group-owned platforms TheGrio and HBCU GO. Per HBCU […]

In a recent Instagram post by DaHouseNation, Terance Mathis, the former Atlanta Falcons wide receiver and current head coach of Morehouse College’s football team, made his feelings about the team’s projected last-place finish in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) abundantly clear. His response? A series of laughing emojis. Morehouse College, one of the original […]

Peak Sports MGMT, represented by attorney Cooper Walker of Frost Echols, formally addressed concerns over recent statements made by North Carolina Central University Athletic Director Dr. Skip Perkins. Walker’s letter, sent to the NCCU Board of Trustees and the Office of the Chancellor, aims to clarify what the company views as inaccuracies in Perkins’ comments […]

When Colorado hosts North Dakota State, all eyes will be on Shedeur Sanders. The star quarterback and presumed top NFL draft pick isn’t overlooking the Bison, a perennial FCS contender in their season-opening contest. North Dakota State is not just any team; they are one of the greatest programs in FCS history. With 17 national […]

Shaqir O’Neal, the son of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, is staying in the HBCU basketball world, as he transfers to Florida A&M after three seasons at Texas Southern University. His cross-conference move marks a new chapter for both him and the Rattlers. The addition of Shaqir O’Neal brings a much-needed infusion of talent, versatility, and […]

When “All American: Homecoming” was canceled, I honestly didn’t feel much. I watched the show when it first aired and enjoyed it. It’s rare to see an HBCU narrative on TV, and the last one we had was BET’s “The Quad”. However, due to other interests and commitments, especially on Monday nights when the show […]

Morehouse College is set to pioneer a new era in education by introducing AI teaching assistants this fall. This endeavor is spearheaded by the institution’s Metaversity Director and Senior Professor in Education, Dr. Muhsinah Morris. The groundbreaking technology, developed in the spring of 2021, has been made possible thanks to the collaborative efforts of key […]

Former Bowie State football player AJ Lytton is among three men who died following a devastating car crash in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The incident also claimed the lives of 2024 NFL Draftee Khyree Jackson and another former high school teammate and former University of Maryland football, Isaiah Hazel. The Maryland State Police released a statement […]

The ratings success of the BET Awards proved beneficial for the latest season of College Hill: Celebrity Edition at Xavier University of Louisiana. Following the awards, BET treated viewers to a sneak peek of the highly-anticipated BET+ series “College Hill: Celebrity Edition,” and the response was nothing short of stellar. Per ratings numbers secured by […]

Despite a nationwide decline in college enrollments, HBCUs are witnessing a remarkable surge in applications and enrollments. This trend is not only bucking the overall pattern but also highlighting the growing importance and appeal of these institutions, as Forbes highlights in their article, “Why Applications To Historically Black Colleges Are Surging”. Last school year, numerous […]

A lawsuit filed last Fall that accused the state of Georgia of chronic underfunding its thee public HBCUs compared to predominantly white institutions in the state has been quietly dismissed, per a report by Vanessa McCray of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The case, which involved three HBCU alumni as plaintiffs, alleged systemic inequities in funding and […]

Florida A&M’s football team is making significant roster moves ahead of the upcoming season, with their latest addition being Brayln Oliver, a former safety at Syracuse and Louisville. With the addition of Oliver, the Rattlers aim to bolster their defensive as they prepare to defend their Celebration Bowl title. Brayln Oliver hails from Anderson, South […]

Morgan State University’s Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Dena Freeman-Patton has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Football Championship Series (FCS) Oversight Committee per a release by the institution’s athletic department. This prestigious appointment will see Freeman-Patton serving a four-year term, concluding on June 30, 2028. Freeman-Patton, who is entering her third […]

Bethune-Cookman University will be represented well in the 2024 Paris Olympics starting this month, per a statement by the institution. Two former student-athletes will represent the institution and their respective countries on the world’s biggest stage: Sade McCreath and Monae’ Nichols. McCreath and Nichols are two former Wildcat track and field standouts and look to […]

As North Carolina Central prepares for its first season after Davius Richard, expectations are high. The Eagles, only a season removed from winning their first Celebration Bowl in two attempts, seemed poised to once again be a major contender in the MEAC. But, off-the-field issues give the team a complicated start to the season. Reporting […]

When College Hill: Celebrity Edition Season 3, Episode 3 started, I genuinely felt it might become one of my favorite episodes of “College Hill” ever. From a TV production and storytelling perspective, the episode was excellently crafted, seamlessly blending the narrative of celebrities visiting the plantation with the value of an HBCU education. However, the […]

Jacksonville City Councilman Rahman K. Johnson is pushing for HBCU football games to be hosted at the newly renovated EverBank Stadium, per a report by JaxToday reporter Will Brown. This initiative follows the City Council’s recent approval of a whopping $775 million in public funding to overhaul the stadium, with a commitment to attract major […]