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Los Angeles forward Robert Covington was in midseason form in the team’s latest preseason matchup against the Utah Jazz. Covington finished the night with 11 points on 4-7 shooting with 1 three-pointer and two free throws. He also showed a defensive intensity, finishing the game with four blocks in his 22 minutes of play in […]

Alabama State Alumus and Atlanta philanthropist/entrepreneur Courtney Stewart made a huge donation to his alma mater during homecoming last week, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. Stewart, a 2003 graduate of the institution, announced a $200,000 donation to the university and athletic department. He made the big-time contribution during the homecoming game versus Bethune-Cookman […]

The highly anticipated HBCU Tailgate Tour is set to make a comeback this fall, with nine tour stops scheduled at some of the biggest and most prestigious HBCU football games across the country. The tour aims to celebrate and promote black college culture through an immersive tailgate experience leading up to kick-off. The tour kicked […]

In a groundbreaking move that has sent shockwaves through sports and education, NBA superstar LeBron James and top sportswear brand Nike entered into a six-year partnership with Florida A&M University in 2021. The partnership made FAMU the first school to have this partnership with James’s apparel line with Nike and was the first big move […]

In a thrilling matchup, the Benedict College Tigers triumphed over the Miles Golden Bears with a 27-24 victory, remaining unbeaten this season. The 11th-ranked Tigers, with an impressive 6-0 overall record and 4-0 in the SIAC, showcased their resilience against a second-half surge from the Golden Bears. Benedict started strong, establishing a commanding 21-3 lead […]

Tennessee State got a big out-of-conference win over a struggling Kenessaw State 27-20 on Saturday. The Tigers took an early lead and maintained it throughout the game, improving their season record to 3-2 while Kennesaw State fell to 1-5. The Tigers’ ground attack was led by Jordan Gant, who finished the game with an impressive […]

This past weekend, rapper GloRilla made headlines when she performed at the Alabama State University Homecoming. The rising rap superstar star from Memphis, Tennessee wowed the crowd with her energetic performance and uniquely southern sound. But what caught people’s attention even more this weekend was a picture she posted on her Instagram.   View this […]

In a clash between two of the top 25 teams in the FCS, North Carolina Central secured a dominant victory 34-23 victory over Elon University. Davius Richard, put on an offensive show, scoring four touchdowns for the Eagles. Elon came into the game with an eight-game home winning streak. Elon also hadn’t allowed a touchdown […]

Florida A&M was able to escape Baton Rouge with a victory over the Southern University Jaguars, winning 26-19. The in marks the Rattlers’ third win against the Jaguars, dating back to the 2019 season when they were a MEAC opponent playing their perennial SWAC rival for the first time since 2012. After growing calls to […]

Jackson State dominated Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Challenge, winning 45-30. This is Jackson State’s third straight win over Connell Maynor and the Bulldogs since the Fall 2021 football season. Two of the Tiger’s three wins have been in dominant fashion. The Tigers started the game strong, scoring 21 unanswered points in the first […]

Alcorn State was able to cool off the red-hot Grambling State Tigers, winning a thrilling 25-24 contest and ending homecoming week on a positive note. Alcorn is now on a two-game winning streak after winning two close games against Alabama State in Week 5 and the Tigers this Saturday. Grambling State started the scoring with […]

Virginia State maintained its dominance in the CIAA North with a convincing 44-16 win over Bowie State University during the Bulldog’s homecoming. The Trojan’s win was fitting as they avenged a 41-14 loss to Bowie that they suffered last year. The game started with an impressive kickoff return touchdown by Bowie State, followed by a […]

Bryce James, the youngest son of NBA star LeBron James, took an unofficial visit to Ohio State per a report by Daniel Chavkin of Sports Illustrated. James posted pictures of himself in an Ohio State uniform on Instagram with his mother Savannah James. He also attended the Ohio State vs. Maryland game.   View this […]

After only playing six snaps vs. the Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones is questionable for the team’s Monday Night Football matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders per a tweet by Adam Schefter. “Packers are listing RB Aaron Jones and CB Jaire Alexander as questionable for Monday night’s game vs. the Raiders,” […]

The Houston Texans have announced that they’re activating Right Tackle and Alabama State alumnus Tytus Howard and punter Cameron Johnston, taking them off the injured/reserved list per a tweet by reporter Adam Schefter. “Texans have activated OT Tytus Howard and P Cam Johnston from the Reserve/Injured list,” he tweeted early Saturday afternoon. Texans have activated […]

A new California law is giving community college students in the state who intend to transfer to HBCUs a one-time $5,000 grant, per a report by prominent education news website Diverse Education. Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Majority Leader Isaac Bryan’s bill that reappropriates funds from the College Access Tax Credit to fund the grant. […]

Nike recently unveiled its fourth class of Yardrunnders, per a press release published by Essence. The Yardrunner campaign pays tribute to HBCUs and the latest class, called Yardrunners 4.0, highlights standout students and alumni.  The HBCU students and alumni featured in the class are below. Robert Covington, Tennessee State University & Professional NBA player (Clippers) […]

Bowie State University is giving a free ticket to Morgan State students to attend their homecoming game vs. Virginia State University, per a statement released by the Bowie State Athletics Department yesterday evening. The brief statement said, “We stand in solidarity and welcome Morgan State University to enjoy the celebrations of Homecoming at Bowie State […]

North Carolina A&T Vincent Brown spoke about North Carolina A&T’s first win of the season over Norfolk State in the Weekly CAA Coaches Call. The Aggies won 28-26 over the Spartans behind historic performances by true freshman quarterback Kevin White and BJ Turner. White completed 6 of 10 passes for 98 yards and rushed 11 […]

LSU basketball star Angel Reese was candid about the growing support that she’s seeing for Women’s basketball. In a feature written by ESPN.com writer Michael Voepel, Reese spoke about her desire to win over new fans for the sport. “Women are changing the game,” she said. “I mean, 9.9 million people watched the [national championship] […]

Angel Reese definitely wants to play in the WNBA but, according to quotes obtained by ESPN, when is the biggest question. “Reese said she isn’t thinking much now about whether she will enter the 2024 or 2025 WNBA draft,” ESPN.com writer Michael Voepel wrote in his feature on Reese, “She said she will talk with […]

The Baltimore Police Department has released footage of suspects of interest in Tuesday’s Morgan State University campus shooting. Posted via YouTube, the video showcases four individuals seemingly walking the HBCU campus during the time of the shooting. Anyone with information in reference to the identity of these individuals is urged to call @BaltimorePolice detectives at […]

Legendary R&B singer Mary J. Blige has created a scholarship at Hampton University per a report by Kevin Cheek of WAVY. The “Strength Of A Woman” scholarship, named after Blige’s 13th studio album released in April 2017 and her 2023 Lifetime movie of the same name, is a partnership between PepsiCo and is administered by […]

Following the events of Tuesday evening, Morgan State University has canceled and postponed all remaining homecoming events per a statement by University President Dr. David K. Wilson on the university’s website. “Regarding Homecoming, regrettably for the very first time in Morgan’s history, all activities planned around Homecoming will be either canceled or postponed until the […]

Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson has released an open letter to the campus community regarding Tuesday evening’s on-campus shooting. On Tuesday, campus police officers heard gunshots on campus at 9:25 PM following the Mister & Miss Morgan State Univerity coronation. The campus went on lockdown as law enforcement officials attempted to look […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons doubled down on his support of starting quarterback Jeremy Moussa after Simmons’s response to Moussa’s critics on Twitter Sunday. Simmons addressed the growing calls for Moussa to be benched and his weekend response on this week’s SWAC Coaches Call per video of his comments by HBCU Sports “He’s an […]

The Baltimore Police Department held a press conference early Wednesday morning giving an update on the shooting at Morgan State University. Baltimore Police Chief Lance Hatcher was joined at the press conference by Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Morgan State University President David Wilson, Baltimore Fire Chief Jay Wallace, and other government and law enforcement representatives.  […]

An active shooter has been reported at Morgan State University, per a tweet by the Baltimore Police Department at 10:01 PM EST on Tuesday evening. Baltimore Police Spokesperson Vernon Davis confirmed to local publication The Baltimore Banner that four students were victims of the shooting. BPD is on scene of an active shooter situation in […]

Jackson State alumna and President of EMILY’s List Laphonza Butler has been appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to occupy the seat of late Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein per a report by NBC News. Butler’s appointment is historic, as she will be the third black woman to serve in the Senate and the first openly […]

Former Albany State football and baseball coach Hampton Smith has passed away at the age of 89 per a release by the university on their social media accounts. Smith is arguably the greatest coach in Albany State football history, leading the program from 1971-1976 and 1982-1999. On behalf of President Marion Ross Fedrick, Albany State […]

Willie Slater has been fired as head football coach of Clark Atlanta University on Monday per a report by The Atlanta Voice Sports Editor Donnell Suggs. At the time of this writing, a replacement hasn’t been named. Clark Atlanta released a statement about the firing: “We appreciate coach Slater for his dedication and contributions to […]

The 85th Miss Howard University Armani Washington won the Miss National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame Pageant this weekend. Called “The Competition Of Queens” and hosted during NBCAHOF weekend, the event highlights the achievements of young African American women from HBCUs, selected as representatives of their respective institutions via the royal court. These talented […]

Florida A&M head coach Willie Simmons isn’t a fan of critics calling for starting quarterback Jeremy Moussa to be benched and he expressed how he felt on his Twitter/X account. Although Florida A&M is ranked 1st in passing offense averaging 260 yards per game the Rattlers had trouble scoring in the first half of their […]

In what might go down as the game of the year in HBCU football, North Carolina Central picked up a huge 49-48 comeback victory over Campbell University in overtime. After losing to Campbell last year 48-18 en route to winning the Celebration Bowl, the Eagles were determined to notch a victory. Campbell struck first as […]

Fort Valley State alumnus and NFL veteran Tyrone Poole was recently inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame. The NBCAHOF, founded by fellow Fort Valley Alumnus Thomas Dortch Jr., aims to highlight significant contributions graduates of HBCU’s have made to society by excelling in their chosen field of endeavor. Poole was recognized […]

Greg Lloyd is one of the best players in Steelers history and he recently got the opportunity to speak about how the Steelers scouted him as an NFL draft prospect out of Fort Valley State University. Lloyd recently sat down with The Eddie Mata Show and spoke about the process of how he got on […]

As USC takes the field this Saturday against Colorado, their offense will feature Brenden Rice. Brenden is the son of Mississippi Valley State alumnus and NFL legend Jerry Rice. Rice played for Colorado in the 2020 and 2021 seasons before transferring to USC. Rice says that was excited to get back to Colorado and play […]

Alabama A&M has set an amazing milestone for this year’s homecoming, as the game vs. Tuskegee is the first stadium sellout in school history per a report by local affiliate WAAY. This afternoon, the Bulldogs will face historic SIAC rival Tuskegee University, who is known for their fan base’s aptness to travel to away venues, […]

Southern University and Langston University are leading the pack in the first ESPN Band of the Year rankings, per returns released by HBCU Gameday exclusively. In the Division II/NAIA rankings, Langston University is ranked number one due to being first in Auxillery rankings and top five in Drum Major performance (3rd), Musicality (3rd), Percussion (2nd), […]