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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), […]

NBA referee Tony Brothers has been hired by the Mideastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) to become Coordinator of Women’s Basketball Officials, per a press release by the conference. Brother’s tenure has already started. “Tony Brothers’ credentials with regards to basketball officiating are second to none,” MEAC Commissioner Sonja Stills said in the statement. “Our league, and […]

After the departure of Trevor Noah as host of The Daily Show after 8 years, fans have clamored for Senior Correspondent and comedian Roy Wood Jr. to take over duties as host. Wood, a graduate of Florida A&M, is a tenured comedian who can elicit laughs and provide thought-provoking commentary about the world and socio-political […]

Jamar Graham has gone viral on social media for being one of the tallest quarterbacks in high school football and Alcorn is actually trying to get him to play HBCU football. The Braves offered Graham a scholarship before his viral fame back in May, alongside Florida Atlantic and UAB. Graham is a 6’8″ quarterback that […]

Texas Southern starting quarterback Andrew Body will sit out the remainder of the season, per a statement he released on his personal social media accounts. Body is currently a junior and seeking medical redshirt status allows him to extend his eligibility play for an additional season per NCAA rules. Body injured his shoulder in a […]

Morehouse alumnus Albert Sanders, Jr. has been named the Head of NBA Referee Operations, per a statement released by the NBA on Thursday. In his newly appointed position, Sanders will assume the role of overseeing the NBA officiating program, which encompasses the recruitment, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of all referees. Additionally, he will be responsible […]

Florida A&M football landed a commitment from former four-star wide receiver Keyon Brown who is expected to join the team next season, per a report by Gerald Thomas III of the Tallahassee Democrat. Brown was a sought-after recruit after he graduated from Rickards High School. At Rickards he played under head coach Quintin Lewis and […]

The Jackson State University women’s basketball team released their 2023-2024 basketball schedule via a press release obtained by HBCU Pulse. The Lady Tigers, led by head coach Tomekia Reed, have been dominant in the SWAC over the past few seasons. The team ended the 2022-2023 season with an impressive 21-10 overall record (17-1 in conference) […]

Singer Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle recently created a scholarship inspired by her hit song “Angel”. “The Little Mermaid” star posted a video on her Twitter/X speaking about the scholarship on Wednesday. i’m so excited to announce that I am launching the “Angel Scholarship” ✨which will support amazing young black women in the performing […]

Winson-Salem State alumnus and NBA legend Chris Paul have partnered with ESPN and Andscape to produce a new edition of the ESPN+ series “Why Not Us” per a statement by ESPN Press Room. “Why Not Us: Grambling Dance” will feature episodes centered around the Orchesis Dance Company, which was founded on the campus of Grambling […]

Jackson State alumna and social media influencer Brittany Renner joined Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay Podcast” and spoke about a multitude of topics. One of the topics included then-coach Deion Sanders inviting her to talk to the Jackson State football team to talk about how, as Sanders called it, “…Educate them on how the game […]

The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced that Jeremy Moussa and Davius Richard are the first players named to the 2024 Allstate Legacy Bowl per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The Allstate Legacy Bowl is an all-star game held after the regular season, featuring the top NFL draft-eligible HBCU players aired on NFL […]

On Sunday, October 1st at 12:01 AM EST a government shutdown will occur if Congress doesn’t approve a new “continuing resolution” that sets federal spending for the next year. Per continuing reports by NBC News, Congressional Republicans are pushing for substantial cuts to government spending that the Democratically-controlled Senate won’t approve due to preapproved negotiations […]

Coppin State University has reported a five percent growth in overall student enrollment for the Fall 2023 semester compared to the previous year, per a statement from the institution obtained by HBCU Pulse. According to institutional data, a total of 2,101 students have enrolled at Coppin State this semester, compared to 2,006 students in the […]

On Tuesday, Grambling announced that the field inside the Eddie G. Robinson Memorial Stadium will be named after former players Doug Williams and James “Shack” Harris, per a statement by the athletic department. The field will officially be renamed the “James ’Shack’ Harris and Doug Williams Field” during the team’s homecoming contest vs. Alabama A&M […]

Former NFL Wide Receiver and co-host of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed Keyshawn Johnson made light of the water crisis affecting Jackson State in defense of Colorado head coach Deion Sanders. Johnson made headlines on Monday after he alleged that rival coaches worked with Oregon’s coaching staff to create a gameplan to beat Colorado on Saturday. […]

Leilani Armenta, India Pulphus & Haley Van Voorhis are three women making history in college football this season. These three student-athletes are making waves as the first women football players for their respective teams. Jackson State University freshman Armenta and Shaw University junior Pulphus are believed to be the first female college football players in […]

Alabama State head coach Eddie Robinson Jr. issued a statement about the Hornet player who punched a Florida A&M security guard via the SWAC Weekly Coaches Call. Robinson condemned the action of the player, identified as Jacob Freeman,, and offered a brief update. “The incident that the kid had was unfortunate, and he was 100 […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) released a statement concerning Saturday’s incident with an Alabama State football player who punched a Florida A&M security guard. The player, who’s since been identified as Jacob Freeman, assaulted the security guard after getting into a verbal altercation with a Florida A&M student in the stands. The security guard pushed […]

In a thrilling home opener, Jackson State was able to fend off SWAC East rival Bethune-Cookman as they looked to play spoiler to the defending SWAC Champions chances at another banner season. The game started off with JSU making history as Leilani Armenta became the first women’s player to play for the football program. She […]

Prairie View A&M won a thriller against SWAC West rival Alcorn in a game that will surely determine the championship picture at the end of the season. Guillermo Garcia Rodriguez kicked a 46-yard field goal as time to ice the game for the Panthers, who were locked into a back-and-forth battle with the Braves that […]

South Carolina State notched their first victory of the year in dominant fashion against out-of-conference FCS foe The Citadel 31-10. The game itself was special as head coach Buddy Pough, in his final year at the helm of the Bulldogs before retiring following the season, coached against Maurice Drayton. Drayton served as an assistant coach […]

Norfolk State notched their second win of the season thrillingly against the CAA’s Towson University 21-14. The Spartans deployed an unstoppable rushing attack to secure the win against the Tigers, finishing the game with 350 yards rushing. The rushing total is the second most in program history behind the Spartans 471-yard run clinic against Bethune-Cookman […]

Alabama State University athletics department announced the indefinite suspension of a Hornet football player via a statement following Saturday’s loss to Florida A&M. The suspension comes as an Alabama State football player wearing a number 16 jersey punched a Florida A&M security guard. A video of the incident circulated on social media and the security […]

Although Colorado lost 42-7 to Oregon, Deion Sanders Jr. is still confident. The eldest Sanders son took to Twitter following the loss to respond to haters and detractors. “We got our ass whooped… Good stuff Oregon,” he tweeted following the loss. “We’ll NEVER let a loss make us forget who we are. We still gone […]