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Award-winning actress Kerry Washington will speak at North Carolina A&T this fall per a press release by the school. Washington will be the first speaker in the Chancellor’s Speaker Series on September 21st. The discussion will be facilitated by A&T alumna and CBS News national correspondent Danya Bacchus. The upcoming speaker series installment, titled “Finding […]

Fox Soul and PRN Communications have recently reached an agreement to live stream HBCU sports for free this Fall, per a joint statement by Fox Soul and PRN Communications. The broadcasts will be produced by PRN’s HBCU sports subsidiary Black College Sports Broadcasting Network. Fox Soul, a free live ad-supported streaming service launched in 2020 […]

With football season around the corner, HERO Sports dropped a list of the toughest schedules, putting North Carolina A&T and Hampton from CAA at the top for HBCU FCS teams. North Carolina A&T is ranked 49th on the list with Hampton being ranked 64th. The Analyst released an article on June 19th showcasing the combined […]

Diddy is making good on his promise to Jackson State, presenting his $1 million dollar donation to Jackson State at the 2023 MEAC/SWAC Challenge on Saturday evening. Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, pledged to give $1 million dollars a piece to his alma mater Howard University and Jackson State University during the 2022 […]

As college football is set to kick off this weekend, ESPN NFL Draft analyst Jordan Reid has released a list of the top 10 HBCU prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft. Reed has experience in the HBCU sector as a North Carolina Central alumnus who served as a quarterback for the Eagles from 2010-2013. Reid’s […]

Florida A&M’s head football coach Willie Simmons has hired former Florida State defensive standout and CFL All-Star Pat Watkins and former University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff football coach, Doc Gamble to his coaching staff, per his comments during the 220 Quarterback Club luncheon on Wednesday. Watkins will serve as coach of the defensive backs […]

Morris Brown president Dr. Kevin James has responded to U.S. Representative Majorie Taylor Green’s criticism of the institution’s mask mandate, per comments by both individuals on Instagram and Twitter. Majorie Taylor Greene posted an article about the mandate by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on her Twitter on August 21st, saying, “Americans have had enough COVID hysteria. […]

South Carolina State head football coach Oliver “Buddy” Pough will retire following the 2023 football season, per a release by the university. Pough, who is entering his 22nd season as head coach, shared the news with the team after Thursday morning’s practice in preparation for the season opener against Jackson State. In an emotional address […]

The daughter of Pastor Jamal Bryant and Gizelle Bryant is enrolling at Florida A&M University, per an Instagram post on Jamal Bryant’s account on Tuesday. “Monumental moment for @gizellebryant & I as we are releasing @gracegbryant to @famu_1887,” Bryant posted in the caption. “We have every confidence that she will excel and conquer. Please pray […]

With only a couple of days left until the start of the College Football season, the Reese’s Senior Bowl just released its preseason watchlist. The list features 8 HBCU players, a few of whom are featured on other preseason lists such as the Black College Football Player of the Year watchlist and the Buck Buchanan […]

The defending national champion LSU Lady Tigers will face off against three HBCUs this season, per a release of the non-conference schedule by the athletic program. On November 12, the LSU Lady Tigers will face off against Teniya Morant and the Mississippi Valley State Devilettes. Morant, the younger sister of NBA star Ja Morant and […]

Shannon Sharpe officially confirmed that he will be joining Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take, per a tweet from his Twitter account. This comes one day after Sharpe announced that he was moving his “Club Shay Shay” podcast to Colin Cowherd’s “The Volume” network and one week since news originally broke from the New […]

Former Jackson State baseball player Asher Akridge who transferred to Valdosta State was forced to cut his hair, per a video posted to TikTok on the player’s account. @asherthegreat24 Massa please. I’s will be a good boy! #valdostastateuniversity ♬ SkeeYee – Sexyy Red The video features a phone recording of a conversation between Akridge and […]

Alabama A&M University has reported a 45 percent increase in revenue from licensed apparel this year, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The surge in sales can be attributed to the university’s strategic partnership with the Collegiate Licensing Company (CLC) and the addition of new vendors, which have helped bring a wider range of […]

Tennessee State University (TSU) has reached an extraordinary milestone by securing over $100 million in research awards, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The research award total makes it the second-highest among HBCUs nationwide for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. This substantial funding, totaling $100,031,082 million, is a part of the institution’s plan to obtain […]

Coppin State University has expanded its outreach for out-of-state students, announcing today via a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse that students in thirty states and U.S. territories outside of Maryland will now be eligible to pay in-state tuition upon enrollment. The proposal, set to take effect in Fall 2024, has been approved by the University […]

Shannon Sharpe’s “Club Shay Shay” podcast is headed to Colin Cowherd’s “The Volume” podcast network. Sharpe, a Savannah State alumnus, announced the move via Twitter Wednesday afternoon. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/Q9GeqE9mtO — shannon sharpe (@ShannonSharpe) August 23, 2023 “We’re in business together bro. I decided to bring Club Shay Shay over to the Volume and partner with […]

The 2023 MEAC/SWAC challenge between Jackson State and South Carolina State kicks off the HBCU football season. The MEAC/SWAC Challenge always seems to draw a lot of interest from the HBCU community as alumni relish the opportunity to say that their conference reigns supreme in football. But, this year’s matchup is even more intriguing. The […]

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones was interviewed on WEEI’s afternoon drive radio show “Jones & Mego with Arcand” and spoke about Patriots defensive back Isaiah Bolden. Jones says he’s doing better and that the Patriots made the right move with the actions around the injury.” “Definitely a scary situation. He’s doing better… he did give me […]

As Colorado gears up to play it’s first game in the Deion Sanders era, a college football analyst questions the hype around quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The CollegeFootballNerds account posted a Twitter thread analyzing Sander’s play during his two years at Jackson State. Explain the Shedeur Sanders hype to me… In FCS, Shedeur Sanders was 7.7 […]

South Carolina State head coach Buddy Pough paid a high compliment to T.C. Taylor and Jackson State before their matchup in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge. In an interview posted on Black Enterprise’s YouTube, Pough said that T.C. Taylor’s Jackson State team is better than the 2021 edition of the team led by then-head coach Deion Sanders. […]

Dillard University is taking smart steps to help students stay cool after the air conditioning at the university stopped working on August 19, per a report by Raeven Poole of WGNO. The lack of air conditioning was a major inconvenience, as students reported that dorms and classrooms were hotter than usual. In response, the university […]

In an abundance of caution, Morris Brown has reinstated COVID-19 mask mandates per a report by Vanessa McCray of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Officials for the institution announced the mask mandate via a letter to students, faculty, and staff. The decision was said to be based on rising positive cases in the Atlanta University Center. Morris […]

The hit Netflix movie “The Cloned Tyrone” has several HBCU alumni that were featured, per a TikTok by premier HBCU brand Historically Black Since. The movie was an instant success, with fans and critics alike applauding the gripping social satire of life and culture. Six HBCU alumni were featured on the cast and aided in […]

The terms of Amazon’s deal with Deion Sanders and the University of Colorado-Boulder have been revealed, per reporting by USA Today’s Brent Schrotenboer. Sanders will continue doing a docuseries on his tenure as coach of the Colorado Buffaloes as he did at Jackson State. The university entered a deal with his business manager Constance Schwartz-Morini […]

The Boeing Red Tails Classic has been a hit for the SIAC and Disney, per the classic’s Assistant Executive Director Clay Norrell. The classic, which has featured Fort Valley State and Tuskegee Univeristy, averaged 100,000 television viewers in its first two broadcasts. The number is encouraging, as HBCU enthusiasts have had substantive discussions about the […]

Former Jackson State standout Tyler Brown’s transfer request has been denied, per Sports Illustrated’s Buffs Beat. The video is titled “Hear Tyler’s Story: Tyler Brown’s Denied NCAA Appeal Video”. In the video, he explains that he was denied immediate eligibility due to the two-transfer rule. “I don’t want to go into a dark place again […]

Patriots starting quarterback Mac Jones spoke and head coach Bill Belichick spoke on the injury to defensive back Isaiah Bolden in New England’s press conference following Saturday’s game. Bolden suffered an injury Saturday night that required him to be carted off the field. The injury occurred with 10:29 left in the fourth quarter. Bolden collided […]

Tuskegee University Athletics has undergone big-time renovations to its athletic facilities. According to a university statement, the next phase of upgrades is set to kick off, with a focus on revamping locker rooms to improve the experience for both male and female athletes. The university also revealed that a brand-new video scoreboard was being installed at […]

Student Freedom Initiative, Morehouse College, and Stats Perform have announced a new partnership that teaches students about artificial intelligence, (AI) per a statement sent to media members Friday. The partnership creates a new course called “AI in Basketball,” which aims to educate students on how artificial intelligence is in sports. The class also provides expanded […]

Jackson State University boasts a rich history of producing NFL players, who not only succeed at the collegiate level but also bring incredible production in the Pros. From the electrifying Lem Barney to the iconic Walter Payton, these players showcased unmatched talent, inspiring countless others. They showed that Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are […]

The school year has started and football is about to kick off, which means that HBCU Homecoming Season is around the corner. Homecoming is a time to celebrate the legacy and contributions of historically black colleges and universities around the nation as well as a time for alumni to come back to visit their alma […]

ESPN’s First Take is set to get a major HBCU link up, as Shannon Sharpe is set to join Stephen A. Smith this fall per Andrew Marchand of the New York Post. According to Marchand, Sharpe will join the show on a part-time basis and appear on Mondays and Tuesdays. However, Smith spoke about the […]

Entertainment industry veterans and longtime friends Boris Kodjoe and Chris Spencer recently moved their eldest children into Howard University to start the school year. The proud dads shared that their firstborn children had just moved into the Washington D.C.-based HBCU on Instagram and Facebook. The post featured photos of the families on move-in day as […]

The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame (OSHOF) just revealed the 2nd Annual Aeneas Williams Award Preseason Watch List per a release by the organization. Handpicked by a dedicated screening committee in collaboration with DraftHBCUPlayers and the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award, the award is given to the best defensive back in Division I HBCU Football. Last […]

The 2023 Toyota HBCU New York Classic (HBCUNY) has unveiled its schedule of events. Regarded as “the world’s largest HBCU Homecoming”, the five-day celebration features career fairs, college fairs, a Greek step show, tailgates, a Battle of the Bands, and more. “We can’t wait to celebrate HBCU football and culture for a full week this […]

Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones is returning to his alma mater to teach. His course “Good Trouble HSS 170” will be taught this Fall per an announcement video posted to the Fisk University Instagram. “I wanted to talk to you all about a very exciting course we have up at Fisk University…Good Trouble HSS 170,” […]

Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) has decided to maintain its majority stake in BET Media Group five months after putting it up for sale. The Wall Street Journal reports that Paramount Global officials reached out to bidders such as Byron Allen and Tyler Perry to notify them that they’re ending the sales process as they concluded […]

Former Grambling football coach Broderick Fobbs and former Southern University football coach Jason Rollins now coach for the Sun Belt Conference’s University of Louisiana Monroe, per a column by ulmwarhawks.com columnist Paul Letlow. Fobbs serves as running backs coach and Collins is the special teams coordinator. Both former HBCU coaches believe their tandem will bring […]