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NBANBA Players Association makes big move for the SWAC & SIAC

The NBPA (National Basketball Players Association) just made a huge move in support of HBCU basketball. The NBPA is teaming up with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) and Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) to host the fifth annual Top 50 Basketball Camp. The camp is scheduled to take place July 27th-July 29th at Morehouse College […]

HBCUWhy Byron Allen purchasing a majority stake in BET could help HBCU sports

When news broke about Paramount Global’s plan to sell a majority stake in BET Media Group, the HBCU community held its breath with anticipation. The prospect of BET Media Group (along with BET+ and VH1) becoming black-owned again ignited excitement and renewed hope for the future. It presented an opportunity for BET to truly represent […]

NCAA FootballYes, Boston Richey was wrong to film 'Send A Blitz' video at Florida A&M

Recently, the HBCU community was led to shock when Tallahassee-based rapper Boston Richey released the music video for his song “Send A Blitz”. The video was largely filmed at the Galimore-Powell Field House on Florida A&M’s campus, utilized by the Rattler football team. In the video, you can see FAMU trademarks and sponsor logos such […]

NCAA FootballSWAC games on ESPN+ drew higher viewership than on ESPN

SWAC Commissioner Dr. Charles McClelland was forthcoming when discussing media rights at SWAC Media Day. The commissioner spoke with several outlets concerning the conference’s partnership with ESPN, touting the success the conference drew with its current media rights deal. “When we get our numbers from ESPN there were ESPN plus games that outdrew ESPN games, […]

HBCUESPN announces inaugural HBCU Band of the Year National Championship

HBCU Bands are set to get a huge national platform this year. ESPN Events will host the inaugural Band Of The Year Championship. The event is scheduled for December 15th at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The Band Of The Year Championship will be a part of Cricket Celebration Bowl weekend, with the traditional […]

HBCUAlbany State hires Vanderbilt’s Dr. Kristene Kelly as new AD

Albany State University announced the appointment of Dr. Kristene Kelly as its new Director of Athletics. Dr. Kelly joins Albany State from Vanderbilt, where she served as Deputy Athletic Director for Internal Affairs/Senior Woman Administrator. Dr. Kelly takes the reins from Tony Duckworth, who stepped down as Athletic Director earlier this year in February after […]

NCAA FootballFlorida A&M football makes major Orange Blossom Classic decision

Florida A&M football’s participation in the upcoming Orange Blossom Classic will be its last. FAMU has declined a three-year invitation to continue participating in the game, per Rattler Nation.  An email obtained by Rattler Nation says FAMU turned down a three-year, $1.475 million offer. The offer included $450,000 in 2024, $500,000 in 2025, and $525,000 […]

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