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Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders doubles down on his comments about being an HBCU grad at this week’s press conference. The former Jackson State coach and Talladega College graduate said that he wasn’t a Seminole because he didn’t graduate from Florida State. “No, no, no…actually, do you know where I graduated from? I graduated […]

The Orange Blossom Classic Battle of the Bands between Flordia A&M’s Marching 100 and Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South will be streamed live on HBCU+, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse. The event coincides with other festivities during the weekend that will also be streamed on the platform, including the GMCVB Commissioner’s […]

College football upsets are few and far between but an analyst believes that Howard University can upset Eastern Michigan in their season opener this Friday. Stats Perform FCS senior editor Craig Hayley published his list of games to watch that could result in an upset win for an FCS team. He ranked Howards’s matchup with […]

The 2023 Orange Blossom Classic between Florida A&M and Jackson State kicks off this Sunday and Rattlers head coach Willie Simmons spoke about the growing rivalry between the two programs. “When you play rivalry games, that’s what you get ― rabid fanbases, two of the best fanbases in all of football,” Simmons said about the […]

NBA fans have a lot to say about referee and Bethune-Cookman alumnus Eric Lewis. Lewis suddenly retired today following an investigation into his social media conduct that started in May. Lewis allegedly created a Twitter burner account where he would defend referees against criticism from NBA fans on social media. The investigation caused him to […]

As the preseason ends, several HBCU football alumni have earned the honor of being named to the 53-man roster for NFL teams around the league. These players look to make a mark on their teams and become All-Pro and Hall-of-Fame talent in the league like several HBCU alumni that have played before them. The list […]

Patriots rookie and Jackson State alumnus Isaiah Bolden has been placed on the injury reserve list, per ESPN’s 2023 NFL Cuts tracker. He likely will not suit up for the team this season. Bolden was diagnosed with a concussion after colliding with teammate Calvin Munson while trying to tackle a Packers receiver. Bolden was rushed […]

The MEAC/SWAC Challenge matchup between Jackson State and South Carolina State drew 922,000 television viewers on ABC, per a ratings report from Sports Media Watch. The 18th edition of the Week 0 matchup was second only to the Navy vs. Notre Dame game on NBC, which drew 3.56 million total viewers. The viewership number for […]

Colorado football coach Deion Sanders expressed his frustration with the NCAA about transfer offensive lineman Tyler Brown not being granted immediate eligibility for the 2023 season. He spoke about it during his press conference in advance of his FBS coaching debut against TCU. “It don’t make sense. Some things just don’t make sense. You say […]

Deion Sanders said in a press conference yesterday evening that he isn’t a Florida Seminole because he didn’t graduate and let it be known that he’s a graduate of Alabama-based HBCU Talladega College. Deion Sanders says he isn't a Nole in response to question about Florida State: “I graduated from an HBCU.”https://t.co/aIB1gjGT9Apic.twitter.com/aPT69fb6Na — On3 (@On3sports) […]

Fort Valley State alumnus and rookie running back Emanuel Wilson has secured a spot on the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster, per an announcement on his Instagram account. “All glory to God, I made the 53-man roster,” Wilson said in a post on his Instagram Story with a picture of him running in a pre-season […]

Former Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen joined NFL Network’s Good Morning Football to speak about the importance of HBCUs. Cohen is an alumnus of North Carolina A&T and is a proud alumnus of the institution. “One reason why I feel that [HBCUs] are so important to the sport of football is you look at […]

Tennessee State University is taking steps to empower students to become transformative educators, per a release by the institution obtained by HBCU Pulse A recent report by the Tennessee State Board of Education found that nearly all teachers who graduated from TSU and started teaching in 2020 had a second-year retention rate of 96%. During […]

After South Carolina State’s 37-7 loss to Jackson State, Buddy Pough spoke about his team’s performance in the MEAC/SWAC Challenge post-game press conference. “Congratulations to Coach Taylor and his crew. Those guys played really well. I thought they had a great plan against us, and unfortunately, we didn’t have one,” Pough said in his opening […]

Jackson State quarterback Jason Brown set records in his dominant MEAC-SWAC Challenge performance on Saturday. The Virginia Tech transfer set a record for most passing yards and highest completion percentage in MEAC/SWAC Challenge history. Brown finished the game throwing for 362 yards on 26 out of 33 passing attempts (86% completion) and threw three touchdowns […]

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the launch of its second HBCU Bobblehead Series, featuring 16 officially licensed bobbleheads representing HBCUs around the nation, per a release by the museum. This series follows the success of the first HBCU Bobblehead Series, which showcased the initial bobbleheads for 13 HBCUs. Produced by […]

Jackson State picked up a dominant 37-7 win over South Carolina State in the 2023 MEAC/SWAC Challenge. The Tigers were dominant from the beginning of the game to the end, running the first game of Bulldog head coach Buddy Pough’s final season. Jackson State was dominant on defense, holding South Carolina State quarterback Corey Fields […]

Edward Waters University president Dr. A. Zachary Faison Jr. spoke on the Jacksonville Mass Shooting in a video statement released on the institution’s social media accounts. Faison spoke on the unnamed shooter’s entrance onto the campus and their interaction with campus security as well as other details that he’s been briefed on in the hours […]

The Jacksonville mass shooter who took the lives of three African-American customers at a local Dollar General went on the campus of Edward Waters University per local affiliate News4Jax. The shooter, currently unnamed, was seen on the campus of Edward Waters University just moments before the shooting. The assailant was armed with an AR-15 rifle […]

Minutes before the start of the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, it seems as if Jackson State has decided who will be the starting quarterback. Per FCS reporter Zach McKinnell of The Bluebloods, Virginia Tech transfer QB Jason Brown is projected to start as he is listed on the official depth chart for the game. The starter for […]

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 […]