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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Grambling State Lady Tigers and Florida A&M Rattlers put on an absolute show in a triple overtime battle. For perspective, a team may have a handful of overtime games during the year. A double overtime game is a rarity, so the fact that this game took three additional […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers are set to lose another coach as Murray State hires away defensive coordinator Ryan Smith, according to Football Scoop. Smith was an FCS Coordinator of the Year Finalist as he constructed one of the best defenses in the SWAC. Instead of returning to Tallahassee, Jody Wright, the head coach for Murray […]

On Martin Luther King Jr. weekend, both basketball teams for the North Carolina A&T Aggies came to Virginia to defeat the Hampton Pirates. The women’s teams played on Sunday afternoon, while the men’s teams played on Martin Luther King Jr. Day at 9 p.m. on the CBS Sports Network. The losing streaks for both Hampton […]

With a 24-23 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFL Wild Card round, the Detroit Lions secured their first playoff triumph in 32 years. Of the many storylines to arise from the game, one reigns supreme: the journey of the Lions’ Executive Vice President and General Manager, Brad Holmes. Holmes was a pivotal […]

The Zeta Phi Beta sorority was founded on Howard University’s campus on Jan. 16, 1920. Born out of solidarity against racist threats like the Ku Klux Klan and in support of Black movements like the Harlem Renaissance, the Zeta Phi Beta sorority stands today as a testament to the resiliency of Black women. With Founder’s […]

Known simply as “AKAs,” the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority is the oldest Black Greek organization founded by Black women in the country. Their pink-and-green motif and color scheme are recognizable across the nation. Some of the most powerful and influential Black women in our society are members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Here is […]

The North Carolina A&T Aggies, entering their second year in the Coastal Athletic Association, just announced their football schedule for 2024. Our 2024 Schedule is here! Mark your calendars! Homecoming will be October 19th vs Hampton!! Correction: Wake Forest game will be played on Thursday, August 29th#AggiePride | #Elite | #CAAFB pic.twitter.com/lDZ9sdi0im — Aggie Pride […]

Coming off their first successful season under head coach Eddie George, the Tennessee State Tigers look to build upon their momentum as they reveal their 2024 football schedule. Our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣ Big South-OVC Schedule 8⃣ conference games 📍 CSU, EIU, UTM, SEMO at Home‼️ 🗞️ https://t.co/UKMNgHJDME#RoarCity x #GUTS pic.twitter.com/R9ot91O0oN — Tennessee State Football (@TSUTigersFB) January 9, […]

As the Hampton Pirates football team searches for their first winning season since 2018, they have a number of difficult games ahead on their 2024 schedule. The shift to the CAA has not been kind to the Pirates, and they have multiple out-of-conference opponents that are sure to pose a challenge. Here are just a […]

What are the chances that four players from the same franchise would all be coaching at the HBCU level? Apparently, given recent events, those chances are pretty high! With the hiring of Cris Dishman at Texas Southern, there are now four former Houston Oilers players who are coaching HBCU football. Including Dishman, there is Eddie […]

Tevin Griffey, former Florida A&M defensive back and son of MLB icon Ken Griffey Jr, is transferring from FAMU to Boise State. Griffey entered the transfer portal on Dec. 21, shortly before FAMU head coach Willie Simmons left for an opportunity at Duke University. Griffey will be joining a Boise State team that dominated the […]

Last month, Howard University announced a plan to renovate a local apartment complex with financial support from Amazon. The Howard Manor, a 73-year old building, used to house low-income families, graduate students, and university workers but has since fallen into disarray, according to an article from the Washington Post’s Marissa J. Lang. As a response […]

DJ Stevens, the impressive wide receiver for the Jackson State Tigers, declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Stevens posted a well-received heartfelt message on his ‘X’ page, in which he thanked his coaches, teammates, and all the Jackson State fans. “Next I would like to thank all the coaches that no only helped me grow […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team drops to 0-4 in the CAA after another brutal loss, this time at the hands of the William & Mary Tribe. The Pirates have since lost seven games in a row and are 0-2 in their three-game home stand. They haven’t won a game since Dec. 11 when they […]

The Hampton Pirates just revealed their 2024 football schedule with a lineup of teams that head coach Robert Prunty called “difficult and demanding.” The Pirates are coming off a 5-6 season in 2023 and are seeking their first winning season since 2018, when they went 7-3. “It will be a big challenge for us and […]

While many may have been watching the FBS College Football National Championship, the women’s and men’s basketball teams of the Norfolk State Spartans and the North Carolina Central Eagles had a double-header on the same night. All four teams are formidable squads, which created two entertaining games for the fans at the McDougald-McLendon arena in […]

New head football coach at South Carolina State Chennis Berry just revealed his coaching staff for the foreseeable future. The Bulldogs hired Berry last month after longtime coach Buddy Pough retired. The coaching staff is a mix of new hired and familiar faces. “Go Dogs! I’m super excited about the men that we have joining […]

Terrell Allen, the standout defensive lineman for the Tennessee State Tigers, just added the Buck Buchanan Award to his list of accolades. He beat out Albany’s Dylan Kelly and Lafayette’s Billy Shaeffer for the prestigious honor. The award is bestowed upon the best defensive player in all of FCS football. Allen becomes the first player […]

Following back-to-back wins against UNC Wilmington and Longwood, the Norfolk State Spartans are gearing up to take on their MEAC schedule in the new year. The Spartans finished their non-conference play with an impressive 10-4 record. They are the only MEAC team with a positive non-conference record; Maryland Eastern Shore is second at 6-7. After […]

Howard University’s athletics programs have never been more successful, and the turnaround is largely due to the athletic director Kery Davis. Davis took over in 2015; since his arrival, the Bison have won a combined 31 conference and national championships across their athletic programs. Most recently, the football team won the MEAC and nearly won […]

The commencement of conference play has not gone well for the Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team, as their losing streak extends to six in a row following losses to the Delaware Blue Hens and Campbell Fighting Camels. In their first three games of conference play, the Pirates have allowed 80 or more points. They currently […]

After an illustrious and successful career at North Carolina Central, premier quarterback Davius Richard declared for the NFL Draft. Richard announced his decision with a heartfelt farewell message on ‘X’. “To My North Carolina Central Family, your unwavering support, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments have left a lasting mark on my journey that will forever be […]

Florida A&M star receiver Marcus Riley recently declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Riley announced his decision with an extensive post on his ‘X’ page. Amongst gratitude to his support system and former schools of Louisville and Bethune-Cookman, Riley spent a considerable portion of the post thanking his “FAMUly.” “To my Tallahassee FAMUly, I want […]

The Atlanta Braves are set to set the HBCU Baseball Classic between Grambling State and Florida A&M on the first two days of March. The series is also known as the Garr-Lucas, named after Ralph Garr and Bill Lucas, alumni of Grambling State and Florida A&M, respectively, and Hall of Fame players with the Braves. […]

Shawn Zachery, a dance director at Prairie View A&M University, was recently highlighted by NPR. Zachery just completed her 10th year as the head director of the Black Foxes Dance Line at Prairie View. Her exploits drew the attention of Ayesha Rascoe, the host of NPR’s Weekend Edition Sunday. Rascoe included Zachery and her experiences […]

As the calendar turns to 2024, the Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team also gets a new start as they prepare to take on the CAA. They finished their non-conference schedule with a 4-8 record, the second-worst non-conference record in the CAA. The last three games of the year were especially disappointing as the Pirates ended […]

After struggling mightily against their non-conference schedule, the North Carolina A&T Aggies made a statement against the Campbell Fighting Camels in their CAA opener. The Aggies had won just two games prior, including close wins over Texas Southern in the Chris Paul HBCU Challenge Tournament and a three-point victory over Coastal Carolina. North Carolina A&T […]

There are very few individuals making waves in professional sports like Brandon Rembert, a graduate of Alcorn State who recently broke into the MLB space as an Operations Assistant and a scout. Rembert’s story is full of promise, heartbreak, determination, and embodies the essence of perseverance. Rembert was born and grew up in Pensacola, Florida. From […]

Willie Simmons’ departure stings Florida A&M again as multiple transfers from Florida State have de-committed from the school. Running back Rodney Hill and offensive lineman Qae’Shon Sapp re-opened their recruitment statuses following Simmons’ decision to leave Florida A&M to become the running backs coach at Duke. “After much consideration, I would like to announce I […]

Florida A&M is searching for a new coach after Willie Simmons departed for Duke University, and Fred McNair could be next in line for the Rattlers. After much speculation, Simmons agreed to join Duke head coach Manny Diaz’s staff as the running backs coach. In his wake, Simmons left a talented roster that just won […]

Rising NBA superstar Ja Morant recently gifted the men’s and women’s basketball teams at Miles College pairs of his signature Nike shoes. The Golden Bears debuted the Nike Ja 1 shoes a few days ago on Dec. 30 in an 87-85 victory against Rust College. Fred Watson, the athletic director at Miles, is a good […]

The Hampton Pirates men’s basketball team continues their search for a win after dropping their first conference game of the season to the Drexel Dragons. The Pirates have lost four games in a row, and three of the losses have been by double digits. They fall to 4-9 overall and are 0-1 in the conference. […]

In the annual HBCU football All-Star game known as the HBCU Pigskin Showdown, Team Godfather emerged victorious with a 21-15 win against Team Gunslinger. The HBCU Pigskin Showdown is a prestigious All-Star football game designed to provide draft-eligible football players from HBCUs with an exceptional opportunity to showcase their talents to decision-makers from professional football […]

With a reimagined theatrical release, The Color Purple is dominating movie theaters across the country and is doing so with an all-star cast of HBCU alumni. Let’s spotlight some of the many HBCU alumni that are featured in the remake of the classic film. Oprah Winfrey While Oprah doesn’t have an acting role in The […]

Amid rumors of a potential offer from Duke University, Florida A&M alumni have banded together to keep head coach Willie Simmons a Rattler for the foreseeable future. On Dec. 28, HBCU YouTuber personality Scottay of Offscript TV reported rumors that Duke wanted to hire Simmons as their running backs coach. The report garnered lots of […]

Andre Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, recently hosted an event that fund raised nearly $4 million to aid students in the city’s four HBCU schools. The money will be sent to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF), which will distribute it to the local schools. UNCF helped sponsor the 40th Annual Mayor’s Masked Ball, […]

Hampton defensive back Byron Perkins, the first known openly gay HBCU football player, recently declared for the 2024 NFL Draft. Perkins made national headlines in October in 2022 when he first announced his sexuality on Instagram. On top of competing on the field, he’s been spreading awareness and trying to set an example for other […]

Texas Southern’s decision on a new head football coach has been postponed once again following a recent tweet from the school’s Board of Regents. Dr. Kevin Granger, the Vice President of Collegiate Athletics at Texas Southern, issued a statement that was reported  by HBCU Sports on ‘X’. “The hiring of a head football coach is […]

Darci Khan, a prolific track athlete at Howard University, is making national headlines as she joins the WWE Next in Line program. Despite having never wrestled before, Khan is excited for the challenge. “I actually am not nervous at all,” Khan told NBC Washington. “I feel like I would be a great wrestler. I feel […]