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Tomekia Reed has been hired by the Charlotte 49ers as their next women's basketball coach, leaving Jackson State after six years
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Tomekia Reed leaves Jackson State, hired as Charlotte women's basketball coach

Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed is departing the program to become the women’s basketball coach at Charlotte, per a statement by Charlotte Athletics. The news of Reed joining the Lady Niners as head coach comes as conversation about her future at Jackson State persisted since her contract expired on March 31st. WELCOME COACH @CoachTReed! […]

Randall Barnes ·

Angela Bassett to speak at Spelman College 2024 Commencement

Randall Barnes ·

Legendary actress Angela Bassett will address the Class of 2024 graduates at Spelman College on May 19, 2024.

Top 2024 NFL Draft destinations for HBCU stars

Wynton Jackson ·

Some of the best players, both past and present, in the NFL came from HBCUs. The 2024 draft class may bring a new wave of HBCU-NFL greats

Social media roasts Shannon Sharpe over Amanda Seales 'Club Shay Shay' interview

Randall Barnes ·

Shannon Sharpe's interview with Amanda Seales on Club Shay Shay has many social media users calling out his interviewing skills.

Howard University sees record surge in applications

Wynton Jackson ·

Howard University is still reporting record levels of applications after experiencing a 12 percent increase from 2023 to 2024

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson joins Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Wynton Jackson ·

Indianapolis Colts star young quarterback Anthony Richardson is dipping into an HBCU tradition by joining the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity

Ryan Cameron drops truth bomb on not being a part of Hulu ‘Freaknik’ documentary

Wynton Jackson ·

Popular Atlanta radio host Ryan Cameron set the record straight on why he didn't appear in the recent Hulu Freaknik documentary

US Presidents that have spoken at HBCU commencements

Wynton Jackson ·

Joe Biden is giving the commencement address at Morehouse this May, continuing the line of presidential speeches at HBCUs

Jerry Rice speaks on the passing of his HBCU coach Archie Cooley

Wynton Jackson ·

Jerry Rice relayed his adoration of the recently passed Archie 'Gunslinger' Cooley, his head coach at Mississippi Valley State

HBCU alumnus Shannon Sharpe in Joe Rogan territory with Katt Williams interview numbers

Wynton Jackson ·

Savannah State alumnus Shannon Sharpe is still profiting from his interview with comedian Katt Williams as it approaches Joe Rogan territory

Ex-Jackson State star leaves Deion Sanders, Colorado football in transfer portal exodus

Christopher Smith ·

Ex-Jackson State football RB Se'Veon Wilkerson stands next to Colorado logo, Deion Sanders, transfer portal reporters in background

Stephen A. Smith apologizes after backlash over Donald Trump remarks on Fox News

Randall Barnes ·

Stephen A. Smith took to his podcast "The Stephen A. Smith Show" to apologize for the backlash over his Donald Trump take on Fox News.

Joe Biden to serve as Morehouse College Commencement Speaker

Randall Barnes ·

Per a report by the AJC, President Joe Biden is set to be Morehouse College's commencement speaker on Saturday, May 19th.

Shannon Sharpe looks back on being drafted to the NFL, Denver Broncos from Savannah State

Wynton Jackson ·

Savannah State and NFL legend Shannon Sharpe shared his football journey in a video posted by his former team, the Denver Broncos

Fort Valley State wins SIAC Volleyball Championship, to play UCLA in NCAA Tournament

Wynton Jackson ·

In only two years of existence, the Fort Valley State men's volleyball team is headed to the national championship after winning the SIAC

Howard University out-of-conference football schedule starts to take shape

Wynton Jackson ·

The Howard University Bison continue to flesh out their 2024 schedule by adding a recent Division I addition in Mercyhurst University

Is TikTok ruining HBCU recruiting?

Randall Barnes ·

TikTok is a great way to showcase the unique HBCU experience to prospective students. But, is it giving the wrong impression of HBCU life?

Former Georgia Tech, NBA standout Kenny Anderson resigns from Fisk University

Randall Barnes ·

Former Georgia Tech and NBA player Kenny Anderson has resigned from position as Fisk University men's basketball coach after six seasons.

Tennessee State University student missing for 26 years

Wynton Jackson ·

Questions still surround the mysterious disappearance of Marcus Rutledge, a 23-year-old student at Tennessee State who left without a trace

Saint Augustine’s University to field all fall sports except football

Wynton Jackson ·

Saint Augustine's University plans to retain all fall sports outside of football during the 2024-25 school year

Stephen A. Smith roasted by NAACP for Donald Trump take

Randall Barnes ·

Stephen A. Smith is catching flack on X for his comments about Donald Trump on Fox News, including from the NAACP.