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Netflix has received the green light to shoot the pilot for the A Different World spin-off series. The series will be following Dwayne and Whitley’s youngest daughter as she follows in her parents’ footsteps and attends an HBCU. Netflix has yet to comment on the recent news. Executive producers Debbie Allen, Mandy Summers, Tom Werner, […]

Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, has entered the NCAA transfer portal, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw. The 6-foot-7 forward recently completed his junior season at Florida A&M University (FAMU), where he posted career-best numbers. O’Neal averaged 6.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while appearing in all 29 contests. He […]

Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump announced a donation of $10,000 in support of Tennessee State’s new hockey team, which is set to start competition in 2025. Ben Crump, widely recognized for his work in civil rights law, has represented families in high-profile cases such as those of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown, and George Floyd. He’s […]

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones is known in the HBCU community for building perennially successful HBCU basketball teams that routinely compete for conference championships and March Madness bids every season. But, he’s also well known for his honesty and candor, which was on display in his to-the-point take about leading a mid-major program in […]

Social media influencer Ashton Hall has social media buzzing with his daily morning routine. His video has more than 6 million likes on Instagram and 100 million views on TikTok. But before he had social media dunking their heads in water and rubbing banana peels on their faces, he was a running back at Alcorn […]

ESPN First Take star Stephen A. Smith has had one interesting week. For the past month, Smith has been locked in a feud with LeBron James stemming from their mid-game confrontation during the Lakers 113-109 win over the Knicks on January 6th. In a timeout during the third quarter, James confronted Smith after he made […]

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz found himself in hot water after he announced the Caleb Wilson Memorial Scholarship during his sixth annual Boosie Bash Festival at Southern University. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill threatened the rapper with legal action, stating that. Wilson’s family never gave Boosie or event organizers permission to use Caleb’s name or image […]

In an interview with Marshawn Lynch on his Get Got Podcast, Michael Vick laid out his approach to the ever-changing NIL landscape as he begins his tenure as Norfolk State’s head football coach. Vick acknowledges that they can’t compete with big schools when it comes to NIL money. He tells his players that he understands if […]

Following the departure of Eddie George to Bowling Green, new Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow had the task of building out a coaching staff ready to brave through the rest of the Spring Football season. Barlow, a tenured HBCU football coach with a tradition of winning, immediately went to work assembling his staff that […]

Comedian and Florida A&M University alum Roy Woods Jr. is set to host the 85th Peabody Awards this June. The 85thPeabody Awards is on June 1 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Based at the University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, the Peabodys program recognizes work from up-and-coming voices […]

Chicago Sky star and 2023 NCAA Women’s National Champion Angel Reese sent a special message to an HBCU star who she has a special tie to from her childhood. Southern University had an astounding run to the SWAC championship and a rather dominant showing in the First Four against UC San Diego that set them […]

After Norfolk State head coach Larry Vickers left to lead Auburn University’s women’s basketball team, two of his standout players have revealed their next career moves. Kierra Wheeler and Diamond Johnson emerged as the top stars on a talented Norfolk State team that finished the season 30-4 and unbeaten in the MEAC. The duo that […]

The hit Apple TV+ show ‘Severance’ paid homage to HBCU culture in the Season 2 finale last week. One of the show’s stars, Tramell Tillman, is a graduate of Jackson State University. The show’s director and executive producer approached Tillman about the marching band sequence during the season. Being a two-time HBCU attendee, Tillman says […]

Thirteen-year-old Joshua Suddith is the newest ‘Man of Morehouse’ after being accepted to his dream school, Morehouse College. Suddith has received offers from several HBCUs, including Tennessee State University and Miles College. He is currently a gifted student at The Hills Academy in Georgia. According to Suddith’s mother, Chandra, he has always been gifted. He […]

This weekend, Florida A&M head football coach James Colzie III went viral, but in a way that no one would expect. Known for leading the Rattlers as head football coach, Colzie has a unique offseason passion. During the spring, he trades his headset for a face mask, moonlighting as a college softball umpire. When they […]

New Tennessee State head coach Reggie Barlow is no stranger to the HBCU coaching world, fielding successful teams at Alabama State and Virginia State. Now, he looks to continue the success that Tennessee State achieved under head coach Eddie George before his departure to coach Bowling Green. “Coach George came here and took the program […]

The Breakfast Club star Loren Lorosa is launching a new daily podcast via Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network and iHeartRadio. Starting March 31st, The Latest With Loren will become a daily podcast bringing listeners the top trending stories in entertainment, social media, and celebrity news. Lorosa hosts a segment with the same name […]

To Have and to Holt! The Circle stars Darian Holt and Jadejha Edwards announced on social media their wedding date. The couple shared via X that their expected wedding date is May 10, 2025. The two announced their engagement on New Year’s Day after meeting on The Circle over a year ago. Darian and Jadejha, […]

Louisiana rapper Boosie Badazz announced that he was launching a scholarship in honor of Caleb Wilson during his sixth annual Boosie Bash, a three-day rap festival that takes place at Southern University. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is now threatening to take legal action against Boosie over the use of Caleb Wilson’s name. Wilson’s parents […]

The transfer portal is officially open and some of the country’s stars that people don’t know about yet are looking for bigger schools to show off their talents. Ahead of the Sweet 16, recruiting will take the headlines in the next few days as one of the most chaotic periods in college basketball gets going. […]

Despite falling 82-69 to No. 4 seed Maryland in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, Norfolk State women’s basketball coach Larry Vickers left no doubt about how he views the Spartans program’s standing after Saturday’s performance. The 13th-seeded Spartans jumped out to an early 7-0 lead and held a 32-30 advantage at halftime. They […]

Hours after leading Norfolk State to a near upset over Maryland, Spartan head coach Larry Vickers is leaving his alma mater for a huge opportunity as the next head coach of Auburn. His hire to the program comes after he led his Lady Spartans to an upset over Auburn in December, which was the team’s […]

After Eddie George’s departure from Tennessee State to join Bowling Green earlier month, the institution has announced the hire of former NFL Star Reggie Barlow as the 23rd head coach in program history. After weeks of speculation and unfounded rumors linking former Titans coach Jeff Fisher to the role, the Tigers officially announced the hire […]

Love is in the air! Basketball stars Amarr Knox of Alabama State University and Dakiyah Sanders of Southern University got engaged last month on Valentine’s Day. To add to this joyous occasion, both teams won their first March Madness games this past week. Knox, a Memphis, Tennessee native and redshirt sophomore, came to Alabama State […]

Alabama A&M head coach Dawn Thornton has emerged as a star in HBCU athletics. She led the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff to immense heights during her tenure with the program, including a huge upset over Arkansas in the 2023-2024 season. She then was hired to lead Alabama A&M’s Lady Bulldogs, making an immediate […]

Former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Sheduer Sanders has been drawing massive attention as the 2025 NFL Draft nears, as speculation runs abound about what team will select him. However, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons suggests that the Browns have already set their sights on Shedeur Sanders, and he believes the Sanders family is aware of it, pointing […]

A SWAC baseball game between Jackson State and Prairie View A&M took an unexpected turn on Saturday in Prairie View, Texas, when a heated moment escalated into a full-scale brawl on the field. By the time order was restored, nine players had been suspended, and both programs were fined $25,000 by the Southwestern Athletic Conference […]

On Thursday evening Former NFL head coach Jeff Fisher was rumored to fill the head coaching vacancy at Tennessee State University following Eddie George’s departure. The rumors circulated from Walter K. Friedman, an X user who is said to be a freelance journalist but a search of his name doesn’t yield results to articles or […]

Alabama State men’s basketball’s monumental First Four victory keeps getting sweeter. The Hornets’ electrifying last-second win drew significant attention, but its impact reaches far beyond basketball. Each tournament victory generates revenue for their conference, directly boosting funding for the SWAC. While the NCAA tournament is known for delivering thrilling March Madness matchups, it also serves […]

Jackson State University’s Vice President and Director of Athletics, Ashley Robinson, has once again been recognized for his outstanding leadership, earning the prestigious NACDA Athletics Director of the Year (ADOY) award from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). This marks the second time Robinson has received this honor, further cementing his impact […]

Former NFL football player and host of “The Pivot” podcast Ryan Clark spoke on the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson. Wilson died during an unsanctioned fraternity ritual while trying to pledge Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. Clark released a statement on his personal X account giving his opinion on the tragic situation. He […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. founder Osceola Macarthy Adams is being honored in her hometown of Albany, Georgia. According to Black Enterprise, Macarthy Adams will be honored with a historical marker to recognize her contributions to arts, education, and social justice. Marcarthy Adams grew up in Albany before moving to Washington, D.C., to attend Howard […]

Southern University band advisor Safiyy Abdel-Raoof has been placed on administrative leave for 30 days following the ongoing investigation into the death of Caleb Wilson. Wilson died last month after participating in an unsanctioned fraternity ritual as a pledge of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. It is unclear about Abdel-Raoof’s exact position with the band. […]

Tennessee State is set to lose another key member of their defense, this time Eriq George. With the departure of his father Eddie George to coach Bowling Green, Eriq has entered the transfer portal. He announced his departure via his social media account. “First, I want to give God all the glory and praise for […]

Rapper CeeLo Green made a touching tribute to former Spelman College math professor Jocelyn Wilson who was found dead in a lake back in February. According to Green Wilson was like a sister to him, as they were childhood friends who grew up together. Green posted this heartfelt message on his personal Instagram page: “Yall […]

My love for media has been a constant throughout my life. My passion for the industry was sparked by my love for radio, inspired by Tom Joyner’s unique mix of comedy and meaningful discussions on politics, health, and culture. Even back in grade school, I felt like a media insider. Teachers and classmates would ask […]

On Tuesday night, March Madness got going the only way it knows how: with a classic battle that came right down to the wire. Alabama State and St. Francis (PA) went at it in a battle of 16-seeds and a coveted NCAA Tournament win on the line. The Red Flash got the early advantage, but […]

Eddie George has been swift in building his coaching staff at Bowling Green, and his defensive coordinator hire is a familiar face from his HBCU journey. Per a report by Zach McKinnell of FCSCentral, former Tennessee State defensive coordinator Brandon Fisher will be joining George as he takes over the Falcons. Fisher, son of former […]

For most of the people watching, the NCAA Tournament First Four matchup between Alabama State and St. Francis was about fighting for the right to get slaughtered by the Auburn Tigers. But to these two widely dismissed programs, Tuesday’s showdown was about making a March Madness memory that will last a lifetime. Throw in revenue […]