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Mentorship has the power to shape lives, providing guidance and life skills that help individuals grow from childhood into adulthood. For L. Daniel Jorndt, retired CEO of Walgreens, one mentor who made an enduring impact on his life, Marion E. Williams. In honor of Williams’ legacy, Jorndt and his wife, Patricia, have donated $5 million […]

Atlanta Falcons part-owner and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams has pledged to donate his entire salary from the team for the next four years to his HBCU alma mater, Morehouse College. The announcement was made during The 37th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala at Morehouse College, where Williams, a proud alumnus, credited the institution […]

Wilbert Ellis, the former head coach of Grambling State University’s baseball team, is about to receive another well-deserved accolade. On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Ellis will be inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame during the 17th annual Night of Champions event in Overland Park, Kansas, the home of the Hall of Fame. The […]

In recent comments obtained by TMZ, Stephen A. Smith officially ruled out all speculation that he is considering a bid as President of the United States in 2028. “I ain’t trying to run for office or anything like that,” Smith said to TMZ. “I love talking politics. I love talking about things not just sports. […]

Last week, Hampton University joined Virginia State University as the newest HBCU to attain Research 2 (R2) status by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Hampton University now joins 139 institutions nationwide, including less than 15 HBCUs, that have achieved this status. The university has met several strict requirements to achieve R2 status, […]

Virginia State University is the newest HBCU to join the list of R2-designated institutions, which includes over 130 institutions nationwide and less than 15 HBCUs. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education grants this esteemed classification to universities that produce a large number of doctorate degrees and engage in a high level of research. […]

On Friday afternoon, DeSean Jackson announced two new coaching hires at Delaware State: Samie Parker and Brandon Blackmon. The two hires are set to join Travis Clark and Nemo Washington on the Hornet’s growing coaching staff under Jackson in his first season with the team. Blackmon, a seasoned coach with extensive coaching experience in the […]

The rosters for the 2025 NFL HBCU Combine have been announced. This annual event will showcase top prospects from the four HBCU conferences, along with players from North Carolina A&T, Hampton, and Tennessee State. These athletes will demonstrate their skills in hopes of earning a spot in the 2025 NFL Draft or securing a deal […]

Authorities have recovered the body of Joycelyn Wilson, 49, an HBCU professor at Spelman College, who was found dead on Sunday morning near Lake Oconee’s dam in east Georgia, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. The discovery follows a tragic boating incident that has left another individual, Gary Jones, 50, a local coach and […]

As a part of its 2025 Male Initiative Week, the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Development at Alabama A&M University is hosting “The Kings Roundtable” event with special guest actor Corey Hardrict. The event follows this year’s theme, “Kings of the Future,” “which emphasizes personal development, leadership, and brotherhood among male students.” This week […]

Last year, Tennessee State University alumni raised more than $600,000 to lower the student account balances and debts for graduating seniors. The university started the end-of-year “Close The Cap” campaign back in December. Tennessee State alumni Amos and Brenda Otis matched every dollar raised on Giving Tuesday. “As an alumnus myself, I am extremely proud […]

After losing the bid to host the CIAA basketball tournaments to Baltimore, the city of Charlotte plans to bid for hosting the CIAA from 2027-2029. Charlotte was the host site of the tournaments from 2006 to 2020 until Baltimore outbid them in 2019 for the rights. “It is with great respect and appreciation for the […]

NFL star and new Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick has a broader vision for his time as an HBCU coach. In comments obtained by Delaware Online in his recent public appearance at the Wilmington Library, Vick spoke about being an HBCU coach and how he and DeSean Jackson becoming HBCU head coaches can help […]

After a stellar performance at the Reeses Senior Bowl, Alabama A&M offensive lineman Carson Vinson has been invited to the 2025 NFL Combine. Vinson is the only current HBCU Player invited to the combine. Despite a rich legacy of producing pro football talent, HBCU representation selected in the NFL Draft has dwindled in recent years. […]

On Thursday, Howard University made history as the first HBCU to regain Research One (R1) status, the highest classification for research activity among U.S. colleges and universities. The designation, conferred by the American Council on Education (ACE), signifies “very high research spending and doctorate production.” “Howard University’s achievement of R1 status demonstrates our research capacity […]

Chris Orr, Jackson State linebackers coach and brother of Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr, is getting his shot in the NFL on the Kansas City Chiefs coaching staff, per a report by Matt Zenitz of 247Sports. Orr, a standout as an All-Big Ten linebacker and team captain at Wisconsin, wrapped up his college career […]

During this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend, the 2025 HBCU Classic will feature a series of events geared toward the HBCU community. The events will include various celebrations, entertainment, and career development opportunities. The 2025 HBCU Classic continues to highlight the league’s dedication to honoring the culture and traditions of HBCUs while giving HBCU students access […]

Prairie View A&M University has lost its HBCU homecoming opponent for the 2025 season after North American University announced that they have cut its football program. This decision was made by North American University’s Board of Trustees in hopes of shifting the university’s focus to other areas. “This was a difficult decision, backed by the […]

Michael Vick and his Norfolk State Spartans are set to continue their rivalry with Virginia State this season, as the team is scheduled to play on Saturday, September 6th per a report by FBSchedules. The game will take place at William “Dick” Price Stadium on Norfolk State University’s campus, marking Vick’s first home game as […]

Legendary filmmaker and HBCU alumnus Spike Lee was pleased with Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show that featured a surprise appearance from fellow HBCU alumnus Samuel L. Jackson. The halftime performance featured Samuel L. Jackson embodying “Uncle Sam,” a character who acted as an emcee during the performance, attempting to steer Lamar into being […]

Following his suspension, North Carolina A&T guard Landon Glasper is set to hit the transfer portal per a report by On3’s Pete Nakos. In January, Glasper was among three North Carolina A&T players suspended from the team indefinitely for violating team rules. Ryan Forrest and sophomore Julius Reese, were also suspended. The athletic department released […]

Florida A&M’s men’s basketball team has been red-hot this season thanks to new head Patrick Crarey II, and now he’s set to be rewarded for his success. A proposal for Crarey’s extension was recently revealed, indicating that the FAMU Board of Trustees plans to offer him a contract running through June 30, 2027. The deal […]

Winston-Salem State University is bringing Black history to life in a dynamic way this February. As part of its annual Black History Month celebration, the university is welcoming legendary hip-hop artist and producer Pete Rock as the featured speaker. The event, titled “The Miseducation of…”, is set for 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13, in […]

Nightcap hosts Shannon Sharpe and Chad Ochocinco donated $50,000 to Southern University’s Human Jukebox marching band following the band’s Live Super Bowl Show performance this past weekend. The hosts encouraged viewers to donate to the band in addition to making donations of their own. “I’m going to be the first to donate. I’m going to […]

Hall of Fame sportswriter Rob Parker is bringing the Black Sportswriters Hall of Fame to North Carolina A&T. The occasion will be commenced with an inaugural induction ceremony this upcoming April. The ceremony scheduled for April 12, 2025, at 6 p.m. is in partnership with North Carolina A&T’s student chapters of the National Association of […]

During Super Bowl media availability, Travis Hunter spoke with Cam Newton about his HBCU experience at Jackson State University. “I’m looking at it from that standpoint like, bro, if I go here, I open up more doors,” Hunter said. “My name is always gon’ be there. He went to an HBCU first. So I definitely […]

Western Kentucky football has named former Jackson State coach Kali James as the program’s defensive tackles coach this morning. James joins the Hilltoppers after serving as Jackson State’s defensive line coach/ run-game coordinator in 2024. In his sole season with the Tigers, James helped guide the team to the SWAC Championship and a Cricket Celebration […]

Several athletic programs at Talladega College have been cut due to a lack of resources to sustain all the programs. The college will be cutting the men’s volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s indoor track programs. The college made this decision based on a “comprehensive analysis of the resources […]

Fisk University junior Morgan Price can once again add history maker to her resume. She has become the first gymnast from an HBCU to earn a perfect score in women’s collegiate gymnastics. Price earned a perfect score for her bar routine in a tri meet at Temple University. Price won the judges over with her […]

On Super Bowl Sunday Michael Vick signed off as a Fox Sports football analyst for the last time before he embarks on his new HBCU coaching journey. Vick, the former football star turned broadcaster, was named head coach of Norfolk State in December. On December 22nd, just one day before his introductory press conference, he […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase won the FedEx Air & Ground Player of The Year award that was presented at the 2025 NFL Honors last Thursday and it will lead to a huge donation in support of HBCUs. To celebrate Chase’s victory, FedEx is donating $40,000 in his name to HBCUs across the […]

HBCU alumni have always shined in the NFL and even in the Super Bowl. From Doug Williams becoming the first black quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP to Jacoby Jones’s electric 108-yard touchdown return, HBCU talent has shined on and off the field. The Kansas City Chiefs are entering the Super Bowl with aspirations to […]

Saquon Barkley has taken the NFL by storm with his uncanny ability to make plays on the ground. Barkley recently won the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year for his stellar first season with the Eagles that powered them to an NFC Championship and a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl […]

Thursday night at the NFL Honors Sterling Sharpe, former star wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Senior category. The long-anticipated honor was historic as he and his younger brother, Shannon Sharpe are the first pair of brothers to both be enshrined in the […]

Alabama State University alumna Dr. China Jude has been named president of Business Operations by the Motor City Cruise. Motor City Cruise is an NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons. Jude graduated from Alabama State with a degree in broadcast journalism. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Reserves, she later earned […]

The CBS soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ is giving students from Georgia-based HBCUs a chance to enter a contest to win a walk-on role on the daytime drama. The announcement comes less than three weeks from the show’s premiere episode. “In addition to launching a groundbreaking series, we, and CBS, wanted to offer an aspirational […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have officially unveiled their National Signing Day class for his first season at the helm of the program. Yesterday, DeSean Jackson made a huge move by flipping former Jackson State recruit Chris Trumbull. Trumbull is from the Delaware area having attended Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, Delaware. Trumbull is […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State made a big move during National Signing Day, flipping former Jackson State commit Chris Trumbull. On February 2nd, Turnbull announced that he was committing to Jackson State. But, three days later on National Signing Day, he made a post on his X account announcing that he was instead headed to […]

Tennis phenomenon Coco Gauff donated $100,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide tennis scholarships for students at HBCUs. UNCF announced earlier this week that they will administer the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program. “My family has a deep-rooted history with HBCUs, going all the way back to my great-great-grandfather. From aunts and uncles […]