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The city of Baltimore will continue to host the CIAA tournament through 2029. Their contract agreement with the tournament was extended after the bid from North Carolina fell through. “Baltimore’s leadership continues to demonstrate the importance of the CIAA to its community and culture,” CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams Parker said in a statement. “They understand […]

Tennessee State University announced Tuesday that it has reached an agreement with the state government that will allow it to access $96 million over three years to support its operations. In 2022, state lawmakers allocated $250 million for the university’s infrastructure and capital projects. Deferred maintenance needs are being “actively addressed” with $99 million of […]

Following Memphis Mayor Paul Young’s open invitation to come to Memphis, Stephen A. Smith had an eye-opening response that signals that he’s willing to learn more about the strides in the city. In a post on X, Stephen A. Smith responded to Young’s statement and invitation, saying: Good afternoon Mr. @MayorPaulYoung. Deeply appreciate your words […]

Peacock’s Love Island is heating up, and rap superstar Megan The Stallion is set to appear on Thursday night’s episode of the show. On Thursday afternoon, the show’s social media accounts posted that a “bombshell” was coming, featuring a then-unspecified hand scrolling the Love Island app. Megan then commented the eyes emoji under the picture, […]

New Cleveland Browns rookie Shedeur Sanders made headlines for receiving a citation for driving 101 MPH, but it wasn’t his first time going over the speed limit. According to a report from WKBN, referencing a Medina [Ohio] Municipal Court record filed on June 6, Shedeur Sanders was stopped by the Ohio State Patrol earlier this […]

Love Island USA Season 6 winner Kordell Beckham joins Keke Palmer’s Southern Fried Rice, Palmer’s new KeyTV series. Beckham is the younger brother of NFL superstar Odell Beckham Jr. Raised by Southern Black parents from birth, Southern Fried Rice centers on Koko, a Gen-Z Asian American girl (played by Page Yang), as she battles to […]

A $9.1 million higher education grant awarded to the state of Mississippi will help three HBCUs to increase entrepreneurship, job training, and artificial intelligence (AI) education. Jackson State University, Tougaloo College, and Alcorn State University will benefit from the multi-million-dollar grant. Governor Tate Reeves announced the funds through the Mississippi AI Talent Accelerator Program (MAI-TAP) […]

After much protest, Marva Johnson has officially been named the 13th president of Florida A&M. She was confirmed for the position following a unanimous vote by the Florida Board of Governors on Wednesday afternoon at Florida Atlantic University’s campus. “Under my leadership, I don’t expect FAMU to just survive,” Johnson said during the meeting. “I […]

One thing I love about Love Island is that it is honestly unpredictable. These past three episodes to start this third week have been a wild ride, and Wednesday being the only day of no Love Island content makes so much sense. This show is truly addictive and commands attention and commentary in a way that […]

Memphis Mayor Paul Young released a statement on Tuesday night weighing in on Stephen A. Smith’s comments about the city of Memphis amid speculation about a possible Ja Morant trade. In a segment on if the Grizzlies should move on from Morant, Smith spoke about how the alleged crime in the city makes it not an attractive […]

ESPN First Take star Stephen A. Smith is embroiled in another feud with an NBA player, this time clashing with Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant. In a segment on if the Grizzlies should move on from Morant, Smith spoke about how the alleged crime in the city makes it not an attractive destination for the […]

iShowSpeed literally showed his speed in a series of races with HBCU football player turned TikTok sensation Ashton Hall. During Speed’s live stream, a series of impromptu races took place. The duo raced four times, and Hall was bested each time. The result wasn’t surprising, as iShowSpeed has demonstrated incredible speed, even keeping pace with multi-time Olympic […]

Following a historic season, Norfolk State women’s basketball is adding another strong out-of-conference game to its future schedules. After adding a home-and-home with Duke, Norfolk State has now added a home-and-home series with Ole Miss. The Spartans are set to visit Oxford, Mississippi, to take on the Rebels on November 3, 2025. The following season, […]

I’ll just come out and say it: Love Island USA might just be one of the best TV programs I’ve ever seen. Sure, this is my first season watching the show, and I initially started watching because of Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen, but it’s been hard not to be enthralled with the show and the […]

New Florida A&M head basketball coach Charlie Ward is quickly making his impression on his new Rattlers team as he has hired former Florida State assistant Jarrod Lazarus to his coaching staff, per a release by the athletic department. “Jarrod Lazarus is the perfect addition as Associate Head Coach at Florida A&M. His leadership, passion […]

With Fall fast approaching and Michael Vick gearing up for his debut season with Norfolk State, ticket prices to watch the Spartans are anticipated to rise significantly. In April, Norfolk State released its full football schedule, including five home games. The announcement revealed that season tickets will cost $200 in 2024, an 82% increase from […]

Several HBCUs are opting into the NCAA House settlement that is set to shape the future of college athletics, specifically football. Per HERO Sports Senior Analyst Sam Herder, all 12 SWAC member schools will be opting into the settlement. “FCS News: All 12 SWAC members will opt into the House settlement. The conference will not […]

After an underwhelming 7-5 season in 2024, Florida A&M has added another talented quarterback to an already competitive QB room. Lawrence Wright IV, the son of Florida Gators legend Lawrence Wright III, is joining the Rattlers after leaving the Gators in the transfer portal. He announced his commitment to FAMU on his social media account. […]

After departing Morehouse College earlier this year, Douglas Whittler has reemerged in the SIAC with a conference rival. Whitter has been revealed as the head coach of Allen University, per an announcement by the institution. “I would like to thank President McNealey and Director of Athletics Wallace for this opportunity,” Whittler said in a statement. […]

As Jackson State looks to retool for next season, Mo Williams is making a play for the future. Williams has offered a scholarship to Erick Dampier Jr., the son of former NBA player Erick Dampier. He announced the offer on his X account. “Blessed to receive a D1 offer to Jackson State University. 🙏🏽. I […]

Prairie View A&M University announced on Friday the passing of former football player Jackson Bailey, who played for the Panthers in 2023. The cause of his death has not been disclosed. Prairie View A&M announced his passing on their social media accounts, saying: “🕊️ In Loving Memory: Jackson “Jacks” Bailey 🕊️ The PVAMU Athletics family […]

In an appearance on the Atlanta Falcons podcast, new Norfolk State head coach Michael Vick spoke about his journey to Norfolk State and his early experiences as a college football coach. Vick was very candid in the conversation, and gave a full summation of how his arrival with Norfolk State happened. “Norfolk State, they reached […]

Maurice “Mo” Sims, a key Deion Sanders staffer at Colorado, has departed the Buffaloes to join Florida A&M as associate athletic director for sports performance and wellness. Sims was hired to the position in May and is listed on Florida A&M Athletics website. Sims has been an integral part of Deion Sanders’ staff since joining […]

HBCU Power Morehouse College has formally announced the Powerhouse Film Academy, which will be held at Morehouse College this summer. The film academy is offering a two-week intensive program designed to help high school boys develop their leadership and creative voices. The initiative will expand its cohort in storytelling, social impact, and entrepreneurship between June […]

New Jersey sprinter Amira Washington has committed to the Howard University Bison swim team for 2026–2027. Her choice enhances the program’s rising national prominence and fortifies the only HBCU with a Division I swim team. At the moment, Washington is a senior at Red Bank Regional High School. Additionally, she trains at the Greater Monmouth […]

On Wednesday, Florida Memorial and Urban Edge Network announced the extension of their long-standing media partnership until 2028, per a statement obtained by HBCU Pulse on ClutchPoints. UEN will continue to serve as FMU’s exclusive streaming partner, leveraging its extensive connected TV (CTV) distribution network, which reaches approximately 115 million U.S. households. Located in Miami, […]

Ananda Lewis, HBCU alumna and legendary television host, has tragically passed away at the age of 52. The news was broken on Wednesday evening by Lewis’s sister Lakshmi in a social media post. “She’s free, and in His heavenly arms. 💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 Lord, rest her soul🙏🏽,” she posted. Lewis graduated cum laude from Howard University in […]

Nicki Minaj’s remix of Lil Wayne’s “Banned From NO” from his Carter VI album featured some interesting lyrics addressing Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe has been a permanent fixture in the news for the past few months and it’s clear that Minaj has been paying attention as she said, “If I send a pic of Shannon, you […]

Aaron Glenn aims to transform the New York Jets into a consistent Super Bowl contender and has added three HBCU alumni to his coaching staff to support that mission. The Jets have hired Steve Wilkes as defensive coordinator while also bringing in Eric Washington and Roosevelt Williams to further build upon the defensive unit. Wilks […]

The Alabama State University community is mourning the loss of Charles Goodwin III, the assistant band director of the Mighty Marching Hornets band. Goodwin’s passing was announced by the university earlier this week. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Goodwin III. An assistant director of the Mighty Marching Hornets,” […]

Under Armour has partnered with Bowie State University and Morgan State University for its “Sisterhood in Style” social media campaign. The campaign features members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The campaign is to celebrate the brand’s newest lifestyle sneaker, the UA Echo. HBCUs and Greek life are highlighted in the campaign. The series, which […]

There’s been a huge desire for BET to start back broadcasting HBCU athletics and it has been a huge topic on social media. At the Inception of BET, one of the main tenets of the channel was their ability to showcase nearly every aspect of black culture, and that included HBCUs. The “BET Sports” coverage […]

Following her arrest, Florida A&M has placed Angela Suggs on administrative leave. Suggs faces charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and four misdemeanor counts for submitting false travel voucher claims, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Florida A&M alumna surrendered earlier on Monday and was released on a $13,500 bond shortly […]

Former HBCU basketball standout Cameron Woodall has passed away, per a report by WLBT. Woodall and another individual, each driving a 4-wheeler, were traveling on Midway Road when Woodall lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. Tragically, Woodall succumbed to the injuries sustained in the accident. The other person was transported to a […]

Doug Williams has had an iconic football career as a player, coach, and executive. Now, his son DJ Williams is embarking on his own coaching journey with the Atlanta Falcons. In February, Williams was promoted to quarterbacks coach for the Atlanta Falcons. Doug and DJ’s careers intersect in an amazing way, showing how sports can […]

HBCU alumni have been making their presence felt in entertainment, and now a young HBCU alumnus has joined the cast of BMF. Winston-Salem State University alumnus Dijon Means recently made his debut on the hit Starz series as “Werm”, joining Terry’s growing crew as he looks to assert his influence without Meech beside him. Per […]

Florida A&M Athletic Director Angela Suggs has been arrested, per a report by the Tallahassee Democrat. Suggs faces charges of grand theft, scheme to defraud, and four misdemeanor counts for submitting false travel voucher claims, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The Florida A&M alumna surrendered earlier on Monday and was released on […]

Fisk University, home to the first-ever HBCU gymnastics program, has announced plans to discontinue the program in 2026. The news comes after an email was sent to students on Friday afternoon and confirmed by former Fisk University gymnast Naimah Muhammad. The decision to discontinue the program stems from challenges in aligning it with the athletics […]

K.J. Lattimore, son of R&B stars Kenny Lattimore and Chanté Moore, is a recent graduate of Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business on May 4. Lincoln University of Pennsylvania is the country’s first degree-granting HBCU.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Kenny Lattimore (@kennylattimore) Both Kenny and Chanté expressed […]