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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 […]

Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger is denying all allegations of sexual assault after a lawsuit was filed by Tony Buzbee’s law firm. Granger has been placed on leave as the university continues to investigate the incident. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a Texas Southern staff member who alleges that Granger groped her vagina […]

Even after the departure of Larry Vickers to Auburn, Norfolk State is still looking to compete with the best teams in college basketball. On Friday, Norfolk State and Duke announced a home-and-home series set to start in 2025. The Spartans are set to visit Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2025. The following season, […]

The NAIA and Urban Edge Network have extended their partnership, as the collegiate organization is doubling down on its commitment to enhancing visibility for student-athletes. This new agreement officially designates UEN as an Endorsed Broadcasting Partner of the NAIA, paving the way for broader coverage of NAIA-sanctioned competitions across digital platforms. Under the terms of […]

As football season nears, Howard University is getting a huge NIL boost courtesy of the Mecca Society. In 2023, the Mecca Society partnered with myNILpay to launch a NIL Collective for Bison student-athletes. Now, they are forging a strategic partnership with 360 NIL Group per a report by Fox40. The partnership will launch a short-term, […]

The football season is inching closer and closer and the 2025 Cricket Celebration Bowl date and time have been revealed by ESPN. The release is in line with the schedule drop of the 2025 Bowl Game schedule, and the annual championship matchup between the MEAC and the SWAC is once again starting Bowl Season. The […]

While appearing on Jemele Hill’s Spolitics podcast, comedian Rickey Smiley expressed his disappointment in his fraternity, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., following the death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson, who died during an unsanctioned ritual while trying to join the fraternity. Smiley had a lot to say about how things have changed within the […]

A Hampton University administrator is under investigation after a video on social media went viral alleging that the administrator withheld the student’s grades in exchange for sexual favors. This week, Hampton University released a statement addressing the incident: “Hampton University is aware of an issue currently circulating on social media.  The University handles all matters […]

It’s official: the well-ancipated matchup between Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans and DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets will be held at Lincoln Financial Field, the home of the Super Bowl Champion Philadelpha Eagles. The Eagles formally made the announcement that the game would be played at “The Linc” on Thursday afternoon in a statement on […]

As Reggie Barlow looks to quickly overhaul Tennessee State’s roster and remain competitive in the OVC-Big South, the Tigers have landed a former ACC quarterback. Former Boston College quarterback Jack Brandon has committed to Tennessee State, which was announced by the program on Wednesday. Brandon didn’t see much playing time at Boston College, redshirting his […]

Mother-daughter duo Angela Jones and Jordan Jones are recent graduates of Southern University and A&M College. Graduating just one day apart, this milestone showcases their dedication to academic excellence. “It wasn’t just about walking across the stage,” Jordyn said, according to HBCU Gameday. “It was about walking in purpose — together.” The two never planned to graduate […]

We love young love! Black-ish star Marsai Martin and NASCAR driver Rajah Caruth are dating. The pair were photographed last month during a NASCAR event. Martin confirmed the relationship during an interview on the popular radio show The Breakfast Club. In her interview, Martin was particularly kind while discussing Caruth’s emotional intelligence, which she stressed […]

North Carolina Central has been hit with a wrongful death lawsuit following the passing of former Eagles basketball player Devin Butts. According to the Charlotte Observer, a lawsuit filed this week in Durham County claims that NCCU did not provide proper medical supervision during an offseason practice and lacked adequate emergency protocols. Butts, 22, collapsed […]

Howard University Athletics Director Kery Davis his getting a huge promotion. Per an announcement by the institution, Davis is being appointed as the Vice President of Athletics which is a first for the department. “Kery has been a phenomenal leader of our athletics department, and we are proud to have him leverage his business acumen […]

An HBCU administrator has been hit with a lawsuit filed by Tony Buzbee’s law firm. Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger has been accused of sexual assault by a staff member and has been placed on leave as the university investigates the incident. Per a statement obtained by KHOU 11 on Monday, The Buzbee Law […]

NBA star Chris Paul is continuing his tremendous HBCU philanthropy and he’s getting assistance from fellow legends Dwyane Wade and Carmelo Anthony. The trio, through their Social Change United Fund, is providing $40,000 in scholarships for HBCU students. The scholarships will be awarded to eight undergraduate or graduate business students attending Historically Black Colleges or […]

Last week, HBCU alumnus and rising NASCAR star Rajah Caruth secured a major victory in just his second career race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, winning at Nashville Motor Speedway on Friday night. Caruth, a Winston-Salem State alumnus, held off points leader Corey Heim to win, despite Heim challenging for the lead in the […]

Former Norfolk State head coach Dawson Odums is heading to the NFL after his departure from the Spartans. Odums was recently announced as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellows class in mid-May, joining fellow coaches Ari Confesor and Anthony Gaitor. The three coaches will join the team for the Jaguars’ […]

Jackson State’s Leilani Armenta has made history in her HBCU experience and now she’s set to continue it as she goes after a pro career. In late April, Armenta entered the transfer portal but she announced on her Instagram that she’s staying at Jackson State while also signing with Mississippi Panthers in the Women’s National […]

Florida A&M University’s controversial new president, Marva Johnson, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Many people find that news surprising due to her conservative views. In May, Johnson was selected as the 13th president of Florida A&M last month despite major pushback from alumni, students, and supporters. On May 16, the Board […]

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, chartered a new chapter in London, United Kingdom, broadening its worldwide reach. The sorority established the Alpha Delta Alpha Omega Chapter on May 30. Among the 25 charter members, the women have successful careers in real estate, finance, medicine, business, and other fields. The group’s dedication to community involvement has […]

For the past two seasons, Florida A&M has had a game in Atlanta for the Celebration Bowl and MEAC/SWAC Challenge, respectively. Now, they’re prepared to make a midseason journey to the city for a pivotal matchup with Mississippi Valley State University, per an announcement by FAMU Director of Athletics Angela Suggs. Per the Tallahassee Democrat, […]