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The hockey team at Tennessee State University could be in jeopardy before players even hit the ice. The team is facing a major financial crisis as the team prepares for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. According to a report, prompt action needs to be taken to ensure the team’s future success. The university officially announced last […]

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is back for its second year, and we are already in for a real treat! The festival announced today that Power Star Naturi Naughton-Lewis will be this year’s keynote speaker. Lewis will speak on power, passion, and perseverance. Last year’s moderator Loni Love will moderate the festival once again […]

North Carolina A&T State University is making headlines again with new rankings from Forbes magazine, showing that its graduates earn more than those of any other public HBCU in America.  N.C. A&T ranks third among all the University of North Carolina campuses included in Forbes’ “Best Colleges 2024” list. This recognition highlights the university’s ability […]

Cam Newton is joining Stephen A. Smith on First Take on a permanent basis. The former Carolina Panthers star and the host of the popular 4th & 1 podcast is joining First Take’s rotating crew of contributors that features Shannon Sharpe, Ryan Clark, and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo. ESPN announced the hiring of Newton on Thursday […]

Some parents come to their child’s HBCU to visit for homecoming. They might go to the game or walk around the tailgate, but imagine your dad being a part of your school’s homecoming concert line-up. Atlanta rapper and member of OutKast Big Boi is set to perform at his son’s homecoming concert. Big Boi’s son […]

Edward Waters University has been selected to host two NCAA Division II Championships. The 2027 NCAA Division II Women’s Volleyball Championship and the 2028 NCAA Division II Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Championships will be hosted by the university. Additionally, the NCAA Division I Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field First Round […]

Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter has a close relationship with Deion Sanders. Hunter has cited several times how he looks up to the Pro Football Hall of Famer and immediately took the opportunity to play for him while he was still the coach of Jackson State. But, the relationship between the two is deeper […]

Winston-Salem State University has taken a historic step forward by announcing a groundbreaking partnership with NASCAR. This partnership positions the university as the only public institution in the nation with a motorsports management program supported by a NASCAR Campus Lab. This collaboration will transform WSSU’s College of Arts and Sciences, providing students with hands-on experience […]

Grambling State University is taking a major leap in supporting its student-athletes by announcing a new partnership with Influxer, an innovative platform designed to help HBCU athletes make the most of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This collaboration allows Grambling’s athletes to create personalized, co-branded merchandise, offering fans exclusive ways to support their favorite […]

Former NFL MVP and host of the 4th & 1 podcast Cam Newton is set to join Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe on the campus of Tennessee State University on Friday’s edition of First Take. The popular ESPN morning show is continuing it’s most recent HBCU tour in the Land of Golden Sunshine as the Tigers […]

Journalist and Howard University alumnus Jim Trotter’s lawsuit against the NFL received a major update on Wednesday afternoon. Trotter took to his X account to announce that both he and the NFL have agreed to settle the lawsuit, with the league pledging to donate to Trotter’s scholarship for HBCU students. “The NFL and I have […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff defensive back and senior Kaleb Knox has been released from the hospital following suffering a scary injury last Saturday. According to Knox’s coach, he suffered some neck pain but was responsive and had some feeling in the lower half of his body. He is now back with his family […]

Chennis Berry and South Carolina State University dominated Tennessee Tech with a remarkable 465 total offensive yards, starting strong with 13 unanswered points in the first quarter. Quarterback Eric Phoenix, a transfer from Benedict College, led the charge, completing 17 of 31 passes for 412 yards and three touchdowns. This performance propelled him to the […]

The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Rattlers pulled off a significant upset against the Alabama State University (ASU) Hornets, winning 28-13 on homecoming day. The Rattlers took an early lead with a touchdown at 4:12 in the first quarter and maintained that advantage throughout the game. Quarterback Daniel Richardson led the Rattlers’ offense, completing 20 of […]

The pivotal matchup between Jackson State and Florida A&M that could possibly determine the next HBCU football champion is getting a huge broadcasting boost from ESPN. The game is slated to be broadcast on ESPNU after originally being announced as an ESPN+ broadcast before the season. The matchup between the two programs has generated significant […]

Jackson State University secured an exhilarating 45-38 victory over Alabama A&M in the Gulf Coast Challenge at Ladd-Peebles Stadium on Saturday night, showcasing a thrilling matchup in the Southwestern Athletic Conference. The game kicked off with Jackson State establishing dominance, scoring 21 points in the first quarter while limiting the Bulldogs to just a field […]

Saint Augustine’s University will not participate in athletics sponsored by the Central Athletic Association for the remainder of the 2024-25 academic year. The CIAA announced this suspension on Friday, citing SAU’s failure to meet conference compliance requirements, as well as concerns about the university’s ability to fulfill NCAA sports sponsorship and scheduling obligations. According to […]

The Morgan State University Magnificent Marching Machine is set to perform at the 137th Rose Bowl Parade in 2026. During Morgan State’s homecoming activities this past weekend, the university made the announcement. The Rose Bowl game for college football is part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, which is a set of festivities that takes […]

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia’s massive game got high praise from Deion Sanders Jr. Sanders, the owner of Well Off Media and the brother of presumptive 2025 first-round NFL draft pick Shedeur Sanders, knows a lot about great QB play but his X post about Pavia, who was almost an HBCU star at Jackson State University […]

The Aggies of North Carolina A&T will look to rebound after losing to longtime HBCU rival South Carolina State, 45-25. The Aggies’ defense struggled, allowing 567 total yards and extending their losing streak to three games. While many fans are disappointed with the season’s direction, there remains hope for what lies ahead. In the postgame […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers will travel to Alabama for a homecoming matchup against Alabama State University, as well as a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game. In the most recent SWAC coaches meeting, head coaches James Cozie III and Eddie Robinson Jr. emphasized the significance of the upcoming matchup and praised each other’s programs. “You have […]

The Atlanta Falcons pulled off a miraculous 36-30 victory over Tampa Bay Buccaneers off of a game-sealing touchdown reception by former HBCU standout KhaDarel Hodge. Falcons QB Kirk Cousins, who had a record-setting night, found Hodge for a 45-yard reception in the Falcons opening overtime drive to secure the victory over their NFC South rival. […]

Tennessee State University is set to face-off against Howard University in a highly anticipated matchup but the Aristocrat of Bands won’t be in attendance. On Thursday, Tennessee State released a statement saying that the famed marching band won’t be in attendance when the Tigers face the Bison during Howard’s 100th Homecoming.  The statement is below:  […]

The Coppin State Eagles are growing to new heights with the latest addition to their baseball program. Head coach Sherman Reed recently announced the hiring of Wayne Franklin, a seasoned MLB pitcher with seven years of Major League experience, as the team’s new pitching coach. This move brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to […]

Kamala Harris is a woman of many firsts. She is the first woman, African American, and Asian American to hold office as both district attorney and attorney general in California. She is the first South Asian American to become Senator of California. Most notoriously, she is the first woman, African American, and Asian American to […]

The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) has received yet another $1 million donation from FanDuel, the leading online gambling corporation in North America. Fanduel has donated $1 million to the UNCF for a fourth time to help with the mission to build a robust and nationally recognized pipeline of underrepresented students who, because of UNCF […]

  Last Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they hired Dr. Vanessa Brooks as their new head athletic trainer. Not only has Dr. Brooks made major accomplishments in the field of athletic training but in her community as well. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Before working with the Lakers, […]

With this being my final recap, I’m going to take a page out of famous TikToker Keith Lee’s book. The All American: Homecoming series finale aired on Monday. I watched it; let’s rate it 1-10. I had such high hopes for the series finale, but once again I was highly disappointed. The way the show […]

Olympic Silver Medalist Anna Cockrell made a trip back to her hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina, to visit the Johnson C. Smith University track team. Cockrell took home a silver medal in the 400m race at the Paris Olympics this summer. Although she didn’t attend Johnson C. Smith, she has familial ties to the university, […]

Commanders rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels shared a heartfelt moment with franchise legend Doug Williams following the Commanders’ victory over the Arizona Cardinals in week four. The encounter symbolized Williams passing the torch to Daniels. Doug Williams is first Black quarterback to win a Super Bowl and claim the game’s MVP award. His legendary college career […]

Urban Edge Network (UEN), a top supplier of live and on-demand sports programming, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) have inked a five-year contract per a press release secured by HBCY Pulse By providing free streaming of NAIA national championships, the agreement will increase the awareness of NAIA sports. An important aspect of […]

In an inspiring Instagram post, Jade DeMelody Jackson, a journalist for The Indianapolis Star, revealed her exciting new chapter returning to higher education as an official MBA candidate at Jarvis Christian University this fall. But this milestone is more than just about academic advancement; it’s a deeply personal journey for Jackson, whose great-grandfather, Thomas Buchanan […]

Former HBCU hoop star Joirdan Karl Nicholas signed with the Atlanta Hawks last week. The Texas Southern Star looks to continue his NBA career after spending his rookie season with the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. Nicholas joined the South Bay Lakers after going undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft. Nicholas served […]

Delaware State University is stepping into the history books once again, becoming the first HBCU to own and distribute its very own clothing line and private-label merchandise brand. This achievement is set to redefine DSU’s presence in the collegiate marketplace, offering an authentic touch to the products that represent the Hornets’ pride.  Starting this week, […]

The Jackson State University Sonic Boom of the South has named Ariel Woods, a senior from Dallas, Texas, as one of its drum majors for the 2024-2025 band season. Woods is the fourth woman in the band’s history to hold the title. The Jackson State University Sonic Boom is one of the top HBCU bands […]

Dillard University and two other HBCUS in Louisiana have partnered with Tulane University to create the Louisiana Collaborative for Diversity in Nutrition program. Xavier University of Louisiana and Southern University and A&M College are also a part of the partnership. This program includes a symposium and internship that focus on nutrition research. Dillard student Ja’Nae […]

Shedeur Sanders discussed how he stays focused throughout the season in a recent postgame conference following Colorado’s dominant 48-21 victory over UCF. In a recent X video posted by SkoBuffsGoBuffs, Sanders stated that despite his growing popularity, he stays focused by remembering that he “was just a HBCU kid that couldn’t do it on a […]

Detroit’s very own Big Sean made a trip back to his hometown this past weekend at the Black Footwear Forum. This event was a collaboration between PepsiCo and Pensole Lewis College, the only HBCU in Detroit. Last Friday, Pensole Lewis debuted its first-ever student design capsule collection. After a four-week masterclass, Baiyinah Ings was crowned […]

April Walker, a designer, entrepreneur, and educator from Brooklyn, New York, has made her mark on the fashion world. Walker was recently honored at the fifth annual National Black Footwear Forum, held at Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design in Detroit.  The forum celebrates the innovation, leadership, and creative contributions that Black professionals have […]