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Yeah Glo! Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla is set to perform at the Honda Battle of Bands in 2025. The Honda Battle of the Battles is the top showcase for HBCU bands in the country. For the first time in 19 years, the Honda Battle of Battles Invitational Showcase will be held on the west coast. GloRilla […]

Diamond Johnson made waves by landing on the 2025 Preseason Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Watchlist, announced Monday by the Naismith Starting Five. This marks the fourth preseason honor for Johnson this season, following recognition as MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, All-MEAC First Team, and inclusion on the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major […]

The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is less than two weeks away. As the festival approaches, Miles Ahead Entertainment has unveiled some of the events and celebrity guests for the festival. The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is the brainchild of Howard University alumna Shelia Eldridge. Earlier this month, the festival announced that […]

Renowned author and poet Nikki Giovanni hosted Virginia State University’s second Triennial James Arthur Baldwin International Symposium as the Artist-In-Residence. “This event not only celebrates the profound legacy of one of the most influential literary and cultural figures of the 20th century but also provides an invaluable space for thought-provoking discourse, reflection, and collaboration among […]

As a part of its partnership with Spelman College, the music streaming service Spotify opened its Spotify NextGen podcast studio on campus. The NextGen audio program, which is a part of Spotify’s larger Equity Fund programs, strives to develop, bring to life, and expand the podcast culture around HBCUs. Since the start of their partnership […]

Leaders at Prairie View A&M release their strategic plan to make the Texas HBCU a ‘top 10’ public HBCU by 2035. According to U.S. News & World Report rankings, Prairie View A&M currently holds the spot of number 14 among state-funded HBCUs. Prairie View A&M  was ranked as the best value HBCU in Texas. The […]

Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson recently experienced an HBCU homecoming at Prairie View A&M University. Per the former NFL star turned media personality’s comments on Saturday’s edition of Nightcap, it was an “eye-opening” experience. Chad Johnson HAD A BLAST at Prairie View A&M’s Homecoming yesterday 🔥 “Unbelievable Atmosphere” He did the coin toss and was in attendance […]

Grambling State head football coach Mickey Joseph wasn’t a fan of the officiating in his team’s 24-17 loss to Texas Southern on Saturday. Joseph didn’t mince words in his critique of the officiating during Monday’s SWAC Coaches Call. “I think it’s some bullsh*t calls,” Joseph said. Per Joseph in his opening statement, the penalties that […]

The Rattlers of Florida A&M University defended Bragg Stadium once again, defeating conference rival Southern University 24-6. The Jaguars struck first with a 50-yard field goal from kicker Joshua Griffin, taking an early 3-0 lead. Florida A&M quickly responded as senior wide receiver Jamari Gassett returned a punt 43 yards, putting the Rattlers ahead 7-3 […]

In front of a homecoming crowd of 11,989 fans at Daytona Stadium in Daytona beach,Florida, the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats lost to the Jackson State Tigers, 37-17, marking another 20 or more point defeat this season. This defeat leaves the Wildcats with a 1-7 overall record and 1-3 in conference play. They are now 3-8 all-time against […]

Morgan State University President David K. Wilson has been named a 2024 Most Admired CEO by the Maryland Daily Record in recognition of his visionary leadership. Further amplifying his impact, the publication also included Wilson on its 2024 Higher Education Power List. These honors celebrate leaders across sectors for their ability to inspire, their commitment […]

HBCU star Jada Byers had another signature performance for Virginia Union in their 56-28 rout of Bowie State. The Panthers running back rushed for 348 yards and six touchdowns on 35 attempts. Byers outgained Bowie State’s runningback room by 81 yards on one less attempt. His standout performance established a new school record and solidified […]

Johnson C. Smith is arguably the best team in HBCU football and they continued to add to their historic season against in-conference rival Winston-Salem State University. WSSU, which has a storied football tradition, had been the winners of the previous 46 games that they’d hosted the Golden Bulls in Bowman Gray Stadium. But, a red-hot […]

Pete Richardson and Fred McNair are to be recognized in the Southwestern Athletic Conference(SWAC) Hall of Fame.They announced its 2024 Class which is set to be enshrined on Friday, December 13th, 2024. The enshrinement ceremony is slated to begin at 7:00 p.m. EST at the Omni Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. The original “Air McNair” is […]

Three fellow HBCU alumni—Ben Coates of Livingstone College, Robert Mathis of Alabama A&M, and Steve McNair of Alcorn State University—along with Eddie George, an Ohio State alum and head coach at Tennessee State University, have made the cut for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. George is a two-time semifinalist (2022, 2024), while McNair has […]

Former standout HBCU coach and current Jaguars Running Back coach Jerry Mack is reportedly being considered for the open Southern Miss head coaching job, per a report by Pete Nakos of On3. Per Nakos, Mack is in strong consideration alongside other candidates such as Georgia tight ends coach Todd Hartley and Alabama defensive line coach […]

Tennessee State is set to start a home-and-home series with North Carolina A&T starting in 2025, per a report by Kevin Kelly of FBSchedules in May. Tennessee State, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, has expanded the number of HBCU games that they’ve played in recent years and a matchup with the Aggies will […]

Kamala Harris is set to appear on Shannon Sharpe’s popular Club Shay Shay podcast, per an announcement by the Harris election campaign. The interview has already been recorded and is set to premiere on Monday. The conversation is sure to make headlines Sharpe and Harris both attended HBCUs and the duo will likely speak about her […]

Texas Southern University has cut the ribbon on its new Athletic Strength and Conditioning Facility. The 6,600-square-foot facility is located on Texas Southern’s campus behind Alexander Durley Stadium. The new state-of-the art facility features top-of-the line weights and weight machines, offices for strength and conditioning staff, and additional space for physical therapy and other services […]

The NBA revealed today that Morehouse College and Tuskegee University will go head-to-head in the 2025 NBA HBCU Classic, presented by AT&T. This highly anticipated Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup will take place on February 15, 2025, at Oakland Arena during the NBA All-Star Weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fans across the […]

Vice President Kamala Harris has welcomed music artists such as Megan Thee Stallion, Eminem, and Quavo to her campaign rallies. At her upcoming rally in Houston, Grammy Award-winning singer Beyoncé is set to make an appearance. The Houston native is also set to perform according to a source directly connected to the rally’s preparation, as […]

As a result of a deadly shooting that took place at Albany State University, other Georgia HBCUs are enhancing their security as their homecoming weekends approach. Morehouse College, Spelman College, and Savannah State University have all announced their plans to improve campus security. Last week, during a homecoming concert at Albany State, De’Morion Tayshawn Daniels […]

Over the weekend, Jackson State held its 35th Sports Hall of Fame banquet, inducting a new class that included five sports and 15 individuals. Among the inductees was two former Kansas City Chiefs wide receivers Sylvester Morris and Tim Barnett. At 6 feet 3 inches and 212 pounds, Morris came to Jackson State after being […]

Former North Carolina A&T running back Bhayshul Tuten is emerging as a standout player in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). In his latest game against Boston College, he set the single-game rushing record for Virginia Tech, rushing for 266 yards on 18 carries and scoring four touchdowns, including an 83-yard run. The Hokies won the […]

Alabama A&M University is on a roll, reaching new heights with record-breaking achievements. For the second year in a row, the university has welcomed its largest-ever class of students, continuing its upward in both undergraduate and graduate enrollment. This fall, AAMU boasts an impressive 7,295 students, with 2,421 of them attending their first semester as […]

Former HBCU standout Cobie Durant racked up a huge NFL honor this week: NFC Defensive Player of the Week. Durant racked up two of the Rams’s four turnovers in their Sunday 20-15 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders: an interception and a forced fumble. Both of Durant’s turnovers led to points, with Rams running back […]

Jackson State’s big 35-21 win over Florida A&M shifted the balance of power in the SWAC but drew a shockingly low viewership number on ESPNU. The game was moved up to ESPNU from ESPN+, a signal of the hype and importance of the game as it was moved to an afternoon TV window. But, per […]

Amazon Music Live kicks off this season with a fresh lineup, combining the energy of live music with NFL Thursday Night Football. After naming Jelly Roll as the opener for its third season, the series now adds three more big names to the mix: Detroit rapper Big Sean, pop sensation Halsey, and Latin star J […]

With Election Day less than two weeks away, Vice President Kamala plans to spend election night in Washington, D.C. According to several close to the campaign, Harris is considering her alma mater, Howard University, as the headquarters on election night. Harris graduated from Howard University in 1986 with a degree in political science and economics. […]

One of the best parts about going to college, especially an HBCU, is meeting new people. This is where we find our future bridesmaids, godparents to our children, and other lifelong friends. Others are lucky enough to find the love of their lives at homecoming of all places. In a recent interview with the Atlanta […]

Following their dominant victory over Howard University on Saturday, Tennessee State football is ranked top 25 in the FCS. This is the first time is seven years they have made it to the FCS top 25 list. The team is ranked 25th in the latest AFCA Coaches Poll. The last time the Tigers were ranked […]

With only five games remaining in the 2024 football season, North Carolina A&T’s Joshua Hardy, a 6-foot-4, 243-pound redshirt sophomore defensive end, announced via X (formerly Twitter) that he plans to enter the transfer portal at the end of the season. In his tweet, Hardy stated, “I would like to announce that I will plan […]

North Carolina A&T’s 98th Homecoming lived up to its reputation as “The Greatest Homecoming on Earth” (GHOE), bringing thousands of people to Greensboro for a weekend of celebration.  From parades to football, the festivities offered something for everyone, drawing over 65,000 fans to this year’s Aggie Fan Fest. It’s a tradition that both alumni and […]

The once-prosperous North Carolina A&T football program, 11-time Mid-eastern athletic conference(MEAC), a dominant force in sports and a leading HBCU powerhouse, has lost its identity.  When I transferred to A&T during the COVID-19 pandemic, the team was transitioning from the MEAC to the Big South. Many fans, students, and alumni view this shift as the […]

This past weekend, Howard University celebrated its 100th homecoming, and many celebrities graced the yard with their presence. Students were excited to see celebrities like Lance Gross and Anthony Anderson mixing and mingling on the yard, but there was one person that had students shook. Supermodel Anok Yai returned to Howard years after being discovered […]

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff head coach Alonzo Hampton doesn’t want his team to get distracted by HBCU homecoming season, per comments he made on Monday’s SWAC coaches call. Although the Golden Lions are 2-5 on the season (1-2 in conference), Hampton wants his team to build winning habits that are conducive to on-field […]

An exclusive report by the Clarion Ledger’s Sam Sklar details serious problems facing a struggling Alcorn State soccer program. The program canceled its season due to not having enough players to field a team while also facing Title IX violations and sanctions from the Southwestern Athletic Conference. A letter signed by 15 former and current […]

During the celebration of the “Greatest Homecoming on Earth“(GHOE) this past weekend, the North Carolina A&T Aggies suffered a devastating 59-17 loss against former MEAC rival Hampton University. A&T’s defense allowed 419 total offensive yards, including 231 rushing and 188 passing yards. The Pirates finished the game with two passing touchdowns and four rushing touchdowns. […]

Division II HBCU Fort Valley State University led the nation in HBCU attendance during its homecoming weekend, per numbers secured by HBCU Sports. Fort Valley State’s homecoming festivities took place on October 13th, in which the football team played fellow SIAC opponent Allen University. The game reportedly drew 26,730 attendees. The Fort Valley State homecoming […]