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Southern University band advisor Safiyy Abdel-Raoof has been placed on administrative leave for 30 days following the ongoing investigation into the death of Caleb Wilson. Wilson died last month after participating in an unsanctioned fraternity ritual as a pledge of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. It is unclear about Abdel-Raoof’s exact position with the band. […]

Tennessee State is set to lose another key member of their defense, this time Eriq George. With the departure of his father Eddie George to coach Bowling Green, Eriq has entered the transfer portal. He announced his departure via his social media account. “First, I want to give God all the glory and praise for […]

Rapper CeeLo Green made a touching tribute to former Spelman College math professor Jocelyn Wilson who was found dead in a lake back in February. According to Green Wilson was like a sister to him, as they were childhood friends who grew up together. Green posted this heartfelt message on his personal Instagram page: “Yall […]

My love for media has been a constant throughout my life. My passion for the industry was sparked by my love for radio, inspired by Tom Joyner’s unique mix of comedy and meaningful discussions on politics, health, and culture. Even back in grade school, I felt like a media insider. Teachers and classmates would ask […]

On Tuesday night, March Madness got going the only way it knows how: with a classic battle that came right down to the wire. Alabama State and St. Francis (PA) went at it in a battle of 16-seeds and a coveted NCAA Tournament win on the line. The Red Flash got the early advantage, but […]

Eddie George has been swift in building his coaching staff at Bowling Green, and his defensive coordinator hire is a familiar face from his HBCU journey. Per a report by Zach McKinnell of FCSCentral, former Tennessee State defensive coordinator Brandon Fisher will be joining George as he takes over the Falcons. Fisher, son of former […]

For most of the people watching, the NCAA Tournament First Four matchup between Alabama State and St. Francis was about fighting for the right to get slaughtered by the Auburn Tigers. But to these two widely dismissed programs, Tuesday’s showdown was about making a March Madness memory that will last a lifetime. Throw in revenue […]

On Tuesday night Alabama State started off March Madness with a bang, as a last-second layup by Amarr Knox powered the Hornets to a resounding 70-68 victory over Saint Francis. The Red Flash controlled the game throughout, skillfully countering Alabama State’s full-court press with precise maneuvers and capitalizing on sharp shotmaking to steadily extend their […]

Following Deion Sanders’s effort to revamp Colorado’s Spring Football game, an HBCU head coach is throwing his hat in the ring to have his team face off against Colorado. In comments made in media availability on Monday, Sanders spoke about inviting another team to play in the Colorado Spring Game. “The Spring Game will be […]

Norfolk State had a stellar regular season campaign that ended in an epic MEAC Championship moment that truly defines the craziness of March Madness season. Trailing by 10 with two minutes left, the second-ranked South Carolina State tied the game at 65 with 10.6 seconds remaining after a forced turnover and a quick layup from […]

Following Prarie View A&M’s 69-49 loss to rival Texas Southern in the SWAC tournament, long-time HBCU coach Sandy Pugh is resigning from the program. The news of her departure was shared by the Prairie View A&M Athletics’s social media accounts. “Panther Athletics would like to thank Sandy Pugh for her service as the women’s basketball […]

The Voice alum Victor Solomon is gracing America once again with his talent, this time on the newest season of American Idol. Solomon, who competed in Season 20 of The Voice back in 2021, auditioned for Season 23 of American Idol and received his “Golden Ticket” to Hollywood. During his audition for The Voice, he […]

Watching a mid-major player enjoy a breakout campaign is one of the most bittersweet feelings one can experience in college sports. The school and fan base is thrilled to see one of their own shine and potentially bring added attention to the program as a result, but they also know that the athlete’s days at […]

Mickey Joseph has added a highly experienced coach to his staff at Grambling State. According to a report from FootballScoop, Grambling is adding Erik Losey as its new offensive line coach. Losey, who most recently coached at Eastern Kentucky, played a key role in the program’s success, including a trip to the FCS Playoffs under […]

Following Eddie George’s departure to Bowling Green to become the new head coach, Tennessee State defensive star Sanders Ellis has entered the transfer portal. The transfer is a big loss for the Tigers as Ellis was a key anchor of the defense, even as a freshman last season. During the 2024 season, Sanders recorded 86 […]

According to a new report by the United Negro College Fund, students at HBCUs have better mental health than students that attend other colleges and universities. The study shows that HBCU students were nine percent more likely to “report signs of mental flourishing than American college students overall.” The researchers believe this is the most […]

Former Howard University Royal Court member Jeremiah Downing was killed in a fatal car crash in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Wednesday, March 12 per a report by WAFB. According to a Louisiana State Police report, a crash occurred on Nicholson Drive near Bluebonnet Boulevard just after 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. The accident involved […]

Eddie George is set for a significant pay raise as the head coach of Bowling Green University, as the former HBCU coach is in line to make $600,000 annually per a report by WTOL. An MOU obtained through a FOIA request by the local Toledo, Ohio affiliate outlines the preliminary terms of George’s agreement to […]

In December, Willie Simmons officially became an FBS coach when he was hired to lead the FIU Panthers. Now, he’s set to start his new chapter against a familiar HBCU rival: the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats. FIU added Bethune-Cookman to officially round out their football schedule, with the game set to take place either on August 29th […]

Alabama State University quarterback Andrew Body is the newest member of the Beta Zeta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Body and several other football players joined the fraternity this past weekend. He is number 31 on the line and was given the name “BodyRocks.” The Beta Zeta Chapter was the first Kappa Alpha […]

On a recent episode of the Higher Learning podcast, former Bachelorette star and attorney Rachel Lindsay shared her thoughts on the tragic death of Southern University student Caleb Wilson and the Divine Nine. Lindsay, who is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., says that D9 sororities and fraternities should be removed from college […]

Florida A&M University alumna Anika Noni Rose has broken her silence following the cancellation of Tiana, the animated musical series offshoot of the popular Disney movie The Princess and the Frog. Rose is the voice behind the iconic Princess Tiana. Princess Tiana is Disney’s first Black princess. In 2020, Disney announced the project. Rose was […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State are shaping up to be one of the top stories of the 2025 season. As Vick continues his inspiring journey as the head coach of his hometown HBCU, he faces a challenging start with an exciting out-of-conference matchup, followed by a demanding slate of games in MEAC play. Norfolk State’s […]

Colorado head coach Deion Sanders took to his social media account to speak about Eddie George’s departure from Tennessee State to become the head coach of Bowling Green University. The former Jackson State coach, who’s entering his third season with the Buffaloes in the Fall, had nothing but love for George on his career move. […]

Michael Vick is only a few months into his tenure with Norfolk State and he’s already fielded a question about if his Spartans will one day face off against Deion Sanders’s Colorado Buffaloes in the near future. The question came in an early February interview with Dan Patrick on his eponymous show. Vick thought about […]

“Deep Azure,” a stage play written by the late Chadwick Boseman, is coming to Howard University for one night only. Fellow Howard alum Phylicia Rashad will serve as a creative consultant for the event, which will take place at the Howard Theatre on March 27 at 7:30 p.m. and be directed by NSangou Njikam, a […]

The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is returning to Howard University for the 3rd year in a row. With the goal to “Elevate Future Storytellers” the festival has added its new Global Impact category for participants to submit films. Submissions opened March 5 and will be accepted through August 28. The festival’s reach is increased […]

Former HBCU national championship-winning coach Broderick Fobbs has landed a new FBS job as he joins South Alabama as running backs coach. The announcement was made by South Alabama head football coach Major Applewhite via a press release on Tuesday. Fobbs is a seasoned coach with a proven track record of success in HBCU football. […]

Two more suspects have been arrested in the hazing death of HBCU student Caleb Wilson. 28-year-old Isaiah Smith surrendered to Baton Rouge Police on Tuesday and is expected to be booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, according to a police spokesperson. Smith, a graduate student at Southern University, has been charged with felony hazing, […]

After four seasons as Tennessee State’s head coach, Eddie George has left the Tigers to take over as the new head coach at Bowling Green University. The process moved swiftly—George reportedly interviewed for the position on Friday, was named a top candidate by ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Saturday, and was announced to have accepted the […]

Michael Vick has taken another huge recruiting swing this Spring, as his Norfolk State Spartans have offered a scholarship to the son of former Philadelphia Eagles star Donovan McNabb. The news was announced by McNabb’s son Donovan McNabb Jr. on his X account on Monday afternoon. AGTG After a great conversation with @MichaelVick I am […]

Howard University and Morehouse College are set to continue their HBCU rivalry in the HBCU NY Classic this Fall, per a report by Sports Illustrated-HBCU Legends. The two premier institutions have faced off in the HBCU NY Classic over the past few years with the game being broadcast on CNBC and Peacock. The game will […]

The unsanctioned fraternity ritual that likely killed Southern University student Caleb Wilson has been revealed. According to a warrant obtained by police, Wilson and other pledges of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. were instructed to meet at a warehouse in Baton Rouge and change into grey sweatpants.  The pledges were then lined up and punched […]

Throughout his life, Jaden Lucas Miller, a student at North Carolina A&T University, has always had a talent for acting.. Growing up, he attended the Raleigh Little Theatre and the North Raleigh Arts and Creative Theatre. Now a college freshman, Miller has landed a role on the CBS soap opera “Beyond The Gates.” “I have […]

When asked why they chose their HBCU, alumni often give a detailed response, usually ending with the phrase, “I didn’t choose my HBCU, my HBCU chose me.” Mark Anthony Green, the talented GQ wordsmith who has since become a celebrated writer and director, offered a response to why he attended Morehouse College that is both […]

The Dallas Cowboys have sprung forward with their first NFL free agency move. They’re bringing back valuable secondary piece Markquese Bell on a three-year deal. ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler reported the news Sunday. Bell’s signing arrives ahead of the league’s legal tampering period — which starts up league free agency every year. Fowler adds that […]

New Bowling Green head coach Eddie George has broken his silence about his departure from Tennessee State. In a press release issued by the Falcons announcing George as their 21st head football coach, he shared a few words about his departure. “There is never a good time for retirement or making a transition, moving on […]

Ohio State football will watch a Buckeyes legend take over Bowling Green. Eddie George is taking the head coaching reins for the Falcons, with the news emerging Sunday. College football insider Pete Thamel first reported the hire. Thamel adds that George’s first BG contract will run five years. The university also announced the hire at […]

Eddie George, Heisman trophy winner and former NFL star, will now become the next head football coach at Bowling Green State University, according to The Blade. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports it’s a five-year contract. George was in his fifth season at FCS Tennessee State, where he helped the Tigers have one of their best years […]