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Pro Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk has been hired as the next head coach of Southern University. Faulk is the fifth head coach to lead Southern University following the departure of former head coach Dawson Odoms to become the head coach of Norfolk State University in 2021. Odoms was ultimately let go following the 2024 […]

The announcement that South Carolina State Head Coach Chennis Berry was awarded the MEAC Coach of the Year honor over Delaware State’s DeSean Jackson has sparked considerable outrage among HBCU football fans. While Berry is the preeminent coach in the conference, leading his team to a second consecutive title and Celebration Bowl berth, many argue […]

For many years, success for HBCUs in the NCAA Division II playoffs was rare, with teams often faltering against their non-HBCU counterparts despite possessing clear talent. Yet, recent history, driven by playoff contenders from the SIAC and CIAA, has proven that HBCUs are ready to contend for a national championship, as seen with deep runs […]

Rapper and Grammy nominee GloRilla is set to headline the halftime show at this year’s Bayou Classic. The artist will perform in partnership with Adidas, appearing alongside Grambling State University’s world-famed Tiger Marching Band and the Orchesis Dance Company during the game, which will be broadcast nationally on NBC during an important football weekend. GloRilla, […]

No matter the fortunes of Southern or Grambling, the Bayou Classic is always a massive event. It is a tentpole event in HBCU life, serving as a cultural cornerstone that has welcomed fans around the nation into the HBCU experience since 1974. Nationally televised since 1991 on NBC-owned networks, the event’s spectacle remains phenomenal, but […]

South Carolina State University head coach Chennis Berry has been named the MEAC Coach of the Year, marking his second straight time receiving the prestigious honor. Berry’s recognition follows a season in which he successfully led the Bulldogs to another MEAC Championship and a berth in the Celebration Bowl, mirroring his debut success in 2024. […]

Jackson State head coach T.C. Taylor weighed in on Shedeur Sanders’ debut as a starter for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Sanders had a stellar performance, finishing the game with 209 passing yards and 1 touchdown with one interception in the Browns’ 24-10 victory. Taylor was complimentary of the former Jackson State star, whom he […]

A Howard University student is stepping into the spotlight after securing a role in the highly anticipated sequel to A Different World. The student’s casting marks a major milestone in their rising career and adds a fresh HBCU connection to the revival of the iconic series that helped define Black television for a generation. Kennedi Reece, […]

A Morehouse College student is now facing criminal charges after a video circulated widely on social media showing him choking a Clark Atlanta University student during an altercation outside the victim’s apartment. The footage, which quickly sparked outrage across the Atlanta University Center community, prompted campus police to open an investigation that ultimately led to […]

Bethune-Cookman snapped its losing streak against rival Florida A&M in a spectacular Florida Classic showdown on Saturday. The victory was clinched by a dramatic fourth-down, last-minute touchdown, a well-needed win for head coach Raymond Woodie Jr., who finished the year 6-6 overall and 5-3 in conference play, defying the early-season forecasts of the team’s chances. […]

Former HBCU standout Emmanuel Wilson delivered a breakout performance in his first NFL start for the Green Bay Packers. Wilson was tasked with stepping in for the injured starting running back, Josh Jacobs, and he certainly delivered on the opportunity. Wilson finished the game rushing for a stellar 107 yards on 28 carries and scored […]

Hampton University has fired head football Coach Trent Boykin after just one full season at the helm. The decision came one day after Boykin’s Pirates football team lost to CAA rival Rhode Island, 38-10, a defeat that left Hampton with a final season record of 2-10 and near the bottom of the CAA standings. University […]

Benedict College, making its third NCAA Division II playoff appearance in four years, secured a major victory in a wild finish against Wingate, winning 26-25 on a game-winning touchdown at the end of regulation. The dramatic play not only secured the victory but marked the Tigers’ first-ever Division II playoff win in school history. So […]

South Carolina State has done it again, winning the MEAC Championship and clinching another Celebration Bowl bid with a 28-17 victory over DeSean Jackson and Delaware State. The game was a showcase of the strengths of both teams: South Carolina State’s playmaking defense and Delaware State’s historic rushing attack that no one was fully able […]

Texas Tech is already bolstering it’s roster for next season, landing an HBCU star via the transfer portal. Allen University defensive lineman Amarie Fleming is heading to Lubbock, Texas, as he is the first 2026 addition for the Red Raiders. He announced his commitment in a post on his X account on Thursday. “After an […]

R&B superstar Summer Walker pulled up to the AUC in the most Summer Walker way possible—behind the wheel of a “Finally Over It” dump truck. In partnership with YouTube, the singer made surprise stops at Clark Atlanta University, Spelman College, and Morehouse College to celebrate and promote her upcoming album, “Finally Over It.” The activation […]

The Reinvestment Fund is putting real money behind HBCU excellence. This week, the national nonprofit rolled out the very first cohort of its HBCU Brilliance Initiative—a new program designed to boost the financial strength and long-term growth of 11 HBCUs across the country. Each school is set to receive a $40,000 grant plus access to up to […]

Hazing allegations against the Beta Sigma chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. at Southern University have come to light after the University of Louisiana Board of Regents revealed that members were accused of hazing contestants participating in the Miss Black and Gold Pageant. According to the board, the accusations surfaced during a recent review, […]

Morehouse College senior Aniaba Jean-Baptiste N’guessan has earned one of the world’s most prestigious academic honors, securing the Rhodes Scholarship for the West Africa constituency while pursuing an ambitious triple major. N’guessan’s achievement places him among a select group of global scholars and adds another milestone to Morehouse’s enduring legacy of academic excellence and leadership. […]

Live Nation Urban is kicking off something big with the first-ever HBCU Aware Fest, and the lineup gives fans plenty to get excited about. Organizers revealed the roster on Monday, noting that GloRilla, Metro Boomin, Jeezy and others will take over Atlanta on March 26, 2026, per RapUp. The festival pushes itself as the “biggest […]

In the Bulls’ thrilling 122-121 victory over the Trail Blazers, an HBCU star made his debut. Former Winston-Salem State guard Javonte Cooke logged minutes for the Blazers in their bid to score another key victory. He finished the game with four points, one assist, and a steal. The moment, though brief, is huge for both […]

Saturday marks the final full week of the regular season in HBCU football with the Florida Blue Florida Classic, pitting Florida A&M against Bethune-Cookman. Over the past few years, Florida A&M has taken control of the series, but Bethune-Cookman has emerged as a significant contender heading into this matchup, thanks to its high-powered offensive attack. […]

Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen was recently shouted out by legendary actress Gabrielle Union, being named as her Woman Crush Wednesday. In the LinkedIn post, Union spotlights Carthen’s HBCU advocacy as well as the way she’s navigated fame. spotlight and criticism post-Season 7 of Love Island. The post read: “Olandria Carthen is the kind of […]

As the Norfolk State Spartans enter the final week of the season, Head Coach Michael Vick is about due for his first Division I victory. It has been a rough season, with the Spartans heading into the final week of conference play at 1-10 overall. Their only win came against Division II rival Virginia State […]

Clark Atlanta University alumna and acclaimed entrepreneur Pinky Cole Hayes has something new to celebrate on her ever-growing résumé. The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced Hayes as the official ambassador for the 2026 Food Lion CIAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, one of the most anticipated events in Black college athletics. For Hayes, the role is […]

Reginald Ruffin has been promoted to a major role at Tuskegee University. The Golden Tigers Athletic Director has joined the president’s cabinet as Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, while continuing in his current role as Athletic Director, per a statement from the institution.  He’s set to continue developing the Tuskegee University athletics department and to […]

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has been shaking up higher education—with a staggering $700 million in donations to HBCUs, marking one of the largest collective investments in Black institutions in U.S. history.  Her latest wave of giving spans powerhouse universities and smaller campuses alike, delivering unrestricted funds that leaders say will supercharge scholarships, expand academic programs, and strengthen long-term […]

The upcoming clash between DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State Hornets and Chennis Berry’s South Carolina State Bulldogs is far more than just the final game on the schedule; it is the de facto MEAC Championship. While the MEAC, with only six teams, does not officially host a title game, the champion has always been determined by […]

Sports fans generally disagree on almost everything, but one unanimous consensus across the college football world is that hiring James Franklin at Virginia Tech was a steal. For 11 seasons, Franklin led Penn State, turning the program into a perennial national championship contender and a hotbed for highly touted recruits. Despite being on the cusp […]

Southern University could be the latest HBCU to hire a former NFL star as head coach. Rumors have swirled in HBCU circles that, following the Jaguars’ firing of Terrence Graves earlier this season, Faulk was in the mix to be Southern University’s next head coach. Prominent HBCU Media Personality Scottay of Offscript TV indicated, via […]

Louisiana State University’s very own basketball superstar Mikaylah Williams is racking up more than points this season—she’s adding sisterhood to her stat sheet. The standout guard is now officially a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Known for her smooth jumper and effortless confidence on the court, Williams is now stepping into a legacy built on service, […]

Pink and Green pride is running strong in the Bryant family. Angel Bryant, daughter of Pastor Jamal Bryant and TV personality Gizelle Bryant, has officially joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated—following in her mother’s footsteps of joining the illustrious sisterhood. With her mother proudly wearing the same letters, Angel joins Alpha Kappa Alpha as a […]

Happy Founders’ Day to the men of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. The fraternity is celebrating 114 years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. Over the years, the men of Omega Psi Phi have welcomed an all-star roster of history makers, culture shapers, and barrier breakers. Among the many standout members, here are five notable […]

Florida A&M University president Marva Johnson recently explained the reassignment of former Athletic Director Angela Suggs as Special Assistant to the President and as an advisor for intercollegiate athletics in an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat. In addition to Suggs’ reassignment, FAMU announced that John Davis will assume the position of Vice President of Athletics. […]

Tuskegee University is entering a significant legal battle to maintain the accreditation of its historic College of Veterinary Medicine. The university has submitted two federal lawsuits against the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), seeking to prevent the veterinary school’s accreditation from being stripped, according to records obtained by Al.com. In its complaint, Tuskegee alleges that […]

Five HBCUs are making history this postseason at the Division II level. For the first time in history, five Historically Black Colleges and Universities have clinched a bid to the NCAA Division II Playoffs: Albany State University, Benedict College, Kentucky State, Johnson C. Smith, and Virginia Union. Each institution enters the postseason having delivered a […]

Norfolk State Head Coach Michael Vick was visibly unhappy following his team’s close 35-28 loss to Morgan State on Saturday. The defeat marks the Spartans’ tenth loss of the season and their ninth consecutive defeat since their overtime victory against rival Virginia State University on September 6th. Heading into the final week of the season, […]

Johnson C. Smith football is once again at the top of the CIAA. The Golden Bulls secured the conference championship in a resounding 45-21 victory over the reigning champions, Virginia Union University, snapping a 56-year title drought. This is the team’s first conference championship since 1969. The team’s rapid success is largely attributed to Head […]

Bethune-Cookman competed well against Jackson State, staying in striking range of a victory the entire game. But, ultimately, Jackson State proved to still be the best team in the SWAC and secured a huge victory that all but seals their ticket to the SWAC Championship. Bethune-Cookman, which entered the game boasting the third-best offense in […]