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Howard University made history with its win over UMBC on Tuesday night in the First Four tournament. With their 86-83 victory, they’ve won their first March Madness tournament game in school history. Howard University controlled the game for the majority, with a stout defense and a heavy offensive attack. The Bison even led by 14, […]

Michael James, one of the best HBCU basketball players in the country, is leaving Mississippi Valley State and hitting the transfer portal. His move comes after a phenomenal season that saw him amongst the best scorers in college basketball, particularly at the FCS level. As a junior, James emerged as one of the most productive […]

Javon Hargrave is on the move following his release from the Vikings, joining the Green Bay Packers. The move solidifies the Packers’ defensive front as Micah Parsons recovers from a torn ACL.  But the move to another Super Bowl contender further fortifies his career and impact as a former HBCU star. Hargrave began his college […]

Recently, Bowie State University reached a historic milestone in its fundraising efforts, successfully concluding its BSU Bold campaign after raising more than $128 million to support scholarships, academic innovation, and student success initiatives. The campaign represents the largest comprehensive fundraising effort in the university’s history and reflects the growing momentum behind investments in historically Black […]

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has once again made a major investment in historically Black colleges and universities, this time with a historic $42 million donation to Elizabeth City State University. The gift marks one of the largest single donations in the North Carolina HBCU’s history and provides the university with unrestricted funding to support student success, […]

After seeing seven HBCU teams across men’s and women’s basketball make the NCAA Division II playoffs, five HBCUs are heading to March Madness at the Division I level. HBCU basketball had an interesting season; Nolan Smith led Tennessee State to an OVC championship and its first March Madness appearance since the mid-1990s. Meanwhile, Southern University […]

Winston-Salem State University women’s basketball team has had a historic season as they compete for an NCAA Division II Basketball Championship. After a huge turnaround from their 7-20 season a year prior, the Lady Rams find themselves in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Division II tournament. They earned decisive victories over Glenville State University, […]

After winning the Super Bowl, the Seattle Seahawks have boosted their HBCU representation. Last week, they signed former Fort Valley State running back Emanuel Wilson, and now they’re adding championship-winning coordinator Johnathan Williams to their coaching staff. Williams, who comes from Chennis Berry’s South Carolina State staff and served as offensive coordinator, will join the […]

Two HBCU alumni are set to test their connection on one of the most-watched reality TV shows in the world. North Carolina A&T alumni Michael Bivens and Sydney Morgan McGregor are part of the cast of the latest season of Temptation Island. Temptation Island separates couples and puts them in separate locations to test their […]

The Dallas Cowboys already have an interesting HBCU legacy, but they’ve bolstered it with the latest addition to their free agency class. The Cowboys have signed former HBCU star Cobie Durant to their roster on a one-year, $5.5 million contract, per a report by ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Durant, who played college football at South Carolina […]

Following a 7-26 campaign, Bethune-Cookman has announced the firing of women’s basketball coach Janell Crayton Del Rosario. The athletic department announced her dismissal on Saturday morning. “We are grateful to Coach Crayton Del Rosario for five years of leadership, dedication, and service to our women’s basketball student-athletes and university,” Vice President of Athletics Reggie Theus […]

Following his firing from Texas Southern University, Kevin Granger is speaking out. On Wednesday, Terrance Harris of the Houston Defender reported that Granger was notified of his dismissal on Feb. 13. Questions about his status began circulating earlier after Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends reported that the banner recognizing Granger’s No. 10 jersey from […]

The electrifying tradition of HBCU marching bands is taking center stage on the screen as the Pepsi National Battle of the Bands has released a new documentary film titled Celebrating Champions of Culture, now streaming on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video. The film spotlights the powerful legacy, cultural influence, and behind-the-scenes dedication of historically Black […]

Graduates at Johnson C. Smith University will hear from one of the nation’s most prominent young political leaders this spring, as Wes Moore has been announced as the keynote speaker for the university’s 2026 commencement ceremony. The Maryland governor will take the stage during the school’s 153rd commencement celebration, addressing the Class of 2026 as […]

Fort Valley State University alumnus and former Green Bay Packers running back Emanuel Wilson has signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks, per a report by ESPN. Wilson is set to receive a deal worth $2.1 million in a move that solidifies the Seahawks’ running back room after the departure of Super Bowl MVP […]

The Dallas Cowboys continued to address their secondary in free agency, this time at cornerback, agreeing to a one-year, $5.5 million contract with former Los Angeles Rams defender Cobie Durant on Thursday night, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The 28-year-old defensive back arrives after spending his first four NFL seasons in Los Angeles, where he developed […]

So, episode six of BET’s The Coach Vick Experience showcased a lot. First, we got a chance to see the flow of the game during Norfolk State’s Homecoming matchup. We saw in last week’s episode that Michael Vick was confident they could upset the reigning MEAC champions, but the reality was a little bleaker than […]

The H.E.R and Oprah Winfrey-produced HBCU drama Major is moving forward and now has a director. Per Deadline, Jamal Sims is set to direct the drama. Smith is known for his work on RuPaul’s Drag Race, serving as a guest judge on the popular series. He’s also worked on Disney’s The Lion King 30th Anniversary production at […]

HBCU alumnus and syndicated radio personality Rickey Smiley is staying at Urban One for the foreseeable future. Smiley host the Rickey Smiley Morning Show, syndicated to 89 stations around the country via Urban One. Per a report by Radio Ink, the Alabama State alumnus has signed a five-year deal with the broadcast company to continue […]

Following a sexual assault investigation launched last summer, Texas Southern Athletic Director Kevin Granger has reportedly been fired. Terrance Harris of the Houston Defender reported that Granger was informed of his termination on February 13th. Speculation about the status of his job was sparked by a report from Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends, who […]

After being dismissed only a few hours before tip-off of a late-season HBCU basketball game, Winston-Salem State basketball coach Corey Thompson has penned an open letter addressing the situation. He posted the letter to his social media accounts, clarifying that he was terminated without cause from Winston-Salem State University after his 18-month tenure with the […]

Tensions are rising between Tuskegee University and ESPN after the network replayed a controversial clip showing Tigers head men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor in handcuffs during a January matchup against Morehouse College. The moment, which occurred during an in-game altercation earlier this season, resurfaced during a recent broadcast—prompting Tuskegee athletic director Reginald Ruffin to publicly […]

A former HBCU star is heading to Tennessee after winning two Super Bowls. Former Fayetteville State University standout Joshua Williams is leaving the Kansas City Chiefs to sign with the Tennessee Titans. Per The Tennessean, Williams has signed a two-year deal with $2.5 million of guaranteed money. Joshua Williams built his reputation as a standout […]

History continues to follow Florida A&M University’s first female head drum major—this time beyond the band field. Over the weekend, Oluwamodupe “Dupe” Oloyede, the trailblazing leader of the Florida A&M University Marching 100, crossed into the Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., adding another milestone to a journey already defined by breaking […]

The change of date for the Cricket Celebration Bowl elicited heavy discussion to start the 2024 season. Due to the expansion of the College Football Playoff and the earlier start to bowl season, the Cricket Celebration Bowl was moved a week earlier than normal, causing the SWAC champions to have to play the SWAC Championship and the […]

Former Jackson State quarterback JaCobian Morgan was arguably one of the best quarterbacks in HBCU football. A native of Mississippi, Morgan started his career at Syracuse University, even starting for the Orange as a true freshman. But, his move to Jackson State via the transfer portal was intentional. He wanted to return home and also […]

Former MSNBC president Rashida Jones is stepping into a new leadership role in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape. Jones has been named chief executive officer of Uncensored, the media company launched by British broadcaster Piers Morgan. The move places Jones at the helm of Morgan’s expanding global media venture, which produces the talk program […]

Howard University is pushing back against a popular local fitness influencer known as The D.C. Jogger after he promoted group runs through the university’s campus on social media. The posts, which encouraged runners to follow routes that cut through Howard’s historic grounds, sparked criticism from school officials and members of the campus community. University representatives […]

Norfolk State’s 2026 schedule is out, and the HBCU football world is highly anticipating how Michael Vick rebounds in his second season with the program. When Vick was hired in December 2024, there were high hopes for his homecoming to Virginia. Building on the Deion Sanders blueprint at Jackson State, Vick seemingly had an advantage […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have officially unveiled their 2026 football schedule. Following a 1-11, with the only win coming against Division II contender and rival Virginia State University, the Spartans look to turn the corner and emerge as a contender in the MEAC. To start the season, Norfolk State hosts Winston-Salem State University, now […]

Students at Spelman College are harnessing artificial intelligence to help people better understand and care for plants through a new technology they call PlantGPT. The innovative tool, developed by a team of student researchers, uses sensors to collect environmental data from plants and translate those readings into real-time care guidance. By analyzing the data through […]

Actress Marsai Martin is laughing off an attempted matchmaking moment involving Deion Sanders after the football legend jokingly tried to set her up with one of his sons during an appearance on his show last month. Speaking recently with TMZ, Martin brushed off the moment with humor, saying she’s used to people trying to pair […]

Two HBCU baseball stars are featured in the World Baseball Classic. Alabama State’s Caio Araujo is representing Brazil, and Bethune-Cookman’s Justin Morales is representing the Netherlands. Morales recently transferred from Tallahassee State College to Bethune-Cookman, where he played two seasons. As a freshman in 2024, he saw action in seven games, including three starts. In […]

Florida A&M head men’s basketball coach and former Heisman trophy winner Charlie Ward was in attendance for President Donald Trump’s White House Roundtable on College Sports. The roundtable was held last Friday, and Ward was one of several notable sports names in attendance, such as Nick Saban. Following the event, Trump promised an Executive Order. […]

Across men’s and women’s Division II basketball, seven HBCU programs have earned a bid to the NCAA Division II basketball tournament. This season saw history as Winston-Salem State went on an amazing run and Morehouse College won its first conference title in 23 years. Meanwhile, Edward Waters, only three years removed from becoming a full-time […]

In a recent show of HBCU support, Colorado head coach Deion Sanders invited Prairie View A&M head coach Tremaine Jackson to Colorado during the team’s spring practices. Jackson emerged as one of the biggest coaching stories in college football, leaving Valdosta State after leading them to a Division II National Championship appearance to join Prairie […]

In Michael Vick’s first season at Norfolk State, his Spartans went 1-11. Now, Vick looks ahead, detailing a four-phase plan to make his team a contender in the MEAC in a recent interview with Kyle T. Moseley of HBCU Legends. Vick has been making the rounds over the past couple of months promoting his BET […]

Howard University softball represented for HBCUs in a big way during the Hillenbrand Invitational. The invitational was hosted by Arizona, and the Lady Bison were the only HBCU in attendance. They faced a schedule competing against FBS programs Minnesota, Eastern Illinois, Long Beach State, and Arizona. While the Bison lost four games, they scored their […]

Texas Southern made a huge move regarding Kevin Granger during the institution’s sexual assault investigation. Per a report by Kyle T. Mosley of HBCU Legends, the institution has taken down Granger’s retired number 10 banner in the institution’s Health and Physical Education arena. Mosley posted a photo on Thursday evening showcasing Granger’s number no longer […]