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The HBCU clash in Puerto Rico, featuring Kentucky State has been called off, as the clash has been moved to Rindge, New Hampshire. The statement from Kentucky State’s Athletics is below. “Due to field conditions and concerns for student-athlete safety, Kentucky State University and Franklin Pierce University have mutually agreed not to travel to Puerto […]

On Saturday, Bethune-Cookman pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the season as they beat Southern University 45-14. While Southern University has struggled immensely this season, many didn’t have a blowout win for the Wildcasts on the cards. But, Bethune-Cookman has put together several high-scoring games over the past few weeks that have showcased […]

A Howard University alum is living everyone’s dream. A Washington, D.C., woman is $2 million richer after winning a scratch-off, securing the largest prize of its kind in the city’s history. The lucky woman purchased the Extreme 500X Fortune scratch ticket from Franklin Liquor and Market in Northeast D.C. This particular ticket is significant for […]

Homecoming is supposed to be a time when students, alumni, and others come together to celebrate the legacy and history of their HBCUs, but sadly, a surge of gun violence has ruined what is supposed to be a happy time. This past weekend, shootings have been reported at two different HBCUs during homecoming week. Both […]

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans have suffered greatly to start this season. The team has emerged from its out-of-conference slate with a 1-6 record, losing to previously winless Wofford College on Saturday. Their lone win comes from their overtime victory of Division II rival Virginia State, in which the Trojans missed an end-of-regulation field goal […]

Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons, is significantly expanding his philanthropic support for HBCUs. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced on a Monday morning that it is committing $50 million to scholarships for four Atlanta-based HBCUs: Morehouse College, Spelman College, Morris Brown, and Clark Atlanta University. This monetary commitment, a 10-year pledge, aims […]

The hazing investigation surrounding Fort Valley State’s Blue Machine Marching Band has concluded, per a statement by the institution on Monday afternoon. The band can return to regular activities, with the Good Trouble Classic in Augusta, Georgia, against Savannah State, as well as the Fountain City Classic in Columbus, Georgia, looming. The university said in […]

North Carolina A&T showed glimpses of promise versus the reigning MEAC Champion South Carolina State, but ultimately fell short. The game was a low-scoring affair at the start, with the Aggies jumping out to a 9-0 lead at halftime after three straight field goal makes from Andrew Brown. But, South Carolina State regained its footing […]

Hornet faithful left homecoming with a smile on their face, as DeSean Jackson and Delaware State put up a historic performance. Delaware State notched a 70-23 victory over Southern Connecticut State, once again proving their status as one of the bst running teams in the FCS as they look ahead to their MEAC slate of […]

The matchup between Alabama State and Jackson State absolutely lived up to the hype. It was, without a doubt, the HBCU game of the year, with both teams bringing their very best effort. The game featured a great quarterback battle between Andrew Body and Jacobian Morgan. Body played as he has all year: showcasing elite […]

Michael Vick is continuing to struggle in his debut season with the Norfolk State Spartans, losing to previously winless Wofford College 31-14. The Spartans were competitive with the Terriers early on, striking first and taking the lead early in the first quarter. But, Wofford eventually settled into their offense and took control of the game. […]

Jackson State is celebrating its homecoming by paying tribute to its revered marching band. Jackson State shared their homecoming threads in a post on their social media accounts. The Sonic Boom of the South is one of the most popular HBCU marching bands in HBCU culture.  Established in the 1940s at Jackson State College, the […]

She may not have won Love Island USA Season 7, but she won the hearts of fans everywhere. Tuskegee University alumna Olandria Carthen became a fan favorite on the show, and after leaving the villa, she continues to be adored by many. In a recent article written by AFROTECH, Carthen talked about her journey to Tuskegee […]

Florida A&M University has a new interim athletic director. The university appointed Michael Smith as the interim Director of Athletics, replacing former athletic director Travis Glasgow. Glasgow is leaving the university to accept a full-time position as the Deputy Athletic Director at Alabama A&M University. This is Smith’s fourth time serving as interim athletic director […]

The song “Folded” by R&B singer Kehlani has been on the charts for weeks. Many people believe that the song could potentially earn a Grammy Award. Over the past few months, we’ve seen Kehlani and other celebrities post remixes and renditions of the popular song, HBCUs have now joined in. Last month, during the 2025 […]

Washington Commanders running back Jacory Croskey-Merritt has quickly become a breakout story at the start of the NFL season, generating significant buzz. Following an injury to fellow running back Austin Ekeler, Merritt has stepped into a feature role in the Commanders’ rushing attack. He was highly effective in the team’s 27-10 victory over the Los […]

North Carolina A&T’s homecoming this year carries extra weight. Although the football team has struggled, a new surge of energy surrounds the program under first-year head coach Shawn Gibbs. Gibbs, a former assistant under the legendary Rod Broadway at both Grambling State and A&T, served as the running backs coach on the Aggies’ four Celebration […]

Just a couple of years ago, a Florida A&M vs. North Carolina Central matchup was the dream scenario for the Celebration Bowl. In 2023, both the Rattlers and the Eagles were arguably battling for the title of the best team in HBCU football, but their paths diverged. The 2023 Season: A Tale of Two Teams […]

The late-season football matchup between Norfolk State and Howard University is moving to a new venue to accommodate more fans and cultural significance this Fall. Originally slated for Howard’s traditional home, Greene Stadium (capacity 10,000) which was opened in 1926, the November 22nd game will now be hosted at Audi Field per a statement released […]

Following Jackson State’s statement about ESPN’s Band of the Year competition, Bethune-Cookman band director Donovan Wells released a lengthy statement on social media speaking about the competition as well as saying that he has requested that the band be removed from competition rankings. Wells’s statement is below “Marching Wildcats, Alumni, and Supporters, I pray that […]

Just ahead of the 2025-26 basketball season, Shaw University women’s basketball coach Jacques Curtis has abruptly retired. His retirement comes following allegations of abuse by player Kiara Shepherd. Curtis is being accused of mental and physical abuse in addition to inappropriate behavior. Curtis was with Shaw for 24 seasons. He is the most successful women’s […]

We know that tension was high in the Vick household last week as Vick and the Norfolk State University football team faced off against his wife Kijafa’s alma mater, Hampton University. In sad news for Vick and the Spartans, Hampton came out on top, beating Norfolk State 41-34. In a post-game interview, Vick was seen […]

It looks as if Florida A&M Marching 100 announcer Joe Bullard will be facing more punishment for his disrespectful comments about the Honeybeez during Alabama State’s matchup with Florida A&M in Bragg Memorial Stadium. Bullard made an inappropriate remark about the weight of the Honeybeez during the halftime performance of the Marching 100. This comment sparked […]

Norfolk State has struggled mightily this season, and Michael Vick might have the answer as to why. Among the problems his Spartan team has faced, Vick identified excessive penalties as one thing holding his team back from true greatness. “Do I like what I see? No, I don’t. We’ve got to stop beating ourselves. Penalties […]

It’s a rare occurrence when the Game of the Year in HBCU football falls on your Homecoming, but that’s the gravity of this weekend’s matchup. Jackson State’s homecoming clash with Alabama State could very well determine the direction of the SWAC and, potentially, HBCU football as a whole. On Saturday, the Alabama State Hornets (4-1) […]

South Carolina State University was rocked by two separate shootings this past weekend, tragically resulting in one fatality and one person left in critical condition, according to ABC News. The Orangeburg County Coroner identified 19-year-old Julia Butler as the victim who perished from her injuries in one of the incidents. The first shooting, reported by […]

A mass shooting in Montgomery, Alabama, over the weekend left two people dead and 14 injured, according to a report by WVTM 13. The violence erupted on Saturday evening at 11:30 p.m. CST near Bibb and Commerce Streets. The incident began as a shootout between two groups in the middle of a crowd, resulting in […]

The SIAC has issued a statement announcing significant penalties against Fort Valley State and Central State following Saturday’s physical altercation that occurred following the game. 20 players in total, 11 from Central State and nine from Fort Valley State, have been suspended, as well as Fort Valley State head coach Marlon Watson and Central State […]

Yesterday, I attended my third Fort Valley State homecoming as an alumnus. I graduated in 2019 and have always wanted to attend our annual homecoming festivities, but it has always been challenging. My work obligations and personal commitments sometimes precluded me. But yesterday, I had the time of my life. I reconnected with many former […]

Jackson State has been arguably the best team in HBCU football this season, successfully showing their championship medal as they look to earn back-to-back championships. They showed their high level of play as they hit their midseason groove, as they bested Alabama A&M 57-24 in the Gulf South Challenge. Coming intot he game, Alabama A&M […]

DeSean Jackson’s Delaware State kept pace with one of the best teams in the FCS in Monmouth but ultimately they fell 49-38 on Saturday afternoon. Looking at the box score alone, the outcome is astonishing. How were the Hornets able to stay in the game against a Monmouth team in which star QB Derek Robertson […]

Hampton University emerged from the Battle of the Bay victorious in a 41-34 contest, causing Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans to drop to 1-5 on the season and 0-3 in their road contests. The Spartans were formidable, finishing the game with 415 total offensive yards and even holding a commanding lead early in the contest. […]

The DeSean Jackson era at Delaware State is off to the Hornets’ best start in years, currently sitting at 3-2. Their recent loss against Sacred Heart was controversial, in part due to the loss of starting quarterback Kaiden Bennett early in the game after he was ejected for an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty, which was reportedly […]

The Michael Vick era at Norfolk State has gotten off to a rocky start, with the team sitting at 1-4 heading into this week. They’ve dropped what were considered winnable games against Sacred Heart and Wagner in recent weeks. A quarterback battle still appears to be ongoing, as Otto Kunz and Israel Carter have shared […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. is facing yet another lawsuit. A student from the University of Southern Mississippi is suing both the university and the fraternity for allegedly failing to address allegations of hazing made by him and other students. The plaintiff in the lawsuit is former Southern Mississippi student Rafael Joseph. Joseph is alleging […]

In a statement released on Thursday morning, Fort Valley State announced the initial findings of the investigation into hazing involving members of the Blue Machine Marching Band. Per the statement, local authorities have concluded their investigation and have evidence that supports the charge of hazing and have made arrests. The statement is below. “The City […]

HBCU legend Shaquille Leonard has officially called it a career, announcing his retirement from the game of football in a statement released by the Indianapolis Colts. Leonard will formally mark his retirement during this week’s Colts matchup against the Raiders. Leonard not only leaves behind an amazing professional football legacy but also an inspiring HBCU […]

One of the most interesting matchups of the season has found a television home, as the Jackson State vs. Alabama State game will be broadcast on ESPNU. The SWAC announced via a statement that the Jackson State Homecoming matchup, featuring the red-hot Alabama State Hornets, will be broadcast on the channel. The Jackson State-Alabama State […]

Clark Atlanta University has added a new course to its curriculum to teach students about the ups and downs of the music department. Faculty members Bryan Calhoun and Jerry Clark teach “Fundamentals of the Music Business” through the university’s business department. People often see one side of the music industry. They see the glitz, the […]