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Alcorn State is set to officially replace Tennessee State in the 2025 Southern Heritage Classic, per a social media announcement by the Classic. Alcorn will travel to Memphis, Tennessee to play University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, who replaced Jackson State in the classic in 2023. “We are thrilled to welcome Alcorn State to Memphis […]

Former Florida A&M University Athletic Director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes is returning to her alma mater as Virginia State University has named her as the new Associate Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. Since graduating from Virginia State in 2001, In her new position, Sykes brings over 20 years of experience in collegiate athletics. “I am honored to […]

There’s been a lot of conversation about Shedeur Sanders as the NFL Draft nears. While the Colorado QB is heralded for his play and his remarkable college career, scouts have also drawn caution because of “external factors” as well as some of his play on the field. Perhaps the biggest topic surrounding Sanders these past […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated has issued a statement about the passing of Southern Univeristy student Caleb Wilson.  Wilson collapsed and died early Thursday morning after participating in an off-campus fraternity ritual, per a report by WAFB. He was reportedly taking part in a ritual organized by members of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity when […]

The Spelman College location of Slutty Vegan is officially closed following a student poll conducted by the college’s dining advisory board. The restaurant officially closed on February 26 and will be replaced with a Twisted Taco location. The announcement was made just one day before the restaurant closed in a post on Instagram. Spelman College […]

Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, has received yet another $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, making it the second multimillion donation to the university just this year. This generous donation will continue to support the university’s mission to improve campus amenities and on-campus living conditions for students. “We are humbled that Livingstone received […]

Former Valdosta State head coach Tremaine Jackson has officially started his HBCU coaching journey and recently invoked LSU’s Brian Kelly to make a point about recruiting. Jackson is not one to mince words and Kelly caught a little shade in his recent comments. In comments secured by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football’s Cory Hogue, Jackson talked […]

Morgan State University has made a huge move, announcing that they’ve opted into the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, a $2.7 billion resolution aimed at addressing past restrictions on student-athlete compensation. Morgan State, an HBCU program that competes in the Mideastern Athletic Conference, joins several Power Five athletic programs with the aims of fostering a […]

An HBCU student enrolled at Southern University collapsed and died early Thursday morning after participating in an off-campus fraternity ritual, per a report by WAFB. 20-year-old Caleb Wilson was reportedly taking part in a ritual organized by members of Omega Psi Phi fraternity when he collapsed. Per WAFB, the ritual reportedly involved pledges standing in […]

North Carolina A&T University has launched a new program to help boost the enrollment of Black male students at HBCUs. The Male Empowerment Network, or Aggie M.E.N., offers events and mentorship centered around the welfare of Black men at North Carolina A&T. Male students are eligible to enroll in the program both at the start […]

Former Florida A&M star Jeremy Moussa is getting a huge professional opportunity with the European League of Football. Moussa has signed with the Cologne Centurions of the European League of Football, the league announced on Wednesday. The Cologne Centurions have signed Jeremy Moussa as their QB1 ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/oXIoXGhANA — European League of Football (@ELF_Official) February […]

Michael Vick’s Norfolk State Spartans are set to continue their matchup against Towson University per a report by FBSchedules. Towson is a football program that MEAC teams are familiar with, as they play against a few of the teams in the league each season. The first game of the series is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. […]

Grammy-award winning Hip-Hop and R&B artist Lauryn Hill recently took to her Instagram account to pay tribute to Roberta Flack. Flack passed away at the age of 88, per a report by AP on Monday afternoon. Hill, known for her rendition of Flack’s song “Killing Me Softly”, shared her thoughts on her passing. In her […]

Michael Vick is stepping into his coaching era at Norfolk State but he took a trip down memory lane in a recent podcast appearance on the Glory Daze podcast hosted by former Texas A&M star and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Like Manziel, Vick was a game-changer for the Virginia Tech Hokies and Vick believes that […]

Terrell Buckley is making a splash addition to his new Mississippi Valley State coaching staff, hiring Sam Parker from NCAA Division II National Champion Ferris State per a report by Football Scoop. Parker is the second Division II National Championship participant to join the SWAC as Tremaine Jackson left Valdosta State to become the head […]

Former U.S. Vice President and Howard University alumna Kamala Harris took to her social media on Tuesday to pay tribute to Roberta Flack. Flack passed away at the age of 88, per a report by the AP on Monday. Harris shared a picture of her with Flack and said on her X account, “Roberta Flack […]

Norfolk State basketball is often in the headlines for the program’s excellence and dominance but Spartan guard Christian Ings’s dunk transcended HBCU basketball and received viral acclaim on Monday. Oh my. 🤯#GoldStandard🔰 #SCTOP10 pic.twitter.com/oskuoYaOza — Norfolk State Men’s Basketball (@NSU_BBALL) February 25, 2025 With just 18.4 seconds remaining in the Spartans’ game against Morgan State […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated issued a statement via their social media account in support of Joy Ann Reid following the cancellation of her MSNBC show The ReidOut. Reid became an honorary member of the sorority in 2021. The social media statement reads: “We unequivocally support our Soror, Joy Ann Reid, following MSNBC’s decision to remove […]

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated recently issued a statement on the firing of Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., the first African-American Joint Chiefs of Staff. On Friday, President Donald Trump announced via his TruthSocial platform that he had dismissed Charles Q. Brown Jr., the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Trump also […]

Long before Roberta Flack became an icon of American music, her story began as a classically trained piano prodigy who broke barriers and left an indelible mark during her time at Howard University. Born in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in 1937, Flack demonstrated exceptional musical talent from a young age. At just 15, she was […]

South Carolina State linebacker Aaron “Boog” Smith is emerging as an HBCU prospect to watch, as he could possibly hear his name called during the NFL Draft this season. After a stellar season for the Bulldogs that saw him help the Bulldogs clinch the MEAC Championship and appear in the Celebration Bowl, the defensive standout […]

Virginia Union University’s star Jada Byers has been named the 2024 recipient of the Deacon Jones Trophy, an honor awarded annually by the Black College Football Hall of Fame to the most outstanding player in HBCU football. Byers is the first Division II player to win the award since 2018. Byers received the award Friday […]

Florida A&M University and North Carolina Central University, two perennial HBCU football powerhouses, have announced a two-game home-and-home series set for the 2025 and 2027 seasons, according to FBSchedules. The first matchup will take place on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, at Bragg Memorial Stadium in Tallahassee, Florida, when the Rattlers host the Eagles. The series […]

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has temporarily suspended the 1890 Scholars Program, a scholarship initiative that provides significant financial support to students attending HBCUs. The program was designed to attract more students to agricultural fields by covering full tuition, room, and board at 19 HBCU land-grant institutions. Encompassing disciplines such as agriculture, animal science, and […]

Michael Vick has made another huge addition to his coaching staff, as he has added two-time HBCU champion DeCedrick Quinn Sr. to his inaugural coaching staff. Quinn brings a wealth of experience to Norfolk State as he was instrumental in the success of programs such as South Carolina State, where his efforts contributed to a […]

Southern University safeties coach and former star HBCU player Sean Wallace has passed away after a battle with prostate cancer at the age of 53. The school confirmed his passing on Thursday. The institution released this statement: “Jaguar Nation it is with Heavy Hearts, We Announce the Passing of Coach Sean Wallace (1972-2025) It is […]

HBCU football champion and Jackson State star Irv Mulligan has been making his presence felt during the NFL HBCU Combine as he looks to hear his name called during the NFL Draft in April. Mulligan was a dominant running back for the Tigers as an elusive back with a penchant for long runs that put […]

Fisk University gymnastics is undergoing its first coaching change in the program’s young history. Head coach Corrinne Tarver is no longer with the program, per an announcement by the University. Assistant coach Nuriya Mack, who joined the program in 2023, has been named interim head coach as a national search for a new leader is […]

Former NFL star turned HBCU head coach DeSean Jackson has made headlines once again this offseason, this time for offering Madden San Miguel, better known as ‘Baby Gronk’ a verbal scholarship to Delaware State. View this post on Instagram A post shared by MaxPreps (@maxpreps) The news, originally reported by MaxPreps and 247Sports, attracted significant attention due […]

In a state with a rich history of HBCUs, Georgia’s University System Board of Regents has long operated without direct representation from these institutions. That may soon change. State Representative Floyd Griffin of Milledgeville has introduced House Bill 203, a measure designed to ensure that at least one at-large seat on the Board is filled […]

Prairie View A&M University has locked in a new Homecoming opponent for the 2025 season. Athletic Director Anton Goff announced that the Lincoln Oaklanders will step in to replace North American University, which recently discontinued its football program. The shocking decision by North American University to shut down its football program left PVAMU scrambling for a […]

DeSean Jackson has made a splashy new addition to his coaching staff as Delaware State announced on Wednesday that former Miami Hurricane and NFL star Clinton Portis will be joining the team as running backs coach and run game coordinator. Portis, who played for the Miami Hurricanes from 1999-2001, was a key member of the […]

As the NFL Draft nears, Colorado star Sheduer Sanders appears to be poised to be one of the first players selected, if not the first pick in the NFL Draft to the Tennessee Titans. But, per NFL Insider James Palmer, some teams are expressing concerns about Sanders. “With Shedeur Sanders I’ve talked to a couple […]

The football schedule for DeSean Jackson’s debut season as head coach at Delaware State has been announced. The team will host MEAC powerhouses Howard University and South Carolina State, along with a challenging out-of-conference lineup that promises to put the team to the test. The Hornets will open their 12-game season on Thursday, Aug. 28, […]

The HBCU athletic commissioners of the SIAC, CIAA, SWAC, and MEAC have written a letter to Congress addressing the future of HBCU athletics amid significant changes in the sports landscape, per reporting by HBCU Gameday. The letter highlights critical issues such as conference realignment, the growing NIL space, revenue-sharing debates, and the potential classification of […]

The NAACP is honoring former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards with the Chairman’s Award. The award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional public service and use their positions to implement significant change. Previous award recipients include Samuel L. Jackson, Tyler Perry, Danny Glover, Ruby Dee, Amanda Gorman, Rev. James Lawson, […]

Talladega College’s interim president Dr. Walter Kimbrough has defended the decision to eliminate six athletic programs in a bid to ensure the institution’s financial stability and make responsible fiscal decisions. The HBCU recently announced the discontinuation of men’s volleyball, acrobatics and tumbling, men’s and women’s golf, and men’s and women’s indoor track. This move comes […]

Mentorship has the power to shape lives, providing guidance and life skills that help individuals grow from childhood into adulthood. For L. Daniel Jorndt, retired CEO of Walgreens, one mentor who made an enduring impact on his life, Marion E. Williams. In honor of Williams’ legacy, Jorndt and his wife, Patricia, have donated $5 million […]

Atlanta Falcons part-owner and venture capitalist Rashaun Williams has pledged to donate his entire salary from the team for the next four years to his HBCU alma mater, Morehouse College. The announcement was made during The 37th Annual “A Candle in the Dark” Gala at Morehouse College, where Williams, a proud alumnus, credited the institution […]