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Vice President and Director of Athletics at Florida A&M University, Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, sent an email to athletics staff stating that she is “no longer employed at FAMU.” The email, sent to the athletic staff, was publicly released by Tallahassee.com reporter Gerald Thomas III. First reported by Vaughn Wilson, FAMU VP/AD Tiffani-Dawn Sykes has resigned. She […]

Yesterday, Dr. Timothy Beard, Interim President at Florida A&M University, requested the immediate resignation of his senior leadership team. The team comprises 20 members, including Dr. Donald Palm, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President, Allyson Watson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. William E. Hudson, Vice President of Student Affairs, and Tiffani […]

In a powerful show of solidarity, rap superstar Megan Thee Stallion has openly expressed her unwavering support for U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles following the recent controversy surrounding her bronze medal at the Olympics. Megan posted on her Instagram story, sharing a photo of Chiles alongside an emoji crossing her fingers and a heart emoji. The […]

Back in June, former NBA standout Michael Kidd-Gilchrist made a pit stop at Hampton University to share his life’s story with households on the Peake Childhood Middle. Kidd-Gilchrist stated that he wanted to increase access to speech therapy after suffering from a stuttering problem his entire life. “I don’t know myself without stuttering. So as […]

Talladega College has announced the hiring of Andre Payne as the new head coach of the women’s basketball team, the Lady Tornadoes per a report by WHoopsDirt. Payne brings over 20 years of coaching experience to the role, aiming to revitalize a team that ended last season with a 9-19 record and a swift exit […]

Following the end of a better-than-average season, former members of the Virginia State University women’s lacrosse team are exposing the alleged abuse they suffered while on the team. Former players are claiming the season was filled with bullying, harassment, and intimidation from current head coach Ashley Lawerence and her father, Thomas Lawrence, who is the […]

Former HBCU Stars Jarveon Howard and Emanuel Wilson played a major role in the Green Bay Packers preseason win vs. the Washington Commanders. Wilson led the team in rushing with 13 carries for 67 yards and a touchdown, while Howard was second on the team with 8 carries for 44 yards. Wilson showcased an elite […]

HBCU Star receiver Shaquan Davis re-signed with his first NFL team, the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday, the New Orleans Saints announced Davis’ signing in their list of transactions. The South Carolina State standout returns to the Saints after a stint with the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles waived Davis on Aug. 7. The Saints’ efforts […]

Livingstone College alumna Quanera Hayes is returning home as a Gold Medalist! At 32 years old, Hayes secured her first Olympic medal as a member of the USA track team in the women’s 4x400m relay. Hayes ran an impressive 51.27-second split on the first leg, propelling the team to victory and achieving the second-fastest time […]

The 2024 Paris Olympics brought all the celebrities out. Over the past two weeks, we’ve seen multiple celebrities travel to the City of Light to cheer on Team USA as they compete in the Olympic Games. Celebrities such as Snoop Dogg, Queen Latifah, Gabrielle Union, and even First Lady Jill Biden were in attendance. Many celebrities’ […]

Tennessee State University alumni Shaticka Robinson won big on Netflix’s ‘Barbecue Showdown’. Robinson, a Nashville native brought a winning flavor to the culinary world by being crowned the champion of Season 3 of Netflix’s “Barbecue Showdown.” The eight-episode series, which premiered on July 4th, featured nine top barbecue masters competing in intense cooking challenges. Hosted […]

The excitement at North Carolina A&T is real as the campus prepares for yet another headlining homecoming celebration, affectionately known as “GHOE.” On August 7th, the institution announced that tickets for the football game against Hampton University, or as some may say the real “HU” are already sold out. The announcement came during last year’s […]

Super Bowl Winning HBCU alum Quinton Bell debuted for the Miami Dolphins this past Friday. Bell played a role in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl run in 2020, and has continued to prove his worth as an athletic and versatile defender. Now in Miami, Bell prepares to have a great year coming off the […]

Southern University Tight Ends coach Fred McNair recently shared his thoughts on his departure from Alcorn State University, reflecting on his tenure and the circumstances leading up to his exit. During an interview with “Locked On HBCU Sports,” McNair expressed a mix of nostalgia and frustration. “When you’re at a place so long, a place […]

The majority of gymnasts from Talladega College’s recently discontinued program will transfer to Wilberforce University for the school’s inaugural gymnastics team, according to an announcement by Brown Girls Do Gymnastics on social media. The Wilberforce team is set to begin competing in January 2025 under the leadership of newly appointed Head Coach Eboni Jackson. Jackson, […]

In a significant boost to its offensive line, the Colorado Buffaloes, led by head coach Deion Sanders, have secured former LSU and HBCU standout lineman Kardell Thomas, according to Colorado Buffaloes on Sports Illustrated. Thomas, who brings a championship pedigree from LSU’s 2019 title-winning team, will join the Buffaloes following a successful stint at Florida […]

Following intense deliberation, the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees has approved a one-year, $150,000 contract for head coach Patrick Crarey II, per the Tallahassee Democrat’s G. Thomas II. It starts on Aug. 8 and runs for a year. The decision to offer Crarey a contract was not without its challenges. In June, the Board […]

Former Jackson State defensive standout James Houston IV aims to return to terrorizing quarterbacks for the Detroit Lions. A season-ending injury resulted in James Houston playing 3 games in 2023. Houston would not be able to showcase his pash-rushing prowess last season after suffering a fractured ankle on September 17, 2023, in a week two matchup vs […]

Former South Carolina State football standout and Los Angeles Rams DB Cobie Durant plans to build on a strong sophomore campaign in 2023. Durant tallied 39 total tackles with 6 pass deflections and a blocked-kick on special teams last season. He emerged as a promising member of a young  Rams secondary and aims to keep […]

This weekend, the College Football Hall of Fame is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Atlanta this month. To kick off the celebration, Atlanta native and rapper Antwan “Big Boi” Patton is set to host a free concert. The celebration coincidentally takes place on the same weekend as the MEAC/SWAC Challenge, an annual historically black college […]

The Cincinnati Bengals signed former HBCU defensive star Joshua Pryor on August 7th. The 6’4, 280-pound defensive lineman is a second-year player out of Bowie State who spent his rookie season with the Washington Commanders after wrecking CIAA backfields for Bowie State. This signing gives the Bengals some necessary defensive line depth and allows the […]

A Coco Gauff-affiliated grant program is helping an HBCU tennis program in a big way. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced that they have awarded a $21,000 grant to North Carolina Central University to refurbish the tennis courts in honor of Coco Gauff. USTA Southern gave $12,000 and USTA North Carolina contributed $5,000. This […]

Eddie George was not pleased after the Tennessee State University football program failed to obtain an Academic Progress Rating of 930 from the 2019-2020 through 2023-2024 academic school year. This has resulted in a level one violation penalty, per a report by The Tennessean. The Academic Progress Rating is a metric used by the National […]

A new report released by the Tallahassee Democrat shows that Florida A&M University spent almost $15,000 for the Batterson Farms CEO to visit the university back in May. The visit and the spending coincided with Gerami’s speech at the university’s Spring commencement ceremony and Gerami’s subsequent announcement of dubious $237 million donation. An investigative report […]

North Carolina Central University has released a statement regarding the death of student-athlete Terrence Howard. Howard sadly passed away at the age of 19 on August 1st after being involved in a tragic car accident. According to Terrance Howard’s family, he was struck by a passing car after being involved in a minor crash during […]

North Carolina A&T University alumna Jordyn Foster is joining the Los Angeles Rams as a part of the football operations staff. The university made an announcement via Instagram regarding Foster’s departure. “Farewell to Jordyn Foster, whose impact on NC A&T as Director of Football Operations was nothing short of remarkable, the Instagram post read. “As […]

Clark Atlanta University has announced its partnership with MOGL, the leading athlete marketplace and operations software provider in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) arena per a statement secured by HBCU Pulse. This collaboration positions Clark Atlanta as the latest HBCU athletics department to capitalize on the evolving NIL landscape, joining peers like Howard University, […]

Fans of the iconic sitcom “A Different World” have reason to celebrate—Netflix is reportedly developing a sequel series that promises to bring the beloved show into a new era. Per a report by Deadline, the sequel will follow the adventures of Dwayne and Whitley Gilbert’s youngest daughter as she navigates life at the illustrious Hillman […]

Stats Perform and Urban Edge Network (UEN) have created a new HBCU + FCS National Player of the Year award. In addition, the two groups recently released A 20-player watchlist for the highly anticipated award. While 129 FCS schools compete in Division I college football, some of the best athletes from HBCUs have gone unrecognized. […]

Allen Media Group’s HBCU Go will expand to a nationwide audience this fall. The company recently agreed to a deal with Fox-owned stations in Los Angeles (KCOP-TV) and Chicago (WPWR-TV). Adding KCOP-TV and WPWR-TV completes HBCU Go’s distribution lineup, allowing them to broadcast HBCU Football across 95% of U.S. TV households. The free streaming platform […]

Over the weekend at the 60th International Biennial Boule in Houston, Texas, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. welcomed R&B singer and former Destiny member LaTavia Roberson as an honorary member of the sorority. She was inducted as an honorary member alongside Krystal Harris, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Bianca Knight, Sharon Moody, Kim Roxie, April Showers, Kera Wright, […]

In order to support the future financial stability of four historically Black medical schools, Michael Bloomberg’s organization, Bloomberg Philanthropies, donated $600 million to their endowments. The endowments will go to Howard University College of Medicine, Meharry Medical College, Morehouse School of Medicine, and Charles Drew University of Medicine & Science. Xavier University, which is set […]

Former Florida A&M football standout and Dallas Cowboys LB Markqueese Bell plans to build on a stellar sophomore campaign in 2023. Last season, Bell tallied 95 total tackles with 2 forced fumbles and 4 pass deflections. Bell emerged as a key contributor for the Dallas Cowboys as they battled the injury bug in 2023, and […]

Talladega College gymnastics star Kyrstin Johnson has transferred to Temple University. Johnson made the official announcement yesterday on her personal X account. Johnson was the first gymnast from an HBCU to win an NCAA Team Competition. Next Chapter! Please to announce! I’m an Owl!!! @TempleUniv Gymnastics! 🦉 pic.twitter.com/vHK6c1vv72 — Kyrstin Johnson (@KjFlips05) August 5, 2024 […]

Terrance Howard, a former defensive back for the University of Alabama who had recently transferred to North Carolina Central University, has tragically passed away, per a report from KHOU. Howard’s untimely death followed a tragic accident on I-85 near Salisbury, North Carolina. According to his family, Howard was involved in a minor crash during a […]

Season 3 of College Hill: Celebrity Edition has officially come to an end. This season and past seasons, we’ve seen celebrities navigate the ups and downs of attending college at an HBCU for the first time. If you could pick any celebrity to be on College Hill, who would you pick? Here are a few […]

Kenny Blakeney, head coach of Howard University’s basketball team, has a bold vision for Bison basketball. In a bid to ensure his program remains competitive in an increasingly stratified college athletics landscape, Blakeney is seeking $100 million from private investors, per extensive reporting by the Washington Post. “College athletics is a full-fledged business now,” Blakeney […]

Florida A&M running back Kelvin Dean has landed a NIL deal with Krispy Kreme through its Tallahassee chains. He made the announcement via his X account yesterday. Excited to announce my partnership with @krispykremetallahassee! Recieve an original glazed dozen for just $10.49 when you order a “Dean Dozen” at any Krispy Kreme Tallahassee location! Offer […]

Vice President Kamala Harris crossed the Alpha chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha during her time at Howard University. Throughout her career, Harris has always had the support of her sorority behind her, so when she announced her run for president, they were overjoyed. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. headquarters is located in Chicago, and […]