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Florida A&M alumnus Xavier Smith stepped up in a big way in the Rams’ comeback victory over the 49ers. Smith scored a big punt return that put Los Angeles in position to win the game. His play even earned him a game ball from head coach Sean McVey. Smith’s journey to get to where he […]

U.S. News & World Report has released their 2023-24 ranking of the top HBCUs in the nation and a couple of new HBCUs have cracked the top 10. The list is published annually and uses several factors to determine the rankings of the HBCUs. The ranking system relies on two fundamental aspects: quantitative and qualitative measures that […]

One of the biggest headlines from the Washington Commanders’ impressive 38-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals is Jayden Daniels’s pass to offensive lineman Trent Scott for the first passing touchdown of his career. But, what Scott did after the touchdown has caused a lot of conversation that deserves some context. Jayden Daniels’ first NFL TD […]

Jayden Daniels had a stellar game to lead the Washington Commanders to a resounding 38-33 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. But, who would’ve thought that Daniels would get the first touchdown of his career by throwing to an offensive lineman that also happens to be an HBCU alumnus? Jayden Daniels’ first NFL TD pass goes […]

An HBCU marching band is set to perform alongside WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WWE’s Bad Blood Premium Live Event in Atlanta, Georgia in October. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff’s Marching Musical Machine of the Mid-South announced on their social media accounts that they’d be performing at the event. “Oh nothing… just expanding […]

The Grambling State Tigers defeated the Jackson State Tigers this past weekend in a highly anticipated matchup. Head Coach Mickey Joseph spoke about his team’s preparation and execution after the game, sharing his thoughts in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I knew they had a good week in practice; I knew they […]

Things between Alabama A&M University player Shelomi Sanders and her former NFL superstar father Deion Sanders are “all good” after Shelomi’s transfer from the University of Colorado Boulder. Sanders originally called his daughter’s decision to transfer to Alabama A&M “stupid” but has since come around. “You know, he is my dad, and he’s also a […]

The Aggie-Eagle Classic between North Carolina Central and North Carolina A&T was an exciting game for viewers, but not because of the performances from both teams; only one team showed up. The North Carolina Central Eagles scored a new season-high in points, winning the rivalry matchup 66-24. The Aggies appeared to be a shell of […]

While promoting his latest Atlanta-based show Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist, Samuel L. Jackson is throwing his support behind the Falcons on their home field. The honorary Oscar winner starred in a cinematic opening sequence for Sunday Night Football on Sunday that aired on NBC and Peacock before the Atlanta Falcons faced off against […]

Former HBCU star Emanuel Wilson made his presence felt as he got his first NFL touchdown in the Green Bay Packers dominant win over the Tennessee Titans. On 2nd and 15 with 8 minutes left in the third quarter, the Packers ran a screen pass play with Wilson as the recipient. Wilson caught the ball […]

As football season continues, so do the looks. We can’t get enough of how hard the Royal Courts step at each and every game. When it comes to football games at HBCUs, some people come for the band, some come to watch the game, and for others, they come to see what new looks the […]

Vice President Kamala Harris is collecting endorsements like Infinity Stones. Over 50 former football players from 25 HBCUs endorsed Harris and her selected vice president, Tim Walz, in the upcoming election. The list released by HBCU Buzz includes Pro Football Hall of Famers and Super Bowl MVPs. The players are coming together to encourage others […]

It’s so hard to say goodbye!!!! Guys, we only have two episodes of All American: Homecoming, before it’s gone forever. I can honestly say I’m going to miss this show. It gave a modern-day depiction of the HBCU experience while sticking with the drama we loved in the original series. With the show ending, I […]

Clark Atlanta pulled off a huge D1 upset over Bethune-Cookman University, beating their SWAC opponent 38-37. The Panthers, who entered the game 3-0-1  after last week’s matchup against Florida Memorial University was called off due to weather concerns, were dominated in the first half. The Wildcats hopped out to a 28-7 lead in the first […]

Stephen A. Smith shared an extremely heartfelt moment with Howard University student Harmony Bailey during Friday’s episode of First Take. Bailey, a junior broadcast journalism major, interviewed Stephen A. Smith as a child in 2010. Now, the moment has come full circle for Harmony Bailey and Stephen A. Smith. Smith stood amazed by the moment […]

Despite being the starting kicker for Colorado Football, Alejandro Mata still holds the HBCU experience in his heart. A former Jackson State kicker who’s played for Deion Sanders since 2022, Mata understands that his time at Jackson State was special. From Homecoming, to band culture, to Greek life, HBCUs have an extremely unique and contagious […]

Eddie George’s Tennessee State Tigers has six team captains this year. That’s six more than the team had last year. George’s change in philosophy on the leadership of the roster signals a new feel to his Tiger team in his fourth year at the helm of the program. In a quote attained by the Tennessean, […]

The Atlanta Dream have signed former Savannah State University star point guard Ezinne Kalu to a seven-day hardship contract. The organization announced the roster move this past Wednesday as they prepare for their WNBA playoff run. Kalu also appeared in the Dream’s win over the New York Liberty on Thursday. The 5’8 scoring machine aims […]

Could you imagine saying that Bronny James is your son-in-law? For Salli Richardson-Whitfield and her husband Dondrè Whitfield, that could be a possibility in the future. Whitfield’s daughter Parker Whitfield and LeBron James’ son Bronny James are dating. Two first sparked dating rumors last month when they were seen together at the 2024 Paris Olympics. […]

The Florida A&M Rattlers will travel to Alabama on Saturday for their second FBS matchup against the Troy Trojans of Troy University. With a record of 2-1 this season, this game will be the Rattlers’ last chance to prove they can compete with FBS programs in the NCAA. In a report by Gerald Thomas III […]

A rivalry that dates back over 100 years. The question of “who’s the real HU” fuels the rivalry between Howard and Hampton University. If you were to ask alumni from either school, they would tell you that their school is the “real HU.” Many celebrities and high-profile figures have taken sides when it comes to […]

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Incorporated is celebrating 61 years of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity, and brotherhood. Iota Phi Theta is the fifth fraternity and last organization of the Divine Nine. In honor of Founder’s Day, here is a list of notable members of Iota Phi Theta. Terrence “T.C.” Carson The one and only Kyle Barker […]

Happy Founder’s Day to the men of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 61 years of scholarship, leadership, citizenship, fidelity, and brotherhood. These men stepped on the scene at the height of the Civil Rights Movement in 1963 and have been committed to making meaningful contributions to society ever since. Showing some love to those […]

Jerry Rice carved out a truly iconic HBCU underdog story at Mississippi Valley State. While Rice is now a holder of multiple NFL records, an NFL Hall of Famer, and considered as the greatest wide receiver of all time, everything began in Crawford, Mississippi. Born to Eddie and Joe Rice, Jerry Rice was the sixth […]

The Aggie-Eagle Classic features a storied rivalry between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and North Carolina Central University (NCCU). Over the past decade, the series stands tied at 5-5, with NCCU winning the last two meetings. This rivalry dates back to 1922, when NC A&T won the inaugural game 26-0. Overall, […]

The Memphis men’s basketball program announced the hiring of Mike Davis as an assistant coach for the upcoming season. Davis joins Memphis after spending the majority of his coaching career with the Detroit Mercy men’s basketball team, where he compiled a 60-119 record as head coach. Davis was named Detroit Mercy’s head coach on June […]

The undefeated national champion South Carolina women’s basketball program has released its schedule for the upcoming season, which includes a matchup against an HBCU program. Coppin State, an HBCU based in Baltimore, Maryland, will visit South Carolina to face the Gamecocks on Nov. 14 at Colonial Life Arena. Coached by Dawn Staley, the Lady Gamecocks […]

From the football field to the television screen, Michael Strahan’s remarkable journey is nothing short of inspiring. Strahan proved himself to be a special talent on the campus of his HBCU Texas Southern University. The Tigers were engrained in the history of his family, as his uncle played for Texas Southern. It took one season […]

Florida A&M University Athletics has been awarded a single-year initiative grant of $87,000 by the NCAA for the 2024–25 academic year through the Accelerating Academic Success Program (AASP). Lead by Senior Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Administrator Brittney Johnson, Florida A&M received $87,000, which the school must cover the remaining $17,400. Under her leadership, […]

Alabama A&M University has solidified its commitment to excellence by extending the contract of Director of Athletics Dr. Paul A. Bryant through 2027, as approved by University President Dr. Daniel K. Wims. Bryant, only the fourth Director of Athletics in Alabama A&M’s 24-year history in NCAA Division I, has made significant strides in the past […]

Alabama A&M head coach Connell Maynor is one of the most compelling personalities in HBCU football and his latest antic at a recent press conference adds to his legacy of hilarity. During a recent press conference, Maynor’s phone went off with an ESPN notification. Instead of disregarding it, he picked it up and acted as […]

During the 2024 HBCU Week Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania President Joe Biden announced that an additional $1.3 billion would be going towards HBCUs. The Biden administration has already committed $16 billion to HBCUs since 2021. “In just four years, working with HBCU leaders, we’re making the most significant investment in Black America ever in American […]

This fall, former NFL star Cam Newton is bringing his hit podcast Funky Friday to the heart of the AUC, teaming up with EBONY and Wells Fargo for a special live recording. Hosted by Newton, Funky Friday brings a mix of lifestyle, relationships, workplace habits, and pop culture discussions, each episode featuring a new celebrity […]

In a heated debate over Deion Sanders’s recent criticism of the media, Paul Finebaum questioned Stephen A. Smith’s defense of the Colorado coach and even suggested he return his HBCU degree. The panel discussed Sanders’s recent remarks at a press conference where he alleged that college football reporters are jealous of players receiving money from […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson’s basketball legacy is deeply intertwined with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through her father, Roscoe Wilson Jr. Despite attending the University of South Carolina and playing under legendary coach Dawn Staley, Wilson’s journey reflects a connection to HBCU heritage that has shaped her career. Roscoe Wilson Jr., a […]

Allen Media Group’s HBCU GO has announced a new partnership with Procter & Gamble for the 2024 college football season. As the presenting sponsor, Procter & Gamble will support new programming and activations airing on HBCU GO this fall. Significantly, HBCU GO is AMG’s free-streaming digital platform and the leading media provider for the nation’s […]

Shannon Sharpe, one of the most iconic current media figures, worked extremely hard to be where he is today. The Hall of Fame tight end paved a successful career both on and off of the field by doing the work that most will not do. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sharpe grew up in Glenville, Georgia […]

HBCU alumni are shining in the NFL as the season starts. Former Miss Lincoln University Tamia Casey adorns the sidelines for the Philidelphia Eagles while Alabama State University alumna Armonii Lovejoy and Howard University alumna Makenzie Smith represent the Atlanta Falcons. Tamia Casey, an accomplished Lincoln University alumna, has made an inspiring transition from the […]

Two weeks ago, the 2024 Pepsi National Battle of the Bands celebrated its 10th anniversary in Houston, Texas. The Pepsi National Battle of the Bands honors the history and legacy of HBCUs as well as the talented marching bands that represent these institutions. With the theme “Celebrating Champions of Culture,” it drew approximately 43,500 people […]