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On Super Bowl Sunday Michael Vick signed off as a Fox Sports football analyst for the last time before he embarks on his new HBCU coaching journey. Vick, the former football star turned broadcaster, was named head coach of Norfolk State in December. On December 22nd, just one day before his introductory press conference, he […]

Cincinnati Bengals star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase won the FedEx Air & Ground Player of The Year award that was presented at the 2025 NFL Honors last Thursday and it will lead to a huge donation in support of HBCUs. To celebrate Chase’s victory, FedEx is donating $40,000 in his name to HBCUs across the […]

HBCU alumni have always shined in the NFL and even in the Super Bowl. From Doug Williams becoming the first black quarterback to win Super Bowl MVP to Jacoby Jones’s electric 108-yard touchdown return, HBCU talent has shined on and off the field. The Kansas City Chiefs are entering the Super Bowl with aspirations to […]

Saquon Barkley has taken the NFL by storm with his uncanny ability to make plays on the ground. Barkley recently won the 2025 NFL Offensive Player of the Year for his stellar first season with the Eagles that powered them to an NFC Championship and a rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl […]

Thursday night at the NFL Honors Sterling Sharpe, former star wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers, was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the Senior category. The long-anticipated honor was historic as he and his younger brother, Shannon Sharpe are the first pair of brothers to both be enshrined in the […]

Alabama State University alumna Dr. China Jude has been named president of Business Operations by the Motor City Cruise. Motor City Cruise is an NBA G League affiliate of the Detroit Pistons. Jude graduated from Alabama State with a degree in broadcast journalism. After being honorably discharged from the U.S. Naval Reserves, she later earned […]

The CBS soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ is giving students from Georgia-based HBCUs a chance to enter a contest to win a walk-on role on the daytime drama. The announcement comes less than three weeks from the show’s premiere episode. “In addition to launching a groundbreaking series, we, and CBS, wanted to offer an aspirational […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State have officially unveiled their National Signing Day class for his first season at the helm of the program. Yesterday, DeSean Jackson made a huge move by flipping former Jackson State recruit Chris Trumbull. Trumbull is from the Delaware area having attended Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, Delaware. Trumbull is […]

DeSean Jackson and Delaware State made a big move during National Signing Day, flipping former Jackson State commit Chris Trumbull. On February 2nd, Turnbull announced that he was committing to Jackson State. But, three days later on National Signing Day, he made a post on his X account announcing that he was instead headed to […]

Tennis phenomenon Coco Gauff donated $100,000 to the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) to provide tennis scholarships for students at HBCUs. UNCF announced earlier this week that they will administer the Coco Gauff Scholarship Program. “My family has a deep-rooted history with HBCUs, going all the way back to my great-great-grandfather. From aunts and uncles […]

Despite Michael Vick becoming head coach at Norfolk State, one of the Spartan’s key contributors is heading to North Carolina State in the 2025 season. During Signing Day, the Wolfpack unveiled their 17-member recruiting class that featured former HBCU defensive star AJ Richardson. Richardson announced his decision to enter the transfer portal on December 4th […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State have announced their signing day class, with several seasoned players being acquired from the transfer portal. Immediately following his hire, Vick already announced several key transfers such as quarterback Izrael Carter but his signing day recruiting class shows that Vick’s first year as head coach of the Spartans will be […]

Terrence Mathis and Morehouse College have secured Northeast High School’s record-breaking running back, Nicholas Woodford, aiming to strengthen their offense in an SIAC conference shaken up by significant coaching changes. Woodford announced the move on his social media page. “God’s plans and visions-Only one coach has to believe in me. @CoachCWalk7 Thank you for this […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has once again used his platform to highlight the importance of HBCU football, this time explaining his commitment to uplifting the sport during media availability at Super Bowl LIX. Mahomes emphasized the need for greater visibility and opportunities for HBCU athletes. “I show love because those guys have talent,” […]

After dropping his new song ‘4×4,’ Travis Scott is looking for an HBCU to perform with at Coachella. Scott took to X to announce that any HBCU that tries their hand at the horn arrangement on ‘4×4’ could potentially perform with him at Coachella. He also added he will potentially help with expenses for a […]

During their recent performance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, the Southern University Human Jukebox marching band announced that they will be performing during the pregame show during the Super Bowl. This is the band’s tenth Super Bowl appearance. “This means so much to the students after all they’ve been through this year,” Taylor said. “The […]

North Carolina A&T  is set to host an exciting and timely conversation as part of its Chancellor’s Speaker Series. Protecting My Peace,” the event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 20, at 6 p.m., in Harrison Auditorium and will feature a panel of young, influential voices in entertainment. Taking center stage will be Miles Brown, […]

For the first time in 35 years, Tennessee State University will no longer play in the Southern Heritage Classic. Interim President Dwayne Tucker shared the news in a meeting with alumni last week. During the meeting, President Tucker shared that the university was not offered enough money from the promoter to accept a new contract. […]

Fort Valley State University has announced the hiring of Marlon Watson as its new head football coach. Watson, who previously served as the defensive backs and special teams coach for Prairie View A&M University, succeeds Shawn Gibbs, who recently departed to lead North Carolina A&T University. “We are excited to welcome Marlon Watson to the […]

A suspect has been charged in the death of former HBCU basketball coach Samuel Jackson. Iquane Brown, who was brought to custody in the Houston County Jail last week, was formally charged on Monday. Brown charges include murder, aggravated assault, armed robbery, hijacking of a motor vehicle, kidnapping, use of a firearm during the commission […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George was asked to do an interview with the Chicago Bears last month as they looked to find their next head coach to fill their open vacancy. At first, George thought it was only Chicago fulfilling the Rooney rule requirement. The Rooney Rule, introduced in 2003, originated from recommendations by the […]

There’s something about the sound of a marching band that hits differently when you’re an HBCU alum. For Loreal Sarkisian,  the First Lady of the Texas Longhorns and a proud North Carolina A&T graduate, the connection to her alma mater runs deeper than just school spirit. Recently, Loreal shared a piece of her heart on […]

A gambling ring currently under federal investigation for its involvement in suspicious NBA betting activity also allegedly placed wagers against at least three men’s college basketball teams, including HBCUs teams, according to a report by ESPN’s David Purdum. Sources linked the gambling ring to bets placed against HBCU programs North Carolina A&T State University and […]

According to recent remarks by Roger Goodell, the NFL plans to maintain its diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives despite efforts by former President Donald Trump to eliminate such programs. According to a report by the Washington Post, Goodell stated in a December NFL Owners meeting that the league is not influenced by trends and remains […]

Classes are officially in session on Hillman Tok! North Carolina A&T University professor Dr. Leah Barlow kicked off the movement when she posted the coursework to her African American studies class on TikTok, and many professors began to follow suit. This movement soon became known as #TikTokUniversity. After seeing an influx of Black professors sharing […]

Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson looks set to build out his coaching staff, as 247 Sports reporter Brad Stainbrook reports that Cleveland Browns staffer Nemo Washington is set to become the Hornets offensive coordinator. Jackson has been tight-lipped about the members of his new coaching staff, but now a clearer picture is emerging of […]

Former Jackson State coach and NFL legend Deion Sanders took to his X account to react to the hire of Terrell Buckley as coach of Mississippi Valley State University. Buckley is the latest former NFL player to start his coaching career at an HBCU, following in the path of Sanders. “Proud of u my brother,” […]

Tennessee State head coach Eddie George surprised everyone by interviewing for the Chicago Bears’ head coaching vacancy. Now, he’s sharing his thoughts on the process, explaining that he didn’t think the interview was just procedural—he truly felt he was being considered for the job. Per The Tennesseean, George asked the Bears front office officials if […]

Uber has issued a response on the death of former HBCU basketball coach Samuel Jackson as a person of interest is in custody, per a report by local Middle Georgia news affiliate 13WMAZ. Iquane Brown, 30, is currently in custody at the Houston County Jail and faces multiple charges, including armed robbery, possession of marijuana […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State are already making inroads in the state of Virginia in recruiting, as linebacker I’ziah Emery is set to announce his recruitment to the Spartans this weekend per a report by the Virginian-Pilot. Emery is a standout linebacker for the Warwick High School Raiders, earning two first-team All-Tidewater selections. In a […]

Dillard University is set to welcome NBA legend and Buffalo Bills co-owner Tracy McGrady to campus ahead of the Super Bowl, per a report by NOLA.com. McGrady will participate in a fireside chat as part of Diverse Representation and William Morris Endeavor’s (WME) half-day programming at Dillard University. The event, scheduled from 10 a.m. to […]

Earlier this week a fatal plane crash right outside of Washington D.C. occurred when an American Airlines flight collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. All 67 passengers on American Airlines flight 5342 sadly lost their lives; among the lives lost was Kiah Duggins, a civil rights attorney and […]

The North Carolina A&T State University athletic department has suspended three of its leading scorers on the men’s basketball team indefinitely for violating team rules, per a report by HBCU Gameday. Ryan Forrest and Landon Glasper, along with sophomore Julius Reese, have all been suspended. The athletic department released a statement yesterday speaking on the […]

Michael Vick is making another addition to his coaching staff, this time adding former Auburn quarterback Wilson Appleton, per a report by Doug Samuels of FootballScoop. Appleton is the latest former football standout to join Vick’s coaching staff, joining names such as Tory Woodbury and Elton Brown. Appleton will step into a new role at […]

A fatal collision between an American Airlines flight and an Army Black Hawk helicopter claimed the life of civil rights attorney and aspiring HBCU professor, Kiah Duggins per a report by the New York Post. The crash, described as the deadliest airline disaster on U.S. soil in over two decades, took place Wednesday night near […]

Delaware State head coach DeSean Jackson joined The Pacman Jones Show and landed a huge commitment from Pacman Jones with a catch. During an appearance on the show on January 9, Jackson discussed his vision for the team and a unique challenge from Jones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Adam Jones (@realpacman24) The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) have announced plans for the inaugural Las Vegas HBCU Classic between Jackson State and Grambling State. The matchup is set to take place on October 25, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium. This landmark game will mark the 73rd all-time meeting of these iconic […]

The inaugural coaching staff for Michael Vick at Norfolk State is finally rounding into form, as he adds former Virginia Tech teammate Andre Kendrick as Norfolk State’s running backs coach. The move was announced by Norfolk State on Wednesday in a brief press release by Alex Lehmbeck, Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Communication. Kendrick was […]

Texas rapper Travis Scott, along with his Cactus Jack Foundation, will host the 3rd Annual HBCU Celebrity Softball Classic in collaboration with Project H.E.A.L. The event is set to take place next month at Daikin Park in Houston on February 13. Many other notable celebrities are set to make an appearance. This star-studded event will begin […]