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Virginia Union stamped their place into HBCU football history following their thrilling 34-31 overtime victory over Wingate to win their first NCAA Division II Playoff game. Virginia Union. The Panthers have dominated this season as they won their second straight CIAA title. Behind NFL prospect Jada Byers, Virginia Union featured a fearsome rushing attack that […]

Miles College has etched its place in HBCU football history as it joins a select group of football programs that have won an NCAA playoff game. The Golden Bears hosted Carson-Newman and beat them 14-13. The game was a defensive battle that Miles ultimately had the upper hand in, securing the historic victory with a […]

Kamala Harris may have lost the 2024 US Presidential Election to Donald Trump, but her historic candidacy added a significant achievement to her record. Harris garnered 74.3 million popular votes this election season, putting her as one of the candidates with the most popular votes in United States history. Her vote total surpasses Trump’s 2020 election […]

North Carolina A&T University is set to be the first school in the state of North Carolina to offer an undergraduate degree in artificial intelligence (AI). The program was approved by the UNC System Board of Governors earlier this week. Some universities in the state offer AI as a concentration in their computer science programs, […]

Former Georgia State Representative sbd gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams joined students on the campus of Howard University for a post-election discussion to talk about what the future holds for them following the 2024 presidential election. Abrams is the university’s inaugural Ronald W. Walters Endowed Chair for Race and Black Politics. The event, which was held […]

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) football has struggled in recent seasons under Willie Taggart and the recently fired Tom Herman. Now, as the Owls search for their next head coach, reports suggest that Ole Miss offensive coordinator Charlie Weis Jr. is the frontrunner. However, there has also been talk around town about NFL Hall of Famer […]

History is beginning to take shape for the Tennessee State football team. With a conference record of 5-2, the Tigers are gearing up to face their biggest opponent yet. Southeastern Missouri has dominated the Big South-OVC standings for the majority of the season, with their only conference loss being to Lindenwood 24-12. The game marks […]

The Texas Southern University Tigers under new head coach Cris Dishman are having a successful season by all accounts but he wants to see more support from the fans of the team. In his first year for the Tigers, and while his team is on the verge of finishing with a 5-6 record the best mark […]

With the start of postseason play, two HBCU programs have been selected to compete in the NCAA Division II playoffs. Miles College, the SIAC champions, earned the No. 4 seed in Super Region II and will host Carson-Newman, while Virginia Union, the CIAA champions, secured the No. 7 seed and will travel to Wingate University […]

The SWAC has launched an investigation into allegations that Jackson State improperly accessed the practice film of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ahead of their game on November 2nd. The news of an investigation into the allegations was first broken by media personality Scottay of Offscript TV on November 4th confirmed via a […]

Trillian Wood-Smith, better known as Trillian, is quickly making a name for himself in the music world. His newest single, “10 p.m. in Miami,” is turning heads, and he’s already gaining traction with a sound he describes as “Classy Fly.” But there’s more to Trillian than music he’s also a college student, entrepreneur, and the […]

With its impressive dedication to student-athlete success shown by the NCAA Graduation Success Rate, Jackson State University is once again in the news. Leading all HBCUs, Jackson State has an outstanding overall GSR of 87%, placing it among the best in the country. This year’s study focused on four Jackson State teams—women’s tennis, softball, women’s […]

Married to Medicine star Dr. Jackie Walters will serve as the keynote speaker at the 179th Commencement Ceremony at Elizabeth City State University. 243 students are set to graduate in this year’s fall commencement ceremony. As an expert in women’s health care, Dr. Walters has devoted more than 20 years to obstetrics and gynecology. For […]

Savannah State wide receiver D’Shaun Mitchell made HBCU history as he broke a school record previously held by Shannon Sharpe. Although the Tigers lost their season finale against Benedict College 35-27, Mitchell was unstoppable as he finished the game with 12 for 227 yards and two touchdowns. His 227 yards set Savannah State’s single-game receiving […]

Texas based HBCU Paul Quinn College has received a generous $1.5 million grant from the T.D. Jakes Foundation along with Wells Fargo. With this donation, Paul Quinn will create innovative campus housing in addition to a mixed-use community development model. With the goal of enhancing the campus and the surrounding community, the grant will start […]

An assistant football coach from Howard University has joined the extensive list of players and coaches suspended following the postgame brawl after Howard’s loss to North Carolina Central last week. The unnamed coach will be barred from participation in Howard University’s final game of the season against Morgan State University on Saturday, per an announcement […]

LeMoyne-Owen College is embracing an exciting new chapter in its history. During the 2024 Homecoming Weekend, the college proudly revealed its first-ever mascot, Walker The Magician, in a lively celebration between the women’s and men’s basketball games on October 26. This milestone moment highlighted the institution’s legacy while setting the stage for its future. This […]

Florida A&M University proudly celebrates the appointment of Professor Embry J. Kidd to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. With a Senate vote of 49-45 on November 18, Kidd now joins the Atlanta-based court, which oversees appeals from Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. This milestone makes Kidd one of only two Black judges […]

Tennessee State University faces a challenging financial situation, with state officials confirming on Thursday that the institution is essentially “out of money.” This announcement comes as the university continues to pay former President Glenda Glover an $800,000 contract, despite mounting criticism of her leadership during her time in office. House Speaker Cameron Sexton didn’t hold […]

The parents of La’Tavion Johnson, the 18-year-old student killed during homecoming festivities at Tuskegee University, have filed a lawsuit against the university. They have filed a wrongful death suit against the university and security officials. In a lawsuit filed in Macon County earlier this week named Tuskegee University, former university Police Chief Terrance Calloway; International […]

The sports world woke up to a shocking rumor when it was reported that Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis was expressing interest in becoming the head coach of the Florida Atlantic Owls. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lewis was being floated as an option but conflicting reports immediately threw cold water on the talks. Yet, the […]

An HBCU football player’s miraculous touchdown has the internet buzzing and even caught the attention of ESPN’s Marcus Spears. On Saturday 350-pound Southern University defensive tackle Willie Miles turned heads with his incredible 23-yard fumble return for a touchdown against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, sealing a memorable 31-9 victory. The Rumblin’, Bumblin’, and Stumblin’ from Willie Miles. […]

Following the massive postgame brawl between Howard University and North Carolina Central University on Friday evening, the MEAC has announced suspensions for 36 players involved in the melee as well as one coach. The conference has suspended 17 student-athletes from Howard University and 19 from North Carolina Central University, along with an assistant coach from NCCU, […]

The five time Grammy-nominated and two-time Grammy winner artist Tyler the Creator expressed his excitement after his song “Sticky” was performed by Jackson State’s Sonic Boom of the South during the fifth quarter of the football game against Alabama State this past weekend. THIS IS WHY I MADE STICKY!!!!!! THIS IS WHY I ARRANGED IT […]

As the Celebration Bowl approaches, multiple postgame brawls by HBCU football teams have spurred a significant rule change that will impact the post-game proceedings. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Celebration Bowl Executive Director John T. Grant announced that the losing team will now head directly to the locker room after the game, while the […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has handed out several suspensions and fines following the massive brawl between players from Jackson State and Alabama State following their game on Saturday evening. 16 student-athletes from Jackson State and Alabama State have been suspended for their involvement in the altercation. Both schools have also been fined $25,000 each by […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has a long history of supporting HBCUs. He’s made many financial overtures to black colleges in recent years but possibly Irving’s biggest act of support is hiring an HBCU alumna as his agent. Irving’s stepmother, Shetellia Riley Irving, is his new agent. She is an alum of Dillard University in […]

Baltimore Ravens legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed has been initiated as a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. The fraternity announced his membership into the organization on their social media accounts on Saturday evening.  “We would like to welcome NFL Legend and Hall of Fame player Ed Reed into […]

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated is celebrating 113 years of manhood, scholarship, perseverance, and uplift. In 1911, Omega Psi Phi was the first international fraternity to be founded on a historically Black college campus in Howard University. In honor of Founder’s Day here is a list of four notable men of Omega Psi Phi: Jalen […]

In the biggest upset of the HBCU football season, Mississippi Valley State beat Florida A&M 24-21 to end their home undefeated streak. Entering the game the Rattlers boasted a 23 game winning streak at Bragg Memorial Stadium dating back to 2018 and the Delta Devils had gone over a year without winning a game. But, […]

Following North Carolina Central’s massive 26-3 victory over Howard University, players from both teams were involved in a postgame brawl. The altercation happened as North Carolina Central head coach Trei Olver and Howard University head coach Larry Scott were shaking hands and was captured on ESPNU’s broadcast on the game. Postgame fight between North Carolina […]

After North Carolina Central got dominated by Howard University in a 50-21 loss last season that dashed their Celebration Bowl repeat hopes, the Eagles looked for revenge. North Carolina Central got just that, beating the Bison 26-3 in their effort to restore order in their intra-conference rivalry. This marked the 28th meeting between the Bison […]

Bowman Gray Stadium is getting ready for its next chapter in racing with exciting upgrades ahead of “The Clash” on Feb. 1-2, 2025. NASCAR, the City of Winston-Salem, and Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) unveiled plans today to revamp the historic venue for the return of NASCAR Cup Series racing. It will be the first time […]

When Harold L. Martin Sr. became chancellor of North Carolina A&T in 2006, few could have predicted the transformation that would follow. Fifteen years later, Martin stands as a towering figure in higher education, celebrated for not only elevating his university to new heights but also for his influence on public universities and Historically Black […]

HBCU North Carolina Central University freshman Gemaeka Smith has hired an attorney in search of answers after being shot in the thigh during HBCU homecoming weekend. Smith’s attorney, Sho Watson, says that once they figure out who is responsible for the shooting, they will do what needs to be done to hold them accountable. Following […]

Texas Southern student rapper Lil JSean has joined season two of the Netflix original series Rhythm+Flow, per a statement by the popular streamer. The Houston native made the announcement on his Instagram earlier this month. JSean is one of 33 new contestants this season. This season, 33 contestants will compete for a grand prize of […]

Ray “Misster Ray” Cunningham has been initiated as a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. The two-time Virginia State University alum and former ‘College Hill’ joined the Eta Pi Lambda chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in Pasadena, California. Cunningham is an award-winning producer, host, author, actor, and TV personality. He made his TV debut […]

First Take star Stephen A. Smith is back citing his anonymous sources, this time about Baltimore Ravens star Lamar Jackson. Jackson has put together an impressive season that could land him his third MVP as the Ravens look to win the AFC North once again. But, Smith alleged that members of Jackson’s “camp” sent him […]

Howard University alumna Christie Dashiell has earned her first Grammy nomination for Best Jazz Vocal Album. Dashiell, a talented vocalist and composer, earned her nomination for her album “Journey in Black.” Her sound is described as a blend of jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, and soul. Dashiell made the exciting announcement on her Instagram this […]