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Former HBCU standout KhaDarel Hodge has had a standout season for the Atlanta Falcons and now he’s being recognized for his play. Hodge has made the NFL Pro Bowl as a special teams player alongside fellow teammate right guard Chris Lindstrom. “It’s always an honor when those guys have the opportunity to go be a […]

Following the departure of Sam Shade to Alabama A&M, Miles College is calling on another former University of Alabama and NFL standout to helm the reigning SIAC Champions. Former Indianapolis Colts defensive back Chris Goode has been hired to be the head coach of the Golden Bears, continuing the pipeline of former NFL talent leading […]

The Netflix show The Circle is all about making connections and building alliances. In some cases, players have connected not only in the game but in real life. While finding a romantic connection is not the purpose of the show, it has happened for a few lucky contestants. Season 7 stars Darian Holt and Jadejha […]

Happy Founders Day to the men of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated! Celebrating 114 years of “Achievement in Every Field of Human Endeavor.”In honor of Founders Day, here is a list of five notable members of KAPsi. Bill Russell Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. is the fraternity of many talented athletes, including the legendary Bill […]

The Southern & Grambling rivalry, one of the most storied in HBCU football, just got an interesting twist via quarterback Czavian Teasett. The former Jaguar quarterback is heading to the Tigers in a shocking offseason move that promises to give the Bayou Classic even more intrigue next season. Teasett posted of his intentions to enter […]

Following his retirement in 2023, Buddy Pough is returning back to South Carolina State as interim athletic director, per a report by WLTX t on Thursday afternoon. This will be Pough’s second time leading the athletics department on an interim basis, as he stepped into the role in 2023 following the departure of Keisha Campbell, […]

The Breakfast Club host Charlamagne Tha God has brought the popular fast-food restaurant, Krystal, to Orangeburg, South Carolina. Orangeburg is also the home of South Carolina State University. During the restaurant’s grand opening last month, he shared his personal ties to the university. “This means everything; I love Orangeburg. My father-in-law went to Claflin University, […]

Last month the Mississippi Valley State University “Mean Green Marching Machine”  band was invited to perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration in Washington D.C. on January 20, 2025, for president-elect Donald Trump. Since the announcement, both the band and university have received major backlash, especially from the HBCU community. The university is seeking help to […]

It’s the start of the New Year, and Norfolk State football has hired Michael Vick as their next head coach, ushering in a new era of their program. Although Vick doesn’t have formal coaching experience, he’s cemented a legacy in football both at the collegiate and professional levels. The Atlanta Falcons, the team that drafted […]

Jackson State won the Celebration Bowl and SWAC Championship a few weeks ago but they’re already putting themselves in a position to repeat their success from the 2024 season. The Tigers have signed Mississippi Valley State wide-receiver Nate Rembert, an explosive offensive star who is sure to bolster Jackson State’s balanced offensive attack. Rembert, an […]

Although DeSean Jackson was officially named Delaware State’s head coach last week, he’s already making waves on the recruiting trail. Jackson and the Hornets already landed Jackson State running back Kobe Boykin. Now, he’s secured a commitment from a former four-star wide receiver who is the son of an NFL star. Michigan State wide receiver […]

The Norfolk State Lady Spartans pulled off their second SEC upset this season, beating Auburn 63-57 at Neville Arena on Sunday afternoon. It’s yet another statement victory for the HBCU basketball powerhouse, which entered the matchup with a 12-4 record, including an earlier 57-54 upset over SEC opponent Missouri. Graduate guard Diamond Johnson delivered a […]

Following Colorado’s loss to BYU in the Alamo Bowl on Saturday evening, Deion Sanders staffers Vincent Dancy and Phil Loadholt are leaving the program to join Mississippi State per a report by Steve Robertson of 247 Sports. Loadholt served as the Buffaloes’ offensive line coach and Dancy served as defensive ends coach. Dancy, an HBCU […]

Miles College head coach Sam Shade has been hired as Alabama A&M’s next head coach per a statement by the institution on Sunday night. Shade joins the program after three seasons at the helm of the Golden Bears, where the team won the 2024 SIAC Championship and clinched a birth in the NCAA Division II […]

The DeSean Jackson era of Delaware State football is off and running, by landing a high-profile first recruit. The new head coach and multiple NFL Pro Bowler is adding a past champion from the HBCU realm. Kobe Boykin is joining the Hornets and Jackson’s first DSU team. The running back Boykin announced the move Sunday […]

Michael Vick is the new head coach of Norfolk State football, and many people are excited about the former NFL quarterback’s new journey. Jimmy Johnson and Andy Reid are the two latest people to show love to Vick and his coaching venture. Johnson gave Vick advice as he’s set to lead a group of young […]

In another shocking move in an exciting HBCU offseason, Ed Reed has been linked to the open head coach vacancy at Alabama A&M University. Per John Brice of Football Scoop, Reed is a finalist for the open position once held by former head coach Connell Maynor. Brice indicates that Reed has been in contact with […]

Norfolk State football made a major splash recently, hiring ex-NFL quarterback Michael Vick as their next head coach. Just 10 days since it was announced, Vick has landed his first player in the transfer portal — former UTSA defensive tackle Nick Booker-Brown. Via LightOnSports: Norfolk State has landed a commitment from former UTSA DL Nick […]

DeSean Jackson is ready to begin the next chapter of his life. As the next big name to make waves in the HBCU community, Jackson stunned the football world when he agreed to become the next head coach at Delaware State. One day after the news broke on Dec. 26, Jackson reacted to his new […]

The Mississippi Valley State University “Mean Green Marching Machine” has been invited to perform at the 60th Presidential Inauguration Parade in Washington, D.C., on January 20, 2025. The event will follow Donald Trump’s swearing-in as the 47th President of the United States. The institution has stated the total budget for this historic trip is $350,000, […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill floated the possibility of becoming an HBCU head coach once his NFL career is over. Hill, widely recognized as one of the fastest players in football, took to his X account (formerly Twitter) on Thursday evening to share his interest. “Have my HBCU coaching gig ready,” Hill wrote in […]

Former NFL wide receiver DeSean Jackson has reportedly finalizing a deal to become head coach of Delaware State University, according to a report by Jeff Lightsy Jr. of Victory Formation Media. “Just got a second source. Former #NFL Pro Bowler Desean Jackson will become the next Head Coach at Delaware State. S/O to @OffScript_Vidz with […]

Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul marching band performed alongside Beyoncé during the Christmas Day halftime show at the game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans. The band’s participation was confirmed by ESPN’s Kalan Hooks, who announced the collaboration on his X account, stating, “Texas Southern’s Ocean of Soul performed with Beyoncé during halftime […]

Michael Vick, the former NFL quarterback and Virginia native, has been officially appointed as the new head football coach at Norfolk State University. Cam Newton, another former NFL star, offered his perspective on Vick’s move to coaching. In the most recent episode of his podcast, 4th&1 With Cam Newton, the 35-year old discussed the challenge […]

Deion Sanders, head coach of the University of Colorado football team, extended a heartfelt message of support to Michael Vick following Vick’s introduction as Norfolk State University’s head football coach. The former NFL quarterback was formally unveiled during a press conference Monday morning, with Vick stepping into a role that deepens the trend of high-profile […]

Valdosta State head coach Tremaine Jackson is leaving the Blazers to take over as head coach of the Prairie View A&M Panthers, per a statement by Jackson and Valdosta State athletics. The announcement came Saturday evening via a post on Jackson’s social media account, shortly after Valdosta State’s 49-14 loss to Ferris State in the […]

Former NFL superstar and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Vick was announced as Norfolk State’s next head coach on Friday afternoon following weeks of speculation. But, Sacramento State was indeed a contender for Vick, as reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday afternoon. Sacramento State, which reportedly promised an expansive NIL budget and outlined […]

This week, Michael Vick officially took on the role of head coach for Norfolk State University’s football team, a move that makes him the latest NFL star to enter the coaching ranks at an HBCU. Following his hiring, Vick shared that he sought advice from Deion Sanders, one of the most prominent figures in the […]

Florida A&M women’s basketball head coach Bridgette Gordon has been named a nominee for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The announcement was made as part of the Hall’s unveiling of the list of eligible candidates, which includes other basketball greats like Carmelo Anthony, Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Dwight Howard. […]

Former NFL quarterback and Miami native Teddy Bridgewater has become a sought-after coaching candidate after leading the Miami Northwestern Bulls to a dominant 41-0 victory over Jacksonville Raines in the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) 3A State Championship on Saturday. The decisive win capped an incredible playoff run for Bridgewater’s alma mater, during which […]

History is within reach for Tremaine Jackson, the head coach of Valdosta State University, as he leads Blazers into the NCAA Division II Football Championship game against Ferris State on Saturday afternoon at 12 PM EST. Jackson, a former Texas Southern University player and the first Black head coach in Valdosta State history, is on […]

Only a week after then-interim president of Tennessee State University Dr. Ronald Johnson resigned, the university has found his replacement. The Tennessee State University Board of Trustees has appointed Dwayne Tucker as interim president. Tucker is an alumnus of Tennessee State. He was appointed during a special meeting on December 13. As a testament to […]

The Athletics Department at Tuskegee University has received a generous $1.5 million donation from an anonymous donor. The donation contributes to Tuskegee University’s athletic director Reginald Ruffin’s goal to raise money for the program. The athletic department will use this donation to further improve the experiences of student athletes, the band, and student government. “Tuskegee […]

Nike is continuing to run its highly successful Yardrunners initiative. The program launched back in 2020 to celebrate the history of HBCUs and their alumni. Created by Nike HBCU alums, the Yardrunners program combines purpose and creativity by working alongside trailblazers to create products and narratives that have a profound impact on the HBCU community. […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick has taken the helm as the head coach of Norfolk State University’s football program. The Spartans made it official on Friday when his coaching contract was unanimously approved by the Board of Visitors on Friday afternoon. The announcement introduced a wave of optimism and speculation for a fresh chapter in […]

Norfolk State has officially announced Michael Vick as the next head coach of the football program. Vick’s contract was unanimous approved by the Board of Visitors on Friday afternoon, making his hire official and kicking off a new era in Spartan athletic history. The institution released a statement about the hire and noted its historic […]

With all the buzz surrounding the ‘A Different World’ reboot, in a recent interview the show’s long-time producer and director, Debbie Allen, shares details about the spin-off that almost happened. In a recent interview with Lena Waithe on her podcast Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe, Debbie Allen revealed that NBC had a ‘A Different World’ […]

Jackson State earned its first Celebration Bowl victory in program history, defeating South Carolina State 28-7. The win marked a rematch of the 2021 bowl game, in which Jackson State lost to the Bulldogs 31-10. Head coach T.C. Taylor’s team completed what former head coach Deion Sanders failed to achieve during his tenure at Jackson […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team suffered a 68-59 loss at Corbett Sports Center to fellow HBCU rival Norfolk State University earlier today. North Carolina A&T (2-6) leads the all-time series 23-19 but has now dropped two consecutive games to Norfolk State. The teams last met during the 2020-21 season, with A&T winning the […]