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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 […]

Just as the Theatre Department at Dillard University celebrated its 90th anniversary, they announced their partnership with Emmy Award-winning composer Elvin Ross. Ross, who is a native of Louisiana and the CEO/Founder of the E. Ross Studios School of Film Television, is leading a cutting-edge academic project that has the potential to completely transform the […]

Jay-Z’s Shawn Carter Foundation, with help from Toyota Motor North America, is launching the Champions for Financial Legacy (CFFL) program next spring. The program will offer a financial curriculum based on real-world applications. Lincoln University, Norfolk State University, and Virginia State University students will benefit from the program. The program, which was created in partnership […]

A fight that occurred after an HBCU football game featuring Florida A&M and Prairie View A&M led to suspensions and fines from the SWAC, per a statement by the conference. The incident occurred on November 9th after the Panthers’s shocking 31-12 win over Florida A&M on Saturday FAMU finally lost to another school outside of […]

In a closely contested game that saw a second-half comeback, North Carolina A&T (A&T) fell to George Washington University (GWU) 85-80 on the road. The Aggies, now on a two-game losing streak, fought hard but couldn’t close the gap in yesterday’s matchup. Junior Landon Glasper led A&T with 22 points, six rebounds, three assists, and […]

This season, Dawn Staley and South Carolina are hosting an HBCU and they plan to travel to play at one next year. The Lady Gamecocks will host Coppin State University in their home opener on Thursday at 7:30 PM EST. Per comments by Staley obtained by South Carolina beat writer Alan Cole, Coppin “moved some […]

Virginia State University has named Felicia Johnson as Interim Athletic Director. This decision comes a month after the death of former Virginia State Associate Vice President of Athletics, Peggy Davis. The university appointed Johnson to the position effective immediately. Johnson joined the athletics department at Virginia State in 2021. She previously held positions as the […]

The victim who died during the mass shooting at Tuskegee University during the university’s 100th homecoming celebration has now been identified.18-year-old LaTavion Johnson has been identified as the victim. Many sources say Johnson died saving others from gunfire. Many say ‘he’s a hero in his own way.’ Johnson died last week following a shooting during […]

A suspect has been identified in the fatal shooting that took place at Tuskegee University during the university’s homecoming weekend. Jacquez Myrick has been named the suspect in the shooting. 16 people were injured, with 18-year-old La’Tavion Johnson being the only fatality. Myrick is a native of Montgomery and is not a student at the […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball team lost to a score of 66-47 to the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill(UNC) on Tuesday night at Corbett Sports Center before a crowd of 3,593, including future A&T Hall of Famer Tarik Cohen. It was the first meeting between the two teams in 15 years, and the game […]

Yesterday, Vice President Kamala Harris extended heartfelt wishes to Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. on their 102nd Founders’ Day, celebrating the legacy and impact of this historic sisterhood. Founded on November 12, 1922, at Butler University in Indianapolis, Sigma Gamma Rho is unique among the Divine Nine sororities for its foundation by seven educators and […]

South Carolina State University proudly announces that NFL executive and esteemed HBCU alumnus Ted Crews, class of 1999, will serve as the keynote speaker for the Fall 2024 Commencement Convocation. This highly anticipated ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at 10 a.m., in the Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center. In his current role with the Chicago […]

Robinhood Markets, Inc. has launched a groundbreaking partnership with Howard University, marking its first collaboration with an HBCU. This initiative brings Robinhood’s signature Money Drills program to Howard, the ninth Division 1 university to implement this program, specifically designed to tackle financial challenges that often impact student-athletes. With this collaboration, student-athletes will gain essential financial […]

This past weekend I returned to Howard University for the second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival. The purpose of the three-day event was to honor HBCU students and alumni in the film industry and to highlight Black filmmakers at HBCUs. Students were given the opportunity to network and learn at the festival, which included […]

As the football season comes to a close, four HBCU Division II programs are still in the mix for NCAA playoff spots heading into the final week before the field is announced. With only the top seven teams earning a berth, each outcome in Week 11 will be crucial in determining postseason positioning. Due to […]

This year marks 102 years of sisterhood, leadership, and service for the women of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc. These ladies have lived up to their motto, “Greater Service, Greater Progress,” through their numerous national initiatives and positive contributions to their communities. In honor of Founder’s Day, here are five notable women of SGRho. Hattie […]

Georgia has a new black pageant queen – she is Torreé Theodore, a North Carolina A&T State University alum and former Miss North Carolina A&T. The new and reigning Miss Black USA beat contestants to the crown at the Douglass Theatre in Macon, Georgia this year and she will take her talents to Washington, D.C. […]

Following Sunday’s shooting, Tuskegee University will no longer be open to the public. The new measure was announced by Mark Brown, president and CEO of Tuskegee University, during a news conference Monday afternoon. “The Tuskegee University community is heartbroken by what happened on our campus Sunday morning,” Brown said. “Moving forward, no one will be […]

Clark Atlanta men’s basketball opened their 2024-25 season with a 61-51 victory over West Florida University on Friday. The matchup opened the GSC/SIAC crossover and began the Panther’s SIAC Championship defense. Senior forward Shemani Fuller led Clark Atlanta in scoring and rebounding, tallying 15 points and 12 rebounds. Defensively, Kharye Cayne was a nightmare for […]

Prairie View A&M halted Florida A&M’s two-game winning streak with a 31-12 win this past Saturday. The Rattlers traveled to face their Southwestern Athletic Conference rival in a game that began with disappointment. Starting quarterback Daniel Richardson suffered a concussion early in the first quarter. The loss of Richardson caused the Rattlers to turn to […]

The Lady Spartans of Norfolk State pulled off a stunning upset, defeating the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Lady Tigers of Missouri, 57-54, in a closely contested matchup. This victory is a significant one for Norfolk State, coming early in the season against a Power Five program. It further solidifies the Spartans’ standing as one of the […]

Spelman College is making history in aquatics with the launch of the Jaguars Swim Club, a new team that marks the first all-women’s swimming club at an HBCU. The team, led by Spelman’s aquatics director and head coach Adrienne Wesley, celebrated its debut with an exhibition at the Wellness Center, where students and staff showcased […]

Deion Sanders and Colorado have achieved immense success this season. After finishing 4-8 in his first season, Sanders has led the Buffaloes to a 7-2 season where the team is bowl-eligible for the first time since their Alamo Bowl appearance in 2020. But, ESPN’s Paul Finebaum believes that the Pro Football Hall-of-Famer should leave Boulder […]

A 25-year-old male has been arrested following the shooting on Tuskegee University’s campus during homecoming where 16 people were left injured and one person died, the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency told WSFA12. This incident marks the first shooting at the university since Sept. 2023, when four were injured at a student housing complex according to […]

Florida A&M’s starting quarterback Daniel Richardson suffered an injury that left him out for the game in the team’s 31-12 loss to Prairie View A&M in a SWAC Championship rematch. Richardson was concussed after being sacked by Prarie View A&M defensive end Davier Farrow and remained out for the duration of the game. Backup quarterback […]

Ending the game without scoring a single touchdown the Aggies fall to the Villanova Wildcats on the road 31-3. The Wildcats struck first with an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Connor Watkins to Jaykan Sanchez with 9:23 left in the first quarter. Both teams exchanged field goals in the second quarter, bringing the score to […]

Mississippi Valley State University football player Ryan Quinney was killed in a car crash on Friday evening, per a statement released by the institution’s social media pages. The statement read: “We are heartbroken to share that our beloved student, Ryan Quinney, tragically lost his life in a car accident last night. Ryan was a bright […]

South Carolina State QB Eric Phoenix put HBCUs on the map and drew the attention of Pat McAfee for his devastating move in South Carolina State’s Halloween night win over North Carolina Central. Phoenix trucked a North Carolina Central defender when he decided to tuck the ball and run on an offensive drive. The force […]

The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) football season concludes this weekend, with three teams in contention for the 2024 CIAA football championship set for November 16 in Salem,NC. Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) (8-1, 5-1 CIAA), Virginia Union University (VUU) (7-2, 6-0 CIAA), and Virginia State University (VSU) (6-3, 5-1 CIAA) all have a shot […]

With one game left in the season winning the next game is mandatory for a few DII HBCU programs. The 2024 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) football championship race will be decided this week, with four teams still in contention and one slip-up can shift the entire conference. Let’s look at the current scenarios for […]

Delaware State University is launching a women’s wrestling team in the Fall of 2025, per a press release sent out by the university’s athletic department on Thursday. The program is set to be the first Division I HBCU women’s wrestling program and the launch of the program is made possible by a $1.25 million donation […]

Black college students across several states, including some HBCU students, have reported receiving anonymous text messages laced with racist references to slavery following Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 Presidential Election on Tuesday. The messages followed a chilling script, with recipients being told they’d “been selected to pick cotton at the nearest plantation.”   View […]

WNBA legend Candice Dupree secured her first victory as head coach of Tennessee State University in the team’s 72-62 win over Cumberland on Monday. TSU was the first team to score, thanks to a free throw from Somah Kamara, and soon the points began to accumulate. The Lady Tigers established their largest lead of the […]

An HBCU student has been released from jail after the road rage charges against him were dropped by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. Clark Atlanta University student Ladavious McNair had been held in custody at the Fulton County Jail with multiple charges, including aggravated assault and battery. McNair was arrested on October 2 in […]

Vice President Kamala Harris returned to her alma mater, Howard University, to deliver her concession speech. Harris conceded the election to Donald Trump after losing the 2024 presidential election this week. Many Harris supporters were disappointed by the outcome, but during her speech she urged them to “continue the fight that fueled this campaign.” “Let […]