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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 […]

Tyrese Gibson’s daughter Shayla Somer Gibson has chosen her college home for the next four years. In an announcement on Instagram, the ‘Sweet Lady’ singer announced that his daughter will be attending Clark Atlanta University in Georgia. “CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY is the choice….. As a father I am forever indebted to the love and #DaddyDaughter love that […]

Florida State University made a major move to bolster its football program by hiring Devin Rispress, formerly Colorado’s assistant director of player personnel and high school relations. Rispress is leaving Deion Sanders’ staff to return to Florida, where he has a proven track record of recruiting top talent. Rispress announced his departure on his social […]

Television ratings for the Celebration Bowl jumped significantly this year, marking a turnaround after last season’s decline in viewership. The 2024 matchup between HBCU football powerhouses Jackson State and South Carolina State drew an audience of 2.1 million viewers, a 37% increase compared to last year’s total of 1.5 million, according to ESPN. This rise […]

Michael Vick’s recent hiring as head football coach at Norfolk State University has been met with lots of mixed reactions. One group in particular is not thrilled with Vick’s recent career move. The animal rights group, PETA, has released a statement on Vick’s recent news via Us Weekly. “After interviewing him at PETA’s office in […]

Micahel Vick and Norfolk State are set to play in their first “Battle of the Bay” against rival Hampton University. On October 4th, Norfolk State University will face off against Hampton University at Armstrong Stadium in Hampton, Virginia. The matchup marks the first meeting between the two longtime rivals under the leadership of Vick. Hired […]

Tyler Perry’s upcoming movie “Six Triple Eight” tells the story of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion. This battalion was the only predominantly Black, all-female unit of the Women’s Army Corps that served during World War II. One of the women in the 6888th was an HBCU alumna, a graduate of Talladega College. 855 women, […]

On Wednesday’s edition of ESPN’s First Take, Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the hire of Michael Vick at Norfolk State University. Vick and Norfolk State came to an agreement for him to become the next head coach of the program following the dismissal of head coach Dawson Odoms after four seasons at the helm […]

Alabama State University has hired its first flag football coach just ahead of its first flag football season in 2025. Jennifer Constuble was announced as a flag football coach by the university yesterday. She has been involved in the sport for over two decades with NFL flag football. She has head coaching expertise from her […]

Florida A&M University is still searching for a permanent president. The university made significant progress after being delayed twice after seven applicants were asked their stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. With the latest DEI law bill passed by Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the next president of Florida A&M may not be black. In a […]

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick played in the NFL for 13 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, Vick was hired as the head football coach at Norfolk State University in Norfolk, Virginia. As a native of the area, he will be right at home. Vick made […]

After weeks of speculation, Michael Vick issued his first statement after becoming head coach of Norfolk State University. The Virginia native confirmed the news on his Facebook page, announcing he is the new coach of the Spartans. He also shared his excitement about the opportunity to lead the program. “It’s an honor to announce that […]

Actress Dawnn Lewis has hinted that she and the rest of the original cast from A Different World might potentially be involved in the Netflix reboot in an Us Weekly exclusive. Lewis played Jaleesa Vinson in the original series. “All we know is that the majority of us, if not all of us, will be […]

Sacramento State lost out in the Michael Vick sweepstakes, as he’s set to become the head coach of Norfolk State but they have brought on another promising coaching candidate. Per a report by CBS Sports writer Cameron Salerno, the Hornets are set to hire UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion as the next head coach. Marion […]

NFL great and current Fox Sports NFL analyst Michael Vick has been hired as the next head coach of Norfolk State University, per multiple reports. The move follows reports that Sacramento State University looked to secure his services, touting FBS ambitions and an expansive NIL budget. The chatter of Vick being in the running to […]

Morgan State University’s Earl G. Graves School of Business and Management, also known as the Graves School, was ranked 60th in the country on Bloomberg Businessweek’s 2024-2025 Best B-Schools list. Morgan State was the only HBCU to make the list. The Graves School is named after Morgan State alumnus and BLACK ENTERPRISE Magazine founder, Earl […]

Fox Sports NFL analyst and former football great Michael Vick has caused a stir in the college football world as he’s been linked to two open head coaching positions Reports emerged this week linking Vick to the head coaching vacancy at Sacramento State, with Sacramento State President J. Luke Wood confirming discussions with the former […]

Trayvis Hunter, the younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, has taken the first big step in his own football journey. The Effingham County High School sophomore wide receiver announced Monday on X (formerly Twitter) that he received his first college offer from Eddie George and Tennessee State University. “Blessed to receive my 1st […]

Following his Heisman trophy victory on Saturday, Travis Hunter responded to the online criticisms of his girlfriend Leanna Lenee. During his emotional acceptance speech, Hunter thanked Lenee and his mother, crediting their unwavering support throughout his career. “First, I want to thank my fiancée and my mother,” Hunter said. “They’ve been with me since the […]

Former NFL star and current Fox Sports analyst Michael Vick has attracted interest from two FCS programs looking to bring him on as their next head coach. Earlier today, Michael Sauls and David Teel of the Virginian Pilot reported that Vick has interviewed for the position as the next head coach of Norfolk State University, […]

WWE’s Saturday Night Main Event featured a compelling nod to HBCU pride courtesy of WWE superstar Michin. She proudly represented her alma mater, Virginia Union University, prior to her historic match against Chelsea Green. The match aired live on NBC, as the two faced off to become the first Women’s United States Champion. Making her […]

Colorado star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman Trophy in what will be remembered as one of the smallest margins of victory in the history of the award. Hunter and Boise State star Ashton Jeanty were seen as the favorites in the Heisman race throughout the season, as both delivered historic performances every time they […]

Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter won the 2024 Heisman trophy this evening and he paid homage to his HBCU roots while doing so. Hunter made history as the first Heisman Trophy winner to have played the FCS level and the first winner to have come from an HBCU. “I thank all my brothers through college, […]

New FIU head coach Willie Simmons weighed in on Jackson State winning the 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl 28-7 over South Carolina State. Simmons recently led the Florida A&M Rattlers to a SWAC Championship and Celebration Bowl victory last season, breaking the MEAC’s five-game winning streak in the contest. “Congratulations to Jackson State and HC T.C. […]

The 2024 Cricket Celebration Bowl delivered a dominant performance from Jackson State, who claimed a 28-7 victory over South Carolina State on Saturday. The win marked a significant milestone for head coach T.C. Taylor, his first since taking over the program from Deion Sanders in 2022. However, one of the game’s most memorable moments came […]

Rajah Caruth, a rising NASCAR star, graduated today from Winston-Salem State University (WSSU), earning his degree in motorsports management. Caruth joined nearly 600 other graduates at the university’s Fall Commencement Ceremony, held at the Lawrence J. Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Caruth, a promising talent in stock car racing, was drawn to WSSU because of its unique […]

North Carolina Central(NCCU) defensive lineman Darius “Juju” Williams announced he will declare for the 2025 NFL, UFL, and CFL drafts. The senior took to social media to thank his teammates and share his decision. “First, I want to thank my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for blessing me with this gift and guiding me every […]

Following South Carolina State’s dominant 31-10 victory over Jackson State in the 2021 Celebration Bowl, Cobie Durant told a story about an encounter he had in the mall. “Another thing I’d say is that we had a little free time to go around Atlanta. I was in the mall with my teammates and the people […]

U.S. Air Force Lieutenant and Florida A&M University graduate Briona Carswell will make history as the first student from Florida A&M set to graduate from the new Department of Materials Science and Engineering. This department is a partnership between both Florida A&M and Florida State University’s College of Engineering. “I’m just grateful for the opportunity, […]