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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 […]

San Antonio has been chosen as the host city for the 2025 Men’s and Women’s HBCU All-Star Basketball Games, which are scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 6, at Freeman Coliseum. The games will be positioned between the NCAA Men’s Final Four matchups, with games held on Saturday and Monday at the Alamodome, bringing […]

As the football season moves past its midway point, ten HBCU standouts have been named as finalists for the Aeneas Williams Award. Howard DB Kenny Gallop Jr. won the award last season and he headlines the HBCU defensive stars making plays for their respective teams this season. The list of nominees is below. Kendall Bohler, […]

Stephen A. Smith is arguably the biggest voice in professional sports with his bombast, outsized opinions and unvarnished confidence in the takes he gives daily. Smith has parlayed that influence and fan base into a robust media platform, particularly through his podcast The Stephen A. Smith Show. On his podcast he often takes a step […]

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. has released a statement on Vice President Kamala Harris historic presidential run. The organization released the statement via the school’s official Instagram page. Here is the full statement from Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc.: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated proudly congratulates our Divine Nine sister, Vice President Kamala Harris, on […]

Vice President Kamala Harris’ net worth in 2024 is $8 million. Harris is the vice president of the United States and is the most high-profile HBCU alumni in America. After President Joe Biden deciding not to run for re-election, Harris became the Democrat nominee for president in the 2024 election but with only 107 days […]

Tennessee State football’s four-game winning streak came to an end this past Saturday as they faced a tough 28-21 loss against conference rival UT Martin. In terms of conference standings, the impact was manageable; Tennessee State dropped from second to fourth place, while UT Martin moved up to the second spot in the conference. The […]

Shelomi Sanders, daughter of NFL Hall of Famer and Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders, made her long-awaited return to the hardwood this week with the Alabama A&M Bulldogs. Now back in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), Sanders is eager to prove herself on the court. In her debut, Sanders played just 10 minutes but […]

The Florida Beach Bowl, a postseason college football game featuring teams from two Historically Black College and University (HBCU) conferences, will not be held in 2024, sources confirmed. The bowl, which sought to build on the success of its inaugural game, struggled with funding issues. The post-season game which launched last year, matched teams from […]

Grambling State’s women’s basketball team made headlines in HBCU athletics Tuesday with a 101-point victory winning 131-30 over Centenary College. The Lady Tigers dominated from the start, outscoring Centenary 91-9 in the first half. Centenary struggled offensively, shooting just 8-of-48 from the field and committing 41 turnovers, half of which were made by two players. […]

Last month, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University had its famed “Greatest Homecoming on Earth” (GHOE), drawing unprecedented crowds. With an estimated attendance of 131,753—based on ground and aerial law enforcement assessments, this year’s GHOE was truly an event to remember. Over the course of a week, alumni, students, fans, and friends gathered in […]

Alabama A&M University linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr. remains hospitalized after suffering a severe head injury during a game last month. Burnett was injured during a game against Alabama State University on October 26. His family has since started a GoFundMe account to help cover medical expenses and housing for his family while he recovers. “He […]

Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor paid tribute to Bulldog linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., who suffered an injury during the team’s HBCU rivalry clash with Alabama State in the Magic City Classic. Burnett, who transferred from Grambling to Alabama A&M in the offseason, stayed in UAB hospital days after the injury he sustained during the game […]

Johnson C. Smith University was shut out by Fayetteville State University, 27-0, Saturday afternoon at the Irwin Belk Complex. The Golden Bulls managed just 192 total offensive yards, while the Broncos dominated with 393 yards. Fayetteville State also controlled time of possession, holding the ball for 35:33 compared to JCSU’s 24:26. “Total team effort today,” […]

In a close battle that would go into overtime, the Bears of Morgan State held off to beat the Spartans of Norfolk State 38-37. Down 24-16 at halftime after trailing 24-3, the Bears faced a critical need for a comeback against Norfolk State to prevent the Spartans from pulling away. After early struggles from Duce […]

Memphis women’s basketball narrowly escaped a huge HBCU upset over Mississippi Valley State in their season-opening game on Monday. Memphis entered the game as the clear favorites, ready to start their season with a successful victory over a Devilettes team that has struggled significantly in recent years. Under the leadership of Sh’Diamond McKnight, the team […]

President Joe Biden presented the National Humanities Medal to Ruth J. Simmons, the eighth president of Prairie View A&M University and the first female president in the school’s history, at a White House event. The award recognizes people who have made significant contributions to history and cultural access that have improved our knowledge of the […]

Virginia Union University capped off its HBCU homecoming week with a 91-0 beatdown of fellow CIAA competitor Bluefield State University. The Panthers, led by sensational running back Jada Byers, are a formidable opponent that is proficient in moving the ball on the ground. But, their win over Bluefield State as well more than what anyone […]

Jackson State University Athletic Director Ashley Robinson has inked an extension for his success leading the athletic department in his tenure. Robinson has positioned himself as one of the best athletic administrators in HBCU football, helping lead Jackson State to immense success across several sports. Jackson State University president Dr. Marcus Thompson spoke glowingly of […]

If Kamala Harris were to win the race for president of the United States on Election Night, she’ll do so with Howard University as her backdrop. The Harris-Walz campaign has already announced that Howard University would be the election night headquarters of the campaign. But, per reporting by Slate Senior Writer Mark Joseph Stern, Harris […]

BET is set to air the 2nd annual HBCU Honors next month. The ceremony will celebrate prominent HBCU alumni. Will Packer, Fantasia Burrino, and Hezekiah Walker will be honored. Comedian and Fisk University alum Kim Whitley will be the host. Howard University will host the ceremony on November 14 in the Cramton Auditorium. “Hosting HBCU […]

Jackson State men’s basketball coach Mo Williams has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Williams prepares to tip off the basketball season for the Tigers. “I am blessed, definitely blessed and humble. This is home for me, I believe […]

The North Carolina A&T women’s basketball program is drawing attention for the upcoming season, and after their impressive finish last year, it’s easy to see why. The Lady Aggies are ranked preseason No. 17 in the collegeinsider.com poll, marking the highest preseason ranking in program history. A&T is coming off a successful 22-12 season, finishing […]

Jackson State football coach T.C. Taylor has inked an extension for his HBCU success with the program. The extension was announced by Jackson State athletics via a statement as Taylor’s Tigers sit atop the SWAC and are in the driver’s seat to make the SWAC Championship in the SWAC East division. “It’s truly a blessing, […]

In an exhibition, The Tornadoes of Talladega College upset the Braves of Alcorn State University with a score of 68-67. Three players combined for 35 points to lead Talladega to a 68-67 upset over Alcorn State in an exhibition match. The Tornadoes jumped out to an early 11-1 lead in the first half before the […]

Howard University is one step closer to achieving Research-1. Howard will have greater access to research money as well as recruiting top-tier professors due to its R-1 status. The university will officially be granted R-1 status this upcoming spring. New Carnegie Classification criteria have made the path to R-1 status easier to achieve. To be […]

South Carolina State escaped #21 North Carolina Central’s comeback efforts en route to securing a major 24-21 conference victory. The Bulldogs win grants them sole possession of first place in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. Additionally, the Bulldogs have won five straight games in their first year of the Chennis Berry era. Going into the game, […]

Florida A&M University has created the George and Alice Thompson endowed scholarship after receiving a $115,000 gift from Tola Thompson. The scholarship was created to have a significant, long-lasting, beneficial influence on Florida A&M athletics and the experience of student-athletes. Thompson donated the funds to her parents, George “Godfather” and Alice Thompson, who ties to […]

Media rights and conference realignment is a huge topic of discussion amongst HBCU supporters and North Carolina A&T Athletic Director Earl M. Hilton III added an interesting dimension to the conversation in recent comments during a virtual University Athletics Townhall.  North Carolina A&T made their move to the CAA in 2023 after a stint in […]

­The Pirates of Hampton University celebrated their homecoming with a 41-21 victory over conference rival Elon University. Hampton Quarterbacks Malcom Mays and Chris Zellous combined for 104 passing yards and one touchdown, completing 17 of 25 attempts. The running game was pivotal, as the duo of Ja’Quan Snipes and Tymere Robinson rushed for 172 yards […]

 The Yale men’s polo team recently kicked off their fall season with a groundbreaking match against Morehouse College, marking a significant moment as Morehouse becomes the first polo team at an HBCU in the United States. After two years of discussions between both college clubs and support from the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, Calaway […]

The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference will have a national televised feature matchup this Thursday, as the 6-2 North Carolina Central Eagles visit the 5-2 South Carolina State Bulldogs(SC State). This game marks the first meeting between the teams this season and the 29th overall. The Eagles lead the all-time series 15-13 and will make their 14th […]

During their homecoming last week, Spelman College honored actress LaTanya Richardson-Jackson and her husband, actor Samuel L. Jackson, with the opening of the newly renovated performing arts center named after them. The couple met in 1970 as students at Spelman and Morehouse College. “Sam and I are continually invested in the success of Spelman College […]

It is official, Vice President Kamala Harris will use her alma mater, Howard University, as an headquarters on election night. This news comes right after more than 75,000 people joined Harris last night for her speech on Ellipse. Harris received a degree in political science and economics from Howard University in 1986. In addition to […]

HBCU legend Doug Williams has been having a phenomenal year. He recently was announced to be a semi-finalist in the contributor category for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is now receiving a huge honor from the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Williams is set to be the recipient of the 2024 AFCA Trailblazer […]