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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 […]

Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has made his love for HBCUs known in recent years and he recently showed love Johnson C. Smith, the only undefeated HBCU football program in the country headed into Week 10. The former Panthers star was in Charlotte for a football camp that was hosted on the campus of Johnson […]

Nike launched its #Yardrunners initiative back in 2020 with the goal of recognizing HBCU alumni who “ran the yard” and had a significant influence on their campus. The campaign has since persisted by releasing a number of HBCU-themed collections every year, which include clothing and footwear that honor HBCUs. The newest release are sneakers in […]

Billboard named Howard University and Tennessee State University as two of the top music business schools in the country. The Howard University Warner Music. Blavatnik Center for Music Business is known for its distinctive curriculum, which combines significant social justice activities with standard music business courses. While the Tennessee State University Commercial Music Program provides […]

Doug Williams has been named a semifinalist for the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame class in the Contributor category. Williams was one of 25 candidates to make the initial ballot alongside his former coach and fellow HBCU football legend Eddie G. Robinson. Williams made the cut for the semifinalists alongside K.S. “Bud” Adams, Ralph […]

 Grambling State football coach Mickey Joseph apologized for his earlier comments regarding officiating in the team’s loss to Texas Southern over the weekend. Grambling State athletics posted his apology on their X account. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬: pic.twitter.com/HlTEckWVAf — Grambling State Football 🐯 (@GSUFootball01) October 28, 2024 “As the […]

Grambling State University is locking in the talent that is driving its athletics to new heights. On Thursday, Dr. Trayvean Scott, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics, announced contract extensions for four head coaches, softball’s Nakeya Hall, women’s soccer’s Justin Wagar, women’s volleyball’s Paige Phillips, and baseball’s Davin Pierre. Approved by the University of Louisiana System […]

Yeah Glo! Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla is set to perform at the Honda Battle of Bands in 2025. The Honda Battle of the Battles is the top showcase for HBCU bands in the country. For the first time in 19 years, the Honda Battle of Battles Invitational Showcase will be held on the west coast. GloRilla […]

Diamond Johnson made waves by landing on the 2025 Preseason Nancy Lieberman Point Guard of the Year Watchlist, announced Monday by the Naismith Starting Five. This marks the fourth preseason honor for Johnson this season, following recognition as MEAC Preseason Player of the Year, All-MEAC First Team, and inclusion on the 2025 Becky Hammon Mid-Major […]

The second annual HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is less than two weeks away. As the festival approaches, Miles Ahead Entertainment has unveiled some of the events and celebrity guests for the festival. The HBCU First LOOK Film Festival is the brainchild of Howard University alumna Shelia Eldridge. Earlier this month, the festival announced that […]

Renowned author and poet Nikki Giovanni hosted Virginia State University’s second Triennial James Arthur Baldwin International Symposium as the Artist-In-Residence. “This event not only celebrates the profound legacy of one of the most influential literary and cultural figures of the 20th century but also provides an invaluable space for thought-provoking discourse, reflection, and collaboration among […]

As a part of its partnership with Spelman College, the music streaming service Spotify opened its Spotify NextGen podcast studio on campus. The NextGen audio program, which is a part of Spotify’s larger Equity Fund programs, strives to develop, bring to life, and expand the podcast culture around HBCUs. Since the start of their partnership […]