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This spring, rapper and avid basketball fan Lil Durk is teaming up with PepsiCo’s new lemon-lime soda Starry to deliver scholarships to HBCU students. The company is bringing the Starry Fizz Fest to four HBCUs and is providing a multitude of opportunities for students at Norfolk State, Hampton, Jackson State, and Morgan State. Starry is […]

The 2023 HBCU Homecoming Season was truly memorable, with excitement both on the football field and in the yards of various institutions. Star-studded concert lineups, celebrity appearances, and classic moments like Edward Waters’ game-winning touchdown against Tuskegee made last year’s festivities unforgettable. Homecoming 2023 also saw us come together as an HBCU family, uplifting Morgan […]

North Carolina Central star Davius Richard reached immense heights in his HBCU football career. He led his team to a thrilling 41-34 overtime victory over Jackson State in the 2022 Celebration Bowl and played in the 2023 FCS Playoffs against familiar HBCU foe Richmond. Richard joined HBCU Pulse Radio and spoke about which event he […]

On Thursday, Tennessee House Republicans voted to vacate the Tennessee State University Board of Trustees per a report by Melissa Brown of The Tennessean. The legislation was quickly signed into law by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee. Per the report, The Republican House supermajority went back on their previous agreement that occurred in committee with House […]

Aisha Cole-Hayes, also known as “Pinky,” the founder of the highly popular Atlanta restaurant Slutty Vegan, will be returning to Savannah State University this spring to give a commencement speech to the class of 2024. The news of her highly anticipated speech was announced by Savannah State and reported on by local affiliate WJCL. During […]

Tennessee State University received a $4.95 million federal investment from a bill sponsored by Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, also known as the “Godmother of HBCUs.” Adams, the founder and co-chair of the HBCU Caucus, helped pass the New Infrastructure, Technology and Education for HBCU Excellence plan, labeled IGNITE, in the 2023 Budget bill. The money […]

In the opening round of the March Madness NCAA Tournament, the Jackson State and UConn game nearly blew viewership statistics out of the water on Saturday, March 23. The game pulled in 1.1 million viewers, ranking just second in the women’s tournament behind Caitlin Clark and her Iowa Hawkeyes heavily anticipated March Madness opener against […]

South Carolina head women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley took time to shout out her former player, Olivia Gaines, for landing a coaching job at Allen University. Gaines played for Staley at South Carolina nearly a decade ago, and now she’ll follow in her coach’s footsteps by taking charge of Allen University’s women’s basketball team. “Olivia […]

In the hours following the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Morgan State University president Dr. David K. Wilson released an open letter to the university community. Baltimore houses HBCUs Morgan State and Coppin State University. The letter reads: Dear Morgan Community, I write to you today, disturbed by the tragic collapse of the […]

L. Gale Lemerand, a local entrepreneur and philanthropist, just donated $1.4 million to Bethune-Cookman University. The university stated it will use the funds to renovate two athletics buildings, the Academic Multiplex and Football Complex. They will name both facilities after Lemerand. “Mr. Lemerand’s generosity and commitment to furthering education in the state of Florida can’t […]

The Langston Lions mens’ basketball team are hoping to cap off a magical season with a win in their first NAIA Championship game against Freed-Hardeman. The Lions have been an impressive story all season. Including NAIA tournament wins, they are 35-1 on the season. Their lone loss came against Southwestern Assemblies of God University, 72-58. […]

Beverly Buck Brennan, the sister of NFL broadcaster Joe Buck and daughter of legendary St. Louis Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck, recently won a discrimination lawsuit against Harris-Stowe State University. Brennan received $750,000 from a St. Louis court for dealing with a “hostile work environment.” Katie Kull of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch first broke the news. […]

Viral TikTok star Reesa Teesa is slated to give the keynote address at Clark Atlanta University’s inaugural ‘CultureCon on Campus’ event. The event, which takes place on April 12, is an open conference for students aspiring to learn more about and connect with professionals in the creative space. “The opportunity to speak at CultureCon On […]

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived. This past Thursday, Hulu released the highly anticipated documentary, Freaknik: The Wildest Story Never Told. The documentary tells the story of the well-known HBCU spring break party that rose to popularity during the 80s and 90s. This project comes from executive producers Jermaine Dupri, Luther […]

Phylicia Rashad is set to step down from her role as dean of Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts after the 2023-2024 academic year. The news was reported by the Journal of Blacks In Higher Education on March 19th, although an email was sent in August informing the campus community of her […]

The Delaware State Hornets are officially removing Jazone Turner’s interim tag, naming her as their head women’s basketball coach. They hope Turner will establish some stability within the program as the school turns to its third head coach in four years. Turner will fully replace former coach E.C. Hill. “To God be the glory,” Turner […]

The Morgan State Bears are bolstering their football coaching staff through the addition of new wide receivers coach and pass game coordinator Tyrae Reid Jr. Reid has a wealth of football knowledge, as was evident with his two years as an assistant coach with the Washington Commanders in the NFL. “It’s a pleasure to have […]

Several students from North Carolina A&T made history as the 2023 recipients of the Astronaut Scholarship. Kristi Barnes, Breyana Robinson, and Maya Odom made news headlines for earning a $15,000 scholarship that helps those in pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees. This is the first time in HBCU history that more than one […]

The Human Rights Campaign’s HBCU program has released a syllabus inspired by Beyoncé’s 2022 Renaissance, per a detailed report by Billboard. Renaissance: A Queer Syllabus, was released on Monday and is described by Billboard as “a sprawling collection of academic articles, essays, films and other pieces of media rooted in Black queer and feminist studies and […]

North Carolina A&T’s Maleia Bracone hit a clutch game-winning three-pointer to power the Lady Aggies over Old Dominion 48-45 to advance in the 2024 WNIT tournament. The game was hosted in North Carolina A&T’s Corbett Sports Center, affectionately known by A&T students and alumni as “Club Corbett”, with 3,224 fans in attendance for the team’s […]

Lincoln University of Missouri president John Mosely has been reinstated after a third-party investigation found no claims of bullying, per a letter released by the institution via the Board of Curators, the organization in charge of choosing and enforcing disciplinary actions on the president. Please click this link to view an open letter from the […]

Following the UConn Lady Huskies’ big win over Jackson State to advance in the Women’s March Madness tournament, Geno Auriemma had nothing but praise for Tiger head coach Tomekia Reed. Auriemma used a bit of his time in the postgame press conference to salute her for an amazing season as well as speak about how […]

Future WNBA stars Paige Bueckers and Aaliyah Edwards boosted the UConn Huskies to an 86-64 victory over the Jackson State Lady Tigers in the opening round of March Madness. Bueckers, Edwards, and teammate Ashlynn Shade combined for 74 of UConn’s 86 total points, effectively beating Jackson State on their own. The Lady Tigers mustered a […]

‘Freaknik: The Wildest Party Never Told’ premiered on Thursday on Hulu, sparking numerous conversations as anticipated. The documentary recounts the tale of “Freaknik,” the Atlanta picnic that evolved into a spring break festival embraced by HBCU students in the 80s and 90s. Hulu stated that the documentary was produced to commemorate the 40th anniversary of […]

Jackson State’s Miya Crump showed absolute hustle on defense early in the first half and women’s basketball fans are giving her praise for it. UConn got a steal on Jackson State and attempted to take advantage of a fast break opportunity. UConn star Paige Paige Bueckers looked to have a clear lane to the basket […]

Grambling did what it could to stop future NBA draftee Zach Eday from imposing his will and leading his team to a big win to kick off March Madness. But, the 7’4″ center from Toronto was inevitable. Eday’s game is a callback to what appears to be an ancient time in basketball where the offense […]

An upcoming film produced by North Carolina Central student, Cameron Elyse is drawing is facing backlash online from HBCU students and alumni. The film Legacy, set to be released soon, showcases the pride and joy of Black Greek-lettered organizations. However, it’s facing backlash for being filmed on UNC-Chapel Hill’s campus instead of the campus of an […]

Jordan Brown got the opportunity of a lifetime to jumpstart his budding career in media. The Spring 2022 graduate of North Carolina A&T journey to being a part of the two-time Oscar-nominated film The Creator is a testament to taking advantage of the moments in front of you. “So, how I got the creator was I […]

Grambling’s big comeback victory over Montana State on Wednesday evening is set to bring in big money for the SWAC. Because of the win, the SWAC is set to get about $2 million over the next six years. The value of a unit for the men’s NCAA tournament this year is $341,802. The value changes […]

After Grambling’s First Four tournament victory, head coach Donte’ Jackosn got a call from Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris, a Howard University alumna, is incredibly supportive of HBCUs and called Jackson to congratulate them for earning a bid to play top-ranked Purdue. Who called @gsutigers_mbb coach Donte’ Jackson after the historic first-ever @MarchMadnessMBB win Wednesday […]

The Grambling State Tigers clinched a notable 88-81 win over the Montana State Bobcats in the First Four, advancing to the first round of the NCAA tournament. Their effort in their first NCAA tournament win in their program’s history showcased the principle, “Faith without Work is dead.” Montana State entered the night as heavy favorite. […]

Grambling State just got a huge 88-81 overtime victory over Montana State in the First Four tournament, officially punching their ticket to their big dance with a date with top-ranked Purdue. The Tigers made a miraculous comeback to beat fellow FCS foe Montana State to become the only HBCU this year to compete in the […]

After eight years of service, Alabama A&M women’s basketball coach Margaret Richards decided to step down from her position. The university’s athletic director Dr. Paul A. Bryant said she stepped away to pursue other opportunities. “We are grateful for the dedication and effort that Coach Richards has shown during her tenure with the Alabama A&M […]

Howard University forward Seth Towns gave an insightful press conference after the Bison’s First Four game against the Wagner Seahawks. Howard fell to Wagner, 71-68, leaving Towns and his teammates with a despondent demeanor. Towns has gained national recognition as an eight-year college basketball veteran, and unfortunately, it seems as though he’s played his last […]

After two years of play, Shaqir O’Neal, son of NBA all-time great Shaquille O’Neal, announced his decision to transfer from Texas Southern. O’Neal committed to the Texas HBCU in 2021, but redshirted the 2021-22 season. Texas Southern forward Shaqir O’Neal, son of Shaq, is hitting the transfer portal. https://t.co/9bSPVAkXDs — HBCU Gameday (@HBCUGameday) March 20, […]

Florida A&M is parting ways with long-time men’s basketball coach Robert McCullum. Per a statement released by the athletics department on Wednesday, Florida A&M will not be renewing McCullum’s contract, which expires on June 30th. A search committee will be created to lead a national search to determine the next head coach of the men’s […]

The Howard Bison put forth a valiant effort in the First Four round of the NCAA Tournament, but they fell short to the Wagner Seahawks, 71-68. Howard entered the game with high hopes after defeating Delaware State in the MEAC championship game. The game before, they vanquished the top-seeded Norfolk State, 80-74. At the beginning […]

Norfolk State head coach Robert Jones could be gearing up for a substantial pay day after being linked to the opening at the University of Illinois-Chicago. The Flames fired four year head coach Luke Yaklich on March 11. They finished 4-16 two years in a row, prompting the coaching switch. In 2021, Jones inked a […]

The Jackson State Lady Tigers are entering the NCAA Tournament after coming off one of, if not their best, season in recent memory. The women’s basketball team destroyed their competition, finishing with a 26-6 record. They went undefeated in the SWAC and cruised to a conference title by defeating each of their opponents by double […]