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As the energy of NBA All-Star Week filled the city with celebrations of culture, sport, and storytelling, the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival seized the moment to spotlight the next generation of filmmakers. During a special 25th anniversary tribute to Love & Basketball, the beloved 2000 classic that seamlessly blended romance and basketball culture, festival […]

The CIAA tournament is officially upon us, and it has the chance to be one of the best in recent memory. Winston-Salem State is in the midst of a historic run on the women’s basketball side, as they finished the regular season with a 23-3 overall record and a 14-2 record in conference. This is […]

Jackson State baseball scored a huge victory over Yale during the Andre Dawson Classic. The Tigers prevailed in a 6-5 victory on February 21st at the event that was held at the Jackie Robinson Training Facility. Yale entered the game without a win this season. Yale struck first in the opening inning. Jack Dauer bounced a […]

Perhaps the oddest moment of the HBCU basketball season occurred last Thursday. During Morehouse College’s decisive victory over Kentucky State on Thursday, a fan decided to run on the court and defend the fast break layup by Morehouse sophomore Eric Jones. The footage of the incident is available on the SIAC Network. View this post […]

Southern University is one step closer to completing its long-anticipated STEM Complex after the final structural beam was placed atop the new $68 million facility, marking a significant milestone in the project’s construction. The ceremonial “topping out” signifies that the building’s structural framework is now complete and moves the Baton Rouge HBCU closer to delivering […]

Former Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price has made history once again. The former HBCU gymnast now competes at the University of Arkansas and became the first Gymback to score a perfect 10 on vault. Her achievement is significant, as in February 2025 she became the first HBCU gymnast to score a perfect 10, that time […]

The 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl was arguably the best in the game’s series, as all of the HBCU players featured appeared as if they really wanted to win the game. Sure, there’s motivation to do well to increase your chances of being drafted or signed as an undrafted free agent, but the intensity both […]

With the departure of Clinton Portis, DeSean Jackson is tapping into another NFL star to lead the running back room. On Friday, FootballScoop’s Scott Roussel reported that Steve Broussard is set to become the new running backs coach. Like Portis, Broussard was a standout running back in the NFL. He played four seasons each with […]

A former HBCU baseball player is getting the opportunity of a lifetime. Alabama A&M alumnus Trey Rutledge has signed a contract with the New York Mets. Per a statement released by Alabama A&M Athletics, Rutledge has already started his professional journey, as he’s reported to the Mets’ spring training facility for camp. Rutledge had a phenomenal […]

Norman C. Francis, the trailblazing civil rights advocate who led Xavier University of Louisiana for nearly five decades and became one of the most influential figures in American higher education, passed away earlier this week at the age of 94. Francis, who served as president of the nation’s only historically Black and Catholic university from […]

In the wake of a recent shooting at a student housing complex, South Carolina State University is requesting an additional $8 million from state lawmakers to strengthen campus safety and security infrastructure. University officials say the funding would support expanded surveillance systems, improved campus lighting, increased patrol presence, and upgraded access control measures aimed at […]

Cam Newton is still putting HBCUs in the forefront despite his show, 106 & Sports, being cancelled.  Newton and Ashley Nicole Moss co-hosted 106 & Sports, which was filmed in Atlanta, and after eight episodes, BET+ revealed that it was not going to renew the program for a second season. In a statement to the […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cam Jordan is set to serve as honorary captain for the 2026 Allstate Legacy Bowl this Saturday. The HBCU Legacy Bowl has served as an important draft experience for the past several years. The Legacy Bowl allows draft-eligible players to showcase their skills to NFL scouts and possibly be selected […]

The National Basketball Players Association has appointed an HBCU alumnus to lead the organization. Morehouse College alumnus David Kelly was recently elected as executive director of the organization, succeeding Andre Iguodala. In a statement released by the NBPA, Kelly spoke about his excitement to step into the role. “The energy and enthusiasm at the NBPA […]

Michael Vick and Norfolk State’s highly anticipated matchup against Shawn Gibbs and North Carolina A&T appears to not be happening this fall. Per a report by HBCU Gameday, Norfolk State has dropped the matchup on October 17th. “A source indicated to HBCU Gameday that Norfolk State decided to pull out of the Oct. 17 game,” […]

After several years of debate and negotiation with local officials, the once-rowdy HBCU spring break beach party known as Orange Crush is set to return in 2026 under a new structure, updated guidelines, and a refreshed identity. The long-standing cultural tradition—historically attracting large crowds of students from historically Black colleges and universities across the Southeast—will […]

I didn’t know that there would be a way to make a “money game” loss look good, but BET mastered it with this latest episode of The Coach Vick Experience. Episode two of the new series from last week felt very rushed, as it clearly tried to pack a lot of content into a short time. […]

Professors and students at Virginia State University are collaborating with researchers nationwide in an ambitious effort to identify thousands of unknown soil microorganisms. The initiative is led by Dr. Xiangfan Xie, Associate Professor in the Department of Biology and Founding Director of the VSU Center for Biotechnology, Genomics, and Bioinformatics (CBGB). Dr. Xie is also […]

Longtime NFL executive Neal Dahlen has passed away at the age of 85, according to a statement by the Denver Broncos. Dahlen is known for his immense success in building championship teams, having won seven Super Bowls in his career. His championship count ties Tom Brady for the second-most in NFL history. He is best […]

Kirby Smart and Georiga are tapping an HBCU alumnus to join their offensive coaching staff. Alabama State alumnus and former West Georgia and Kennessaw State assistant coach David Whitlow is being hired to serve in a role akin to an assistant quarterbacks coach, per a report by John Brice of Football Scoop. During his time […]

Morehouse College has found the new leader of the football program, hiring Brad Sherrod as head coach of the team. Sherrod is a tenured coach, who has held positions at multiple institutions before being hired by the Tigers. “I’m honored to join Morehouse College and guiding this program is a responsibility that I do not […]

Marshall Faulk made a significant recruiting haul in his first season as head coach of Southern University. Faulk has introduced 49 new players to the Jaguars as he looks to remake the team into a contender once again. And the Hall-of-Fame running back was intentional with the pickups that he made from the transfer portal […]

Illinois is adding a former NFL player and HBCU head coach to its staff. The Fighting Illini have hired former Morgan State head coach Tyrone Wheatley to the staff as a running backs coach. Wheatley spoke about the hire in a statement released by the program, saying, “I want to sincerely thank Coach Bielema for […]

Former Howard University head coach Larry Scott is opening up about his decision to leave the Bison and join Auburn University as Tight End coach. In an interview with the Montgomery Advertiser, he spoke about the decision and emphasized how tough it was. “It was a tough decision,” said Scott. “It was a real tough […]

North Carolina A&T alumnus and Civil Rights Activist Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84, per a report by NBC News. A cause of death has not been revealed at this time. The family of Jackson released a statement on his passing, saying, “Our father was a servant leader — not […]

Ashley Laverne Jackson, daughter of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, is stepping into her own spotlight after landing a coveted role as a staff writer on the upcoming A Different World reboot on Netflix. For Jackson, the opportunity is more than just a career milestone—it’s the fulfillment of a longtime dream to help shape stories […]

Andrew Body made perhaps the biggest recruiting splash of the season when he elected to return to Alabama State after entering the transfer portal. Body was arguably the best quarterback in HBCU football last fall and led Alabama State to a historic season that saw them only a game away from the SWAC championship and […]

Quinn Gray has unveiled his first recruiting class for Florida A&M as he looks to bring the Rattlers back to prominence. Coming off two rather disappointing seasons under former head coach James Colzie III, Gray continues the Rattler recruiting approach of signing key talent from the Florida area while also picking up high-powered transfers who […]

The 2026 Allstate HBCU Legacy Bowl is this weekend, and the official rosters have been revealed. The roster features several HBCU stars from the SWAC, MEAC, SIAC, and CIAA, along with notable players from Hampton, Tennessee State, and North Carolina A&T. The HBCU Legacy Bowl has served as an important draft experience for the past […]

After a 1-11 season, Michael Vick and Norfolk State have unveiled their 2026 recruiting class. The class features 18 high school recruits and 21 transfers, making it a significant roster overhaul for Vick as he approaches his second season. A feature of Norfolk State’s recruiting class of note is the number of players from Virginia. […]

Winston-Salem State basketball coach Corey Thompson has been let go by the institution only a couple of hours before tip-off. As Winston-Salem State University prepares to play Shaw University in a CIAA matchup at 4 PM EST, HBCU Gameday reports that Thompson is departing the institution. “Multiple sources have indicated to HBCU Gameday Thompson is […]

Baltimore is turning up the volume as hip-hop heavyweight 2 Chainz and Grammy Award-winning R&B songstress Mýaheadline the all-star entertainment lineup for the 2026 Food Lion Men’s and Women’s CIAA Basketball Tournament. The powerhouse performers are set to bring star energy and chart-topping hits to the annual celebration, adding even more excitement to one of […]

North Carolina A&T pulled off a miraculous comeback that ended in a game-winning and-one, which clinched a victory in the NBA HBCU Classic. North Carolina A&T and Hampton, who both compete in the Coastal Athletic Association, were invited to compete in the latest edition of the NBA HBCU Classic. The date and time of the […]

The Southwestern Athletic Conference has issued a fine to two HBCUs following a brawl after a women’s basketball game. The conference announced the sanctions in a statement on Friday afternoon. The statement read, in part: The Southwestern Athletic Conference has announced suspensions and institutional fines stemming from an altercation that transpired between the Mississippi Valley […]

A shooting on the campus of South Carolina State on Thursday night left two dead and one injured, per a report by WCBD News 2. The shooting occurred Thursday evening, which caused South Carolina State to place the campus on lockdown at 9:15 p.m., with the lockdown being lifted at 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning. […]

Mickey Joseph and Grambling State made a huge addition to the running back room with the signing of former Nebraska running back Jamarion Parker. 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 ✍️ 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐅𝐀𝐌 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝟔’𝟎 𝟐𝟎𝟎 (𝟒⭐️ 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓) 𝐒𝐭. 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐢𝐬, 𝐌𝐎 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯. 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐚 ➡️ @JAMARIONPARKER_ #𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 pic.twitter.com/SmBi0IoHnG — Grambling State Football 🐯 (@GSUFootball01) February […]

Streaming platform Tubi has officially released 20 films created by students and alumni of HBCUs as part of its partnership with the HBCU First LOOK Film Festival, debuting the collection during Black History Month. The rollout fulfills an initiative first announced in November at the annual festival, where founder Sheila Eldridge revealed plans to collaborate […]

Morgan State University is expanding its athletic footprint with the addition of men’s and women’s golf to its NCAA Division I varsity lineup. University officials announced the new programs this week, marking a significant step in broadening competitive opportunities for student-athletes at the Baltimore-based HBCU. The expansion reflects Morgan’s continued investment in athletics and its […]

Winston-Salem State University alumnus Stephen A. Smith is proud of the historic season that the Lady Rams have been on. The ESPN star is not afraid to show his HBCU pride, and on Thursday morning, he made a post on his X account spotlighting the historic season that the women’s basketball team for Winston-Salem State […]